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What is the role of the Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines?
To protect and promote people's health and it is the biggest employer of health workers.
Which of the following are included as health imperatives? (Select all that apply)
What is one of the Millennium Development Goals?
The definition of health according to WHO is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of _______.
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What are the Essential Public Health Functions?
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Public Health Nursing primarily focuses on treating diseases in individual patients.
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In which sectors does the Philippine health care delivery system operate?
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What is the purpose of community health nursing?
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What are the determinants of health?
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What agency is mandated to protect and promote people's health in the Philippines?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the health sector reform agenda imperatives?
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Public Health Nursing is a special field that combines nursing, public health, and some phases of __________.
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The Philippine Health Care Delivery System includes only the private sector.
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What are the two main sectors of the Philippine Health Care Delivery System?
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Which of the following is a Millennium Development Goal?
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What is one determinant of health according to the document?
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Public health is defined as the art of applying science in the context of __________ to reduce inequalities in health.
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What is one of the Essential Public Health Functions?
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Study Notes
Introduction
- The Department of Health (DOH) is the government agency responsible for promoting and protecting the health of Filipinos.
- The DOH is the largest employer of health workers in the Philippines.
- The Philippines' public health system has evolved alongside the DOH.
Global and Country Health Imperatives
- Factors influencing changes to the Philippine public health system:
- Shifts in disease patterns, including emerging and re-emerging diseases.
- New technologies for healthcare, communications, and information.
- Existing and emerging environmental hazards.
- Global health reforms.
Millennium Development Goals
- Global goals adopted in 2000 to focus on poverty reduction and sustainable development.
- Eight goals:
- Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger.
- Achieve universal primary education.
- Promote gender equality and empower women.
- Reduce child mortality.
- Improve maternal health.
- Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases.
- Ensure environmental sustainability.
- Develop a global partnership for development.
The Health Sector Reform Agenda (HRSA)
- This agenda is being implemented through the FOURmula ONE approach.
- Operationalized by the National Objectives for Health (2005-2010), reflecting the health sector's program imperatives.
- Aligns with the Millennium Development Goals and the Medium-Term Development Plan of the Philippines.
Evolution of Public Health Nursing in the Philippines
- The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
- Determinants of health:
- Income and social status
- Education
- Physical environment
- Employment and working conditions
- Social support networks
- Culture
- Genetics
- Personal behavior and coping skills
- Health services
- Gender
- The optimum level of functioning of an individual is influenced by their environment.
Public Health
- Public health is the application of science within the context of politics to reduce health inequalities and achieve the best health outcomes for the population.
Essential Public Health Functions
- These functions are key to effective public health efforts:
- Health situation monitoring and analysis
- Epidemiological surveillance, disease prevention, and control
- Public health policy development and planning
- Strategic management of health systems and services
- Public health protection through regulation and enforcement
- Human resources development and planning in public health
- Health promotion, social participation, and empowerment
- Ensuring quality of personal and population-based health services
- Research, development, and implementation of innovative public health solutions.
Public Health Nursing
- Public health nursing combines nursing skills with public health knowledge and social assistance elements.
- The goal is to promote health, improve the environment, rehabilitate illness and disability.
Community Health Nursing
- Community health nursing involves providing nursing services to communities, groups, families, and individuals.
- These services may be delivered at home, health centers, clinics, schools, workplaces, and other locations.
- Community health nursing aims to promote health, prevent illness, care for the sick at home, and facilitate rehabilitation.
Public Health Nursing in the Philippines
- Public health nurses (PHNs) work in national and local government health departments (including health centers, rural health units, and public schools).
- Public health nursing in the Philippines refers to the practice of nursing in government-run health institutions.
The Philippine Health Care Delivery System
- Two sectors:
- The Public Sector: financed through taxes on both national and local levels, providing generally free healthcare at the point of service.
- The Private Sector: for-profit or non-profit providers, where healthcare is paid through user fees.
Public Health in the Philippines
- The Department of Health (DOH) is the primary government agency responsible for protecting and promoting the health of Filipinos.
- The DOH is the largest employer of health workers.
Global and Country Health Imperatives
- Public health systems face challenges due to:
- Shifting demographic and epidemiological trends
- Emerging and re-emerging diseases
- New technologies for health care, communication, and information
- Existing and emerging environmental hazards, some related to globalization
- Health reforms
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
- The MDGs were adopted in 2000 by the global community to:
- Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
- Achieve universal primary education
- Promote gender equality and empowerment
- Reduce child mortality
- Improve maternal health
- Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases
- Ensure environmental sustainability
- Develop a global partnership for development
Health Sector Reform Agenda (HRSA)
- The HRSA was implemented through the FOURmula ONE approach and operationalized in the National Objectives for Health 2005-2010.
- The HRSA aligns with the MDGs and the Medium-Term Development Plan of the Philippines.
Evolution of Public Health Nursing in the Philippines
- Public health nursing is a field that combines nursing skills, public health principles, and social assistance.
- Public health nursing aims to:
- Promote health
- Improve social and physical environments
- Rehabilitate illness and disability
Determinants of Health
- Several factors influence health:
- Income and social status
- Education
- Physical environment
- Employment and working conditions
- Social support networks
- Culture
- Genetics
- Personal behavior and coping skills
- Health services
- Gender
Public Health
- Public health focuses on applying science to:
- Reduce health inequalities
- Ensure the best health for the greatest number
Essential Public Health Functions
- Key functions include:
- Health situation monitoring and analysis
- Epidemiological surveillance, disease prevention, and control
- Public health policy development and planning
- Strategic management of health systems and services
- Regulation and enforcement to protect public health
- Human resource development in public health
- Health promotion, social participation, and empowerment
- Ensuring quality of personal and population-based health services
- Research, development, and implementation of innovative public health solutions
Public Health Nursing
- Public health nursing is a specialized field integrating nursing skills, public health knowledge, and social assistance.
Community Health Nursing
- Community health nursing encompasses services delivered by professional nurses:
- To communities, groups, families, and individuals
- At home, health centers, clinics, schools, and workplaces
- To promote health, prevent illness, care for the sick at home, and rehabilitate
Public Health Nursing in the Philippines
- Public Health Nurses (PHNs): Nurses employed by local or national health departments or public schools, regardless of their official title.
- Public Health Nursing: Nursing practice within government health departments (including health centers and rural health units) and public schools. It is community health nursing practiced in the public sector.
Philippine Health Care Delivery System
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Two sectors:
- Public Sector: Primarily funded through taxes at national and local levels, with generally free health care at the point of service.
- Private Sector: For-profit and non-profit providers, largely market-driven, with health care paid through user fees at the point of service.
The Public Sector
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National Level:
- DOH: Lead agency in health
- Regional Field Offices: Specialty hospitals, regional hospitals, and medical centers
- Provincial Health Teams: Representing the DOH
- Local Health Boards: Involved in communicable disease control
- PGH (Philippine General Hospital)
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Local Health Systems: Run by Local Government Units
- Provincial...
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Explore the structure and evolution of the Philippine public health system, especially the role of the Department of Health (DOH). This quiz touches on critical health imperatives and goals related to global health reforms and the Millennium Development Goals. Test your knowledge of these essential topics!
