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What is the primary vision for the health services delivery by 2040?
What is the primary vision for the health services delivery by 2040?
- To reduce health care costs for all citizens.
- To make Filipinos the healthiest people in Asia. (correct)
- To ensure universal healthcare coverage.
- To improve the quality of healthcare by 2030.
Which of the following best describes the mission of the health system?
Which of the following best describes the mission of the health system?
- To develop an equitable and people-centered health system. (correct)
- To reduce the number of health workers in local facilities.
- To ensure every citizen receives free health services.
- To privatize health facilities for better service delivery.
What is meant by the term 'Devolved' in the context of the health system?
What is meant by the term 'Devolved' in the context of the health system?
- Power and resources transferred to local governments. (correct)
- The establishment of new national health policies.
- Health facilities privatized to improve efficiency.
- Centralized services managed by provincial authorities.
Which aspect is essential to deliver comprehensive health services according to the information provided?
Which aspect is essential to deliver comprehensive health services according to the information provided?
How is good governance related to health system performance?
How is good governance related to health system performance?
What is the primary focus of community health nursing?
What is the primary focus of community health nursing?
How does public health nursing integrate social assistance?
How does public health nursing integrate social assistance?
Which of the following best defines public health according to Dr. C.E. Winslow?
Which of the following best defines public health according to Dr. C.E. Winslow?
What role does public health nursing play within the community?
What role does public health nursing play within the community?
Which statement best represents a misconception about the scope of community health nursing?
Which statement best represents a misconception about the scope of community health nursing?
What type of care is primarily provided at Barangay Health Stations?
What type of care is primarily provided at Barangay Health Stations?
Which component of Primary Health Care focuses on managing nutritional needs?
Which component of Primary Health Care focuses on managing nutritional needs?
What role do Rural Health Midwives primarily fulfill in health care?
What role do Rural Health Midwives primarily fulfill in health care?
Which of the following is a key feature of Secondary Level of Care?
Which of the following is a key feature of Secondary Level of Care?
What is a primary function of Community Hospitals?
What is a primary function of Community Hospitals?
What is one of the main objectives of the local health system?
What is one of the main objectives of the local health system?
What does the Expanded Program on Immunization aim to address?
What does the Expanded Program on Immunization aim to address?
Which element is NOT considered one of the cornerstones of Primary Health Care?
Which element is NOT considered one of the cornerstones of Primary Health Care?
What is the ideal population size for an efficient health district?
What is the ideal population size for an efficient health district?
Which of the following is a role of intermediate level health workers?
Which of the following is a role of intermediate level health workers?
Who typically plays a role in traditional healing within primary health care?
Who typically plays a role in traditional healing within primary health care?
What is a characteristic of the inter-local health system?
What is a characteristic of the inter-local health system?
What is meant by 'clear boundaries' in the context of inter-local health zones?
What is meant by 'clear boundaries' in the context of inter-local health zones?
Which government action adopted the concept of primary health care in the Philippines?
Which government action adopted the concept of primary health care in the Philippines?
What was the underlying theme of the health care strategy implemented in 1979?
What was the underlying theme of the health care strategy implemented in 1979?
What role does the private sector have in the local health system?
What role does the private sector have in the local health system?
What characterizes tertiary care in health services?
What characterizes tertiary care in health services?
Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?
Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?
Which function of a community health nurse involves determining the effectiveness of actions taken?
Which function of a community health nurse involves determining the effectiveness of actions taken?
In which health service example would tertiary care most likely be utilized?
In which health service example would tertiary care most likely be utilized?
What is the primary focus of primary prevention?
What is the primary focus of primary prevention?
Which of the following best describes the organizing function in community health management?
Which of the following best describes the organizing function in community health management?
Which prevention category includes efforts to restore optimum functioning after illness?
Which prevention category includes efforts to restore optimum functioning after illness?
Which of the following statements correctly relates to the controlling function of a community health nurse?
Which of the following statements correctly relates to the controlling function of a community health nurse?
Study Notes
Community Health and Public Health Nursing
- Community health nursing blends nursing practice with public health principles to enhance population health.
- Focuses on promoting, preserving, and improving health within communities, involving care for individuals, families, and groups.
- Public health, according to Dr. C.E Winslow, encompasses disease prevention, life prolongation, and overall health improvement.
Vision and Mission
- Vision: Filipinos aim to be among the healthiest in Southeast Asia by 2022, and Asia by 2040.
- Mission: To develop a resilient, equitable, and people-centered health system at national and local levels.
Local Health System
- Governed by RA 7160, which devolves structures, personnel, and budgets to local government units for health service delivery.
- Objectives include establishing local health systems, upgrading management capabilities, promoting inter-local linkages, and encouraging private and NGO participation.
- An Inter-Local Health System promotes quality healthcare through collaboration among local government units.
Primary Health Care (PHC)
- Adopted via Letter of Instruction (LOI) 949, aiming for community-based health services accessible to all.
- Emphasizes health in the hands of the people through partnerships and empowerment.
- Components include education, disease control, immunization, maternal and child health, nutrition, and sanitation.
Levels of Health Care
- Primary Care involves health services at the city and municipal levels, including health centers and barangay stations.
- Secondary Care functions as a referral center, offering minor surgeries and basic health training.
- Tertiary Care is provided by specialists in advanced health facilities for complex cases and intensive care needs.
Levels of Prevention
- Primary Prevention targets health promotion and disease prevention (e.g., immunization, healthy lifestyle).
- Secondary Prevention focuses on early disease detection and treatment (e.g., breast self-examination, diagnostic tests).
- Tertiary Prevention involves rehabilitation to restore optimal functioning and prevent further disability.
Management Functions of Community Health Nurse
- Planning: Involves establishing future goals and determining necessary actions to achieve them.
- Organizing: Implements planning by analyzing systems, functions, and job responsibilities.
- Directing: Communicates organization’s planning and objectives to healthcare workers.
- Coordinating: Links healthcare team members to enhance collaboration and achieve objectives.
- Controlling: Measures and corrects activities to ensure objectives are met, establishing performance standards and correcting deviations.
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This quiz explores the essential aspects of public health nursing, a unique field that merges nursing with public health and social assistance. Delve into the key practices, skills, and concepts necessary for effective community health management according to the World Health Organization.
