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What is the rationalization activity?
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What is included in the lesson wrap-up?
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What are the competency standards of nursing practice in the Philippines?
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Who took charge of the public health nursing work between 1916-1918?
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The Rural Health Law was approved in 1953.
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What significant event occurred in 2002 regarding nursing in the Philippines?
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In 1912, the ______ created Sanitary Divisions in the Philippines.
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Match the following years with their corresponding events in Public Health Nursing:
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Study Notes
Standards of Public Health Nursing in the Philippines
- Assessment: Public Health Nurses (PHN) gather thorough health data for communities.
- Population Diagnosis: PHNs set clear objectives based on population health needs.
- Outcome Identification: Expected results are established to guide health plans.
- Planning: PHNs create strategic action plans that utilize best practices.
- Implementation: PHNs coordinate health programs, maintain community partnerships, and enforce health laws.
- Evaluation: Continuous assessment of community health status is conducted.
Standards of Professional Performance
- Quality of Practice: PHNs consistently improve nursing quality and effectiveness.
- Education: PHNs pursue ongoing learning to stay current in practice.
- Professional Evaluation: Self-assessment aligns with nursing standards and regulations.
- Collegiality: Development of professional relationships fosters a collaborative environment.
- Collaboration: Work occurs with community groups and health organizations to promote communal welfare.
- Ethics: Ethical considerations are integral to all nursing practices.
- Research Integration: Evidence-based practices are implemented from relevant research.
- Resource Utilization: Safety, effectiveness, cost, and community impact guide nursing decisions.
- Leadership: PHNs assume leadership roles in public health and nursing initiatives.
Historical Development of Public Health in the Philippines
- 1912: Establishment of the Fajardo Act created Sanitary Divisions in municipalities.
- 1914: St. Paul Hospital designated nurses for home visits to support maternal and newborn health.
- 1916-1918: Ms. Perlita Clark led public health nursing, supported by an American supervisor and a team of Filipino nurses.
- 1946: Post-war health records indicated a decrease in public health nurses to 308 from 556.
- 1953: Rural Health Law (Republic Act No. 1082) initiated 81 Rural Health Units, each staffed with healthcare professionals.
- 2002: Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 (Republic Act No. 9173) implemented policy changes affecting nursing education and licensure processes.
- Ongoing Evolution: Continuous development in public health nursing reflects global trends and local health needs.
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This quiz covers the key standards of Public Health Nursing as practiced in the Philippines. It focuses on assessment, population diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, and implementation. Test your knowledge of how these standards are applied in real-world health scenarios.
