Questions and Answers
Who was the first City Health Officer of Manila?
Dr. Mariano Icasiano
What event triggered public health nurses in Manila to be assigned to devastated areas?
The Rural Health Demonstration and Training Center (RHDTC) was established by the Department of Health in _____.
1950
The Bureau of Health had more public health nurses after World War II than before.
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Who implemented Executive Order 94 that organized government offices and created the Division of Nursing?
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Match the following schools of nursing with their establishment year:
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What are the three areas of focus included in holistic nursing care?
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Name one of the two graduate Filipino nurses employed for Maternal and Child Health in Manila.
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Study Notes
Historical Overview of Health Departments in the Philippines
- 1941: Establishment of the Bureau of Health; Dr. Mariano Icasiano appointed as the first City Health Officer of Manila.
- Establishment of an Office of Nursing headed by Mrs. Vicenta C. Ponce, with Mrs. Rosario A. Ordiz as Assistant Chief.
- December 8, 1941: Public health nurses deployed to assist sick and wounded during World War II.
- 1942: Public health nurses and medical staff attended to POWs at the Capas internment camp post-releasing from Japanese custody.
- July 1942: 31 nurses held as POWs were released to Bureau of Health Director Dr. Eusebio Aguilar.
- February 1946: Post-war nursing statistics show 308 public health nurses and 38 supervisors compared to 556 nurses before the war.
Nursing Department Formation
- October 7, 1947: Executive Order 94 established the Division of Nursing under the Secretary of Health; Mrs. Genara M. de Guzman became Chief.
- Division assistants included Miss Annie Sand (Nursing Education), Mrs. Magdalena C. Valenzuela (Public Health Nursing), and Mrs. Patrocinio J. Montellano (Staff Education).
- Section of Nursing Supervisor established, led by Mrs. Soledad A. Buenafe and Miss Marcela Gabatin serving as Assistant Chief.
Training Centers
- 1948: The first training center created under the Bureau in partnership with Pasay City Health Department at the Tabon Health Center.
- The center later renamed Doña Marta Health Center.
Rural Health Initiatives
- 1950: Establishment of the Rural Health Demonstration and Training Center (RHDTC) initiated by Dr. Hilario Lara.
Contributions of Philippine General Hospital
- PGH dispatched nurses to Cebu for maternal care; collaboration with St. Paul’s Hospital for home visits and newborn care.
Historical Nursing Schools
- Philippine General Hospital School of Nursing and Saint Paul’s Hospital School of Nursing both established in 1907.
Development of Nursing Services
- 1914: Employment of a nurse for school nursing in Tacloban; formation of the Office of General Inspection and the Office of District Nursing led by Dr. Rosario Pastor.
- Two pioneering Filipino nurses, Mrs. Casilang Eustaquio and Mrs. Matilde Azurin, contributed to maternal and child health under the supervision of American nurse Mrs. G. D. Schudder.
Community Health Significance
- Community health focuses on global population health, emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and management of health determinants.
Definition and Role of Public Health Nursing
- Public health nursing blends nursing knowledge with social and public health sciences to promote health and prevent diseases among various population levels.
Evolution of Public Health Nursing in the Philippines
- 1898: Initial establishment of the Department of Health under the Department of Public Works, Education, and Hygiene.
- 1912: The Fajardo Act (Act No. 2156) established Sanitary Divisions for public health management across municipalities.
Holistic Nursing Care Approach
- Holistic practice considers all aspects of health, integrating physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and economic needs in client care, such as teenage pregnancy and childbirth.
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This quiz explores the significant events and changes in public health in Manila during World War II, including the establishment of health offices and the roles of key figures like Dr. Mariano Icasiano. It also highlights the contributions of public health nurses to the war effort in devastated areas.
