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C OMMU NIT Y HE ALTH N URS ING 2 NCM 113 T H U R S D AY, 4 : 0 0 – 6 : 0 0 P M JULIE ANN P. PARA, RN, MAN (U)  COMMUNITY - A group of people with common characteristics or interests living together within a territory or geographical boundary....

C OMMU NIT Y HE ALTH N URS ING 2 NCM 113 T H U R S D AY, 4 : 0 0 – 6 : 0 0 P M JULIE ANN P. PARA, RN, MAN (U)  COMMUNITY - A group of people with common characteristics or interests living together within a territory or geographical boundary. Classifications of Communities: Components of a Community: 1. URBAN A. PEOPLE Increased in population; industrial-type of work B. 8 SUBSYSTEMS 2. RURAL Decreased in population; agricultural-type 1. Housing of work 2. Education 3. RURBAN 3. Fire and Safety Combination of rural and urban 4. Politics and Environment 4. SUBURBAN 5. Health Periphery around the urban areas 6. Communication 5. METROPOLITAN 7. Economics Expanding urban areas 8. Recreation H EA LTH - Is the state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Determinants of health -factors or things that make people healthy or not. 1. Income and social status 2. Education 3. Physical environment 4. Employment and working conditions 5. Social support network 6. Culture 7. Genetics 8. Personal behavior and coping skills 9. Health services 10. Gender New concept in determinants of health - OLOF (Optimum Level Of Functioning) Factors that affects OLOF: - Ecosystem Composition of Ecosystem: 1. Political 2. Behavior 3. Heredity 4. Environment 5. Socio-Economic 6. Health Care Delivery System  - An art of science of rendering care to individual, families and community. - involves assisting sick individuals NURSING to become healthy and helping healthy individuals achieve optimum wellness.  C O MM UN I T Y H E A LTH N U RS I N G According to Jacobson: It is a learned practice discipline with the ultimate goal of contributing to the promotion of the client’s OLOF (Optimum Level of Functioning) through teaching and delivery of care. According to WHO: It is a special field of nursing that combines the skills of nursing, public health and some phases of social assistance and functions for the promotion of health, improvement of social and physical conditions and rehabilitation of illness and disability According to American Nurses Association (ANA): “The synthesis of nursing practice and public health practice applied to promoting and preserving the health of the populations.” Maglaya, et al: “The utilization of the nursing process in the different levels of clientele-individuals, families, population groups and communities, concerned with the promotion of health, prevention of disease and disability and rehabilitation.” BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CHN COMMUNITY is the patient in CHN. FAMILY is the unit of care. The client is considered as an ACTIVE partner NOT PASSIVE recipient of care. The goal of CHN is achieved through MULTI-SECTORAL EFFORTS. CHN is a part of health care system and the larger human services system. HEALTH TEACHING is a primary responsibility of a CHN nurse CHN must be available to all regardless of race, creed and socioeconomic status. The CHN Nurse makes use of available community health resources. There must be provision for periodic evaluation of CHN services. RO L ES O F TH E P U B L I C H EA LTH N UR S E CLINICIAN, who is a health care provider, taking care of the sick people at home or in the RHU HEALTH EDUCATOR, who aims towards health promotion and illness prevention through dissemination of correct information; educating people FACILITATOR, who establishes multi-sectoral linkages by referral system SUPERVISOR, who monitors and supervises the performance of midwives PHILOSOPHY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING A philosophy is defined as “a system of beliefs that provides a basis for and guides action.” A philosophy provides the direction and describes the whats, the whys and the hows of activities within the profession. Philosophy: According to Margaret Shetland, the philosophy of CHN is based on the worth and dignity of a man P R I N C I P L E S O F C O M MU N I T Y H EA LT H N U R SI N G by Mary S. Gardner and Cobb/Jones Leahy 1. Community Health Nursing is based on the recognized needs on recognized needs of communities, families, groups and individuals. 2. The Community Health Nurse must fully understand the objectives and policies of the agencies she represents. 3. In Community Health Nursing, the family is the unit of service. 4. Community Health Nurse must be available to all. 5. Health teaching is the PRIMARY responsibility of the Community Health Nurse 6. The Community Health Nurse works as a member of the health team 7. There must be provision for periodic evaluation of Community Health Nurse services 8. Opportunities for continuing staff education programs for nurses must be provided by the agency. 9. The Community Health Nurse makes use of available community health resources 10.The Community Health Nurse utilizes the already existing active organization in the community 11.There should be accurate recording and reporting in Community Health Nursing P R I N C I P L E S O F C O M MU N I T Y H EA LT H N U R SI N G by Mary S. Gardner and Cobb/Jones Leahy 1. Community Health Nursing is based on the recognized needs on recognized needs of communities, families, groups and individuals. 2. The Community Health Nurse must fully understand the objectives and policies of the agencies she represents. 3. In Community Health Nursing, the family is the unit of service. 4. Community Health Nurse must be available to all. 5. Health teaching is the PRIMARY responsibility of the Community Health Nurse 6. The Community Health Nurse works as a member of the health team 7. There must be provision for periodic evaluation of Community Health Nurse services 8. Opportunities for continuing staff education programs for nurses must be provided by the agency. 9. The Community Health Nurse makes use of available community health resources 10.The Community Health Nurse utilizes the already existing active organization in the community 11.There should be accurate recording and reporting in Community Health Nursing  DIFFERENT FIELDS OF CHN Community Health Nursing is considered broader and more general specialty area that encompasses subspecialties which includes: 1. Public Health Nursing Seen as a subspecialty nursing practice generally delivered within “official” or government agencies. 2. School Health Nursing Aims to promote the health of school personnel and pupil / students. It aims to prevent health problems that could hinder students learning and perform 3. Occupational Health Nursing As defined by American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AACHN) as a specialty practice that focuses on promotion, prevention and restoration of health within the context of a safe and healthy environment. It includes the prevention of adverse health effects from environmental hazards. It provides for and delivers occupational health and safety programs and services to clients. 4. Community Mental Health Nursing  F E AT U RE S O F C O M MU N I T Y H E A LT H N U R SI N G Preventive Approach to health. It is characterized by being population or aggregate – focused. It is developmental in nature With existence of prepayment mechanism for consumers of community health nursing services Care for different levels of clientele THA NK YOU  Ask family member, several neighbors or constituents of health care about their views of the role of public health and community health nursing. ASSIGNMENT Submit your assignment on my Messenger account on August 22, 2024, on or before 11:59 PM. Requirements: At least 1 whole bond paper narrative Use APA 7th edition format Prepare for a quiz next meeting