Public Health Nurse Bag Essentials PDF

GROUP 5 Tools Of Public Health Nurse Essential equipment for public health nurses since the early 1900s. Designed to provide effective nursing care, save time and effort, and prevent infection spread. Serves as a symbol of the nurse's presence and expertise in the community. Contents...

GROUP 5 Tools Of Public Health Nurse Essential equipment for public health nurses since the early 1900s. Designed to provide effective nursing care, save time and effort, and prevent infection spread. Serves as a symbol of the nurse's presence and expertise in the community. Contents of the PHN Bag (Infection Control) Paper lining - Protects the bag from contamination Plastic linen/lining - Creates a non-contaminated work area Hand towel in plastic bag - For handwashing Soap in soap dish - For handwashing Apron - Protects the nurse's uniform Sterile gloves - Prevents transmission of infections Contents of the PHN Bag (Assessment and Treatment) Thermometers (oral and rectal) - To monitor the patient's temperature Scissors (surgical and bandage) - For cutting bandages and other materials Forceps (curved and straight) - For gripping and manipulating small or delicate objects Syringes (5 ml and 2 ml) - To inject medication or withdraw fluids Hypodermic needles (various gauges) - To help inject drugs (medication) under the skin Sterile dressings - To control bleeding or absorb discharge Sterile cord tie - To clip on to the cord to ensure no bleeding from the baby  Adhesive plaster - To cover small cuts and grazes Dressing (OS, cotton ball) - To protect a wound and prevent infection Alcohol lamp - For heating, sterilization, and combustion Tape measure - To measure patients' waist, hips, neck, chest, thigh circumference, etc. Baby's scale - To monitor the baby's weight Solutions (Betadine, 70% alcohol, Zephiran solution, hydrogen peroxide, spirit of ammonia, ophthalmic ointment, acetic acid, Benedict's solution) - For various purposes, including cleaning, disinfection, and testing Contents of the PHN Bag (Other Essential Items) Extra paper for making a waste bag - For used materials Kidney basin - For collecting specimens or washing hands Cloth bag - For storing various items Bandages - To cover wounds and provide support Cotton balls and applicators - For cleaning wounds and applying medications Catheters - For urinary drainage General Considerations (Maintaining the PHN Bag and Its Contents) Keep the bag and its contents clean and free from contamination. Handwashing is essential before and after using the bag and its contents. Reusable equipment should be cleaned with soap and water and wiped with alcohol. Disposable equipment should be used whenever possible. The patient's equipment (thermometer, BP unit) should be used whenever possible. The inside and contents of the bag are always considered clean.  BAG TECHNIQUES INTRODUCTION: The major aim of the health care services in the home is to help people with their health problems and works with them towards keeping the family healthy. MEANING COMMUNITY: A group of species who reside in a designated geographical area and who share common interest or bonds. BAG: It is a flexible, or dilated sac or pouch designed to contain needed article to carry from one place to other place to do the health related services to the people. BAG TECHNIQUE: Bag is a vehicle for carrying the materials and equipment needed during home visit to attend family, school and factory health care needs PURPOSE: 1. To carry out nursing procedure in home. 2.To carried the necessary articles the bags. 3. To performing minor dressing 4. To conduct delivery in emergency situations. 5. To do the assessment of the different community people like newborn, infant, toddler, preschool, school- going, adolescence and adults. 6. To do card care for the newborn child. 7. To do cooking demonstrations in the community setup. 8. To check the temperature. 9. To check the vital signs. 10. To do the collection and transportation of sample. 11. To treat minor ailments. 12. To practice the family planning services. 13. To check the antenatal and post -natal assessment. 14. To detect the nutritional deficiency 15. To provide the health education to the community. COMPARTMENTS OF BAG: 1. Outer compartment. 2. Front compartment. 3. Inner compartment. 4. Lower compartment. PRINCIPLES: 1. Cleanliness 2. Hand washing 3. Clean of bag 4. Protecting and taking care of bag. 5. Keep the instruments after sterilization 6. Protect the bag away from the contamination 7. Keep the bag safety from children 8. Keep the bag away from the animals and others. 9. Avoid the cross infection from the place. 10. Keep the bag always upper surface area. 11. Handling the bag very essentially 12. Remove the unnecessary articles from the bag. PROCEDURE: Select a safe work area for bag placement. Place bag on a clean surface or news paper. Prepare a clean upper surface for equipment use. Keep bag at the corner of the paper after spreading newspaper. If using full size newspaper, keep it above. Remove inner compartment halfway and fold backside. Prepare inner compartment for hand washing procedure. Remove necessary articles from front compartment. Remove hand washing articles from lower compartment for hand washing procedure. Wash hands under distilled water or tap water, using bacteriostatic soap. Open and close the bag half-way after washing. Avoid displaying the bag to the outside environment to prevent cross- infection. Avoid opening the bag's inner compartment. Perform nursing procedures as per visit and records.  Dispose of soiled swabs in a paper bag. After the procedure, wash hands with soap and water. Return articles to the bag using a cotton swab moistened with spirit. Wash and boil all instruments, including dressing and delivery kits, and return them for disinfection. Check if all inner compartment articles are clean and replace them. Wash hands and bring them to the bag for replacement. Close the bag in the lower compartment. Replace front compartment articles. Record the procedure. Take all the articles brought to the home visit. Carry the bag in the left shoulder and store used newspaper or plastic sheet in the outside pocket. Inform family to monitor the bag until next visit.  CARE OF EQUIPMENTS CARE OF THE BAG: *Bag: Leather bag to be washed with soap and water. *Canvas bag to be washed and dried. Rubber goods: sterilized Empty and clean nursing bag at by boiling for 10 minutes; but disposable gloves are disposed least once a week or more, by sanitary method depending on usage. *Thermometer: Soaked in antiseptic lotion. Glass bottles: Wash bag with soap and water, dry Sterilized in boiled water. in sun light. *Enamelor steel items: 20 minutes boiling required. Check expendable items like Cord ligature: Pre-sterilized pack is available; otherwise thread gloves, catheter, thermometer, is boiled for 20minutes; it is handled with sterile forceps and glass articles for damage. Re-equipped with articles, drug, scrubbed hands. and sterile dressing after drying. * Eye drop: Opened ones are used within 10 days; later to be Use disposable equipment discarded and a new one is to be procured. according to usage, requirements, *Dry dressing and swabs: Autoclaved material is carried and and precautions. used ones are disposed by burning. Stitch bag properly if tearing *Instruments: Sterilization produce learned is followed. occurs. *Weighing machine: check regularly functioning or not. Regularly check bag for proper *Other instrument: B.P apparatus foetoscope and stethoscope care. is handled properly. *A-V aids materials: Cover with plastic sheet or polythene cover.  PRECAUTIONS: 1. Check the bag before leaving for home visit. 2. No meddling of the content without washing hands. 3. Open only when required. 4. Bag should be kept at the proper place. 5. Bag should be thoroughly cleaned. 6. It free from dust and disinfected. 7. Personal items should not kept in the bag. 8. It is essential to change the bag from time to time. 9. Soiled and dirty things should be properly disinfected 10. Work done should be recorded in the family folder or daily register.  TYPES OF FAMILY NURSE CONTACT Family nurses utilize various methods of contact to effectively engage with families and provide comprehensive healthcare services. These methods serve distinct purposes and cater to different needs and circumstances.  TYPES OF FAMILY NURSE CONTACT clinic Visits Home Visits - involve scheduled - are scheduled appointments where a appointments where a family meets with a nurse nurse travels to a in a designated healthcare family's residence to provide care. facility. Purpose Purpose - Routine check-ups - Assessing home safety and - Addressing specific health concerns environmental factors - Health promotion and education - Providing individualized care - Building trust and rapport - Family counseling and support - Reaching families who may not access traditional healthcare:  TYPES OF FAMILY NURSE CONTACT Group Conferences Telephone Calls - involve gatherings where a - involve direct nurse interacts with multiple communication between families simultaneously. a nurse and a family member via phone. Purpose Purpose - Sharing information and resources - Providing immediate support and - Facilitating peer support guidance - Addressing community health needs - Following up on care - Building partnerships - Scheduling appointments - Improving communication  TYPES OF FAMILY NURSE CONTACT Written Communications - involve the exchange of information between a nurse and a family through letters, emails, or other written formats. Purpose - Providing detailed instructions - Documenting progress and assessments - Sharing educational materials - Facilitating communication across distances  FAMILY HEALTH CARE RESEARCHES Family healthcare research focuses on understanding how families Key areas of focus: navigate health Family-centered care challenges and Mental Health how healthcare Health disparities systems can better Family communication and decision-making support them.  Family-Centered Care for Children with Chronic Conditions: A Scope Review" (2024) by Chow et al. - This study reviews evidence on the effectiveness of family-centered care interventions for children with chronic conditions, highlighting the positive impact on patient outcomes and family well-being. The Impact of Family Support on Mental Health Outcomes in Adolescents" (2021) by Jones et al. - This study investigates the relationship between family support and mental health outcomes in adolescents, demonstrating the crucial role of family in promoting mental well-being. "Addressing Health Disparities in Family Health Care: A Framework for Action" (2022) by Brown et al. - This study proposes a framework for addressing health disparities in family health care, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive interventions and equitable access to services EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE(EBP)  Evidence-Based Practice(EBP) is Integration of: Clinical expertise/expert opinion -The knowledge, judgment, and critical reasoning acquired through your training and professional experiences Evidence (external and internal) -The best available information gathered from the scientific literature (external evidence) and from data and observations collected on your individual client (internal evidence) Client/patient/caregiver perspectives -The unique set of personal and cultural circumstances, values, priorities, and expectations identified by your client and their caregivers Thank You