Module 1 - Overview of Public Health Nursing in the Phil. PDF

NCM104 CHN1 Overview of Public MODULE 1: Health Nursing in the Philippines  Topic 1: Overview of Community Health Nursing Definition of Terms: - Nursing - Public Health Nursing - Community Health Nursing...

NCM104 CHN1 Overview of Public MODULE 1: Health Nursing in the Philippines  Topic 1: Overview of Community Health Nursing Definition of Terms: - Nursing - Public Health Nursing - Community Health Nursing  What is a Nursing? Assisting sick individual to become healthy and healthy individual achieve optimum wellness.  COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING Clark defines community health nursing as a “synthesis of nursing knowledge and practice and the science and practice of public health, implemented via a systematic use of nursing process and other processes to promote health and prevent illness in population groups.” Whoa!...Let’s Think… What is a community? a group of people with common characteristics or interest living together within a territory or geographical boundaries. CHARACTERISTICS OF A COMMUNITY 1. It is defined by geographic boundaries within certain identifiable characteristics. 2. It is made up of institutions organized into a social system, with the institutions and organizations linked in a complex network, having formal and informal power structures and a communication system. 3. It has common or shared interest that binds the member together. 4. It has an area of fluid boundaries within which problem can be identified or solve. 5. It has a population aggregate concept.  FEATURES OF A COMMUNITY LOCATION POPULATION SOCIAL SYSTEM  4 LEVELS OF CLIENTELE Individual Family Population Community  COMMUNITY-SETTING NURSING CARE Community-Based Nursing Community–Oriented Nursing  Principles of Community Health Nursing 1. The community is the patient in CHN, the family is the unit of care and there are four levels of clientele: Individual, Family, population group and community. 2. In CHN, the client is considered an ACTIVE partner not PASSIVE recipient of care. 3. CHN practice is affected by developments in health technology, in particular, changes in society, in general. 4. The goal of Community Health Nursing is achieved through multi-sectorial efforts. 5. Community Health Nursing is part of Health Care System and the larger human services system.  Other Specialized Field of Nursing OCCUPATIONAL COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING HEALTH NURSING SCHOOL HEALTH NURSING  Topic 2: Factors Affecting Health Needs Of The Family  What is a WELLNESS? is a life-style aimed at achieving physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and environmental well- being. It can increase stamina, energy and self-esteem, then enhance quality of life. FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH Poverty and Culture and Health Health Environment and Politics and Health Health  Some Concepts to Remember Neptune Venus Mars Neptune is the farthest Venus has a beautiful Despite being red, Mars is planet from the Sun and name and is the second actually a cold place full the fourth-largest one planet from the Sun of iron oxide dust Community Health Practice  6 Basic Elements Of Community Health Practice 1. Promotion of health 2. Prevention of health problems 3. Treatment of disorders 4. Rehabilitation 5. Evaluation 6. Research 1 2 A Picture Always Reinforces the Concept Images reveal large amounts of data, so remember: use an image instead of long texts 3 Treatment of Disorders 4,498,300,000 Big numbers catch your audience’s attention 4 REHABILITATION 5 EVALUATION 6 RESEARCH  REMEMBER!!! 1. The recognized need of individuals, families and communities. 2. Knowledge and understanding of the objectives and policies of the agency facilities goal achievement. 3. CHN considers the family as the unit of service. 4. Respect for the values, customs and beliefs. 5. CHN integrated health education and counseling as vital parts of functions. 6. Collaborative work relationships with the co-workers and members of the health team facilities accomplishments of goals.  REMEMBER!!! 7. Periodic and continuing evaluation provides the means for assessing the degree to which CHN goals and objectives are being attained. 8. Continuing staff education program quality services to client and are essential to upgrade and maintain sound nursing practices in their setting. 9. Utilization of indigenous and existing community resources maximizing the success of the efforts of the Community Health Nurses. 10. Active participation of the individual, family and community in planning and making decisions for their health care needs, determine, to a large extent, the success of the CHN programs. 11. Supervision of nursing services by qualified by CHN personnel provides guidance and direction to the work to be done. 12. Accurate recording and reporting serve as the basis for evaluation of the progress of planned programs and activities and as a guide for the future actions.  Topic 3: Roles and Responsibilities of a Community Health Nurse  Roles of a Nurse Clinician Role Educator Role Advocate Role Managerial Role Collaborator Role Leader Role Research Role  Duties & Responsibilities of a Nurse 1.Participates in the development of an overall health plan. 2.Provides quality nursing services. 3.Maintains coordination/linkages w/ other health team members. 4.Initiates & conducts researches relevant to CHN services. 5. Initiate & provides opportunities for professional growth. TOPIC 4: LEVELS OF HEALTHCARE AND LEVELS OF DISEASE PREVENTION Primary care level This is the usual entry point for clients of the health care delivery system. It is oriented towards the promotion and maintenance of health, the prevention of disease, the management of common episodic disease and the monitoring of stable or chronic conditions. Secondary care level It involves the provision of specialized medical services by physician or a hospital on a referral by the primary care provider. Tertiary care level It is a level of care that is specialized and highly technical in diagnosing and treating complicated or unusually health problems. Primary Level Prevention Refers to the prevention of an illness before it has a chance to occur. Aims: ✓ Health promotion ✓ Protection against illness Secondary Level Prevention Includes the early detection of actual or potential health hazards. This allows for prompt intervention and possibly a cure of a disease or condition. 2 sub-levels: ✓ Early Detection ✓ Prompt Treatment  Tertiary Level Prevention Is aimed at avoiding further deterioration of an already existing problem. This level of prevention occurs after a disease caused extensive damage.