Chapters 5,6,7 Application Flashcards
How do road safety initiatives demonstrate ‘build healthy public policy’
- Helmet & Seatbelt requirements
- Speed limits
- Drink-driving laws
How do road safety initiatives demonstrate ‘Create supportive environments’
- RBT reduces no. of drivers affected by alcohol or drugs, safer for all
- Bike lanes to separate bikes from cars
- Speed cameras take speeders off the road, assist in reducing speed
- Black spot program
How do road safety initiatives demonstrate ‘Strengthen community action’
- Driver reviver program has: SES volunteers, rural and volunteer fire services, Lions club and Apex members, State Police Forces, TAC
- Road safety education encourages all members of school and general population to share responsibility for the safety of children when they are travelling
How do road safety initiatives demonstrate ‘Develop personal skills’
- TAC’s had hitting media campaigns
- Driver reviver’s holiday motoring tips about dangers of driving while fatigued
- P.A.R.T.Y. program helps participants to make smart choices and think twice before taking risks that could ham self or others
How do road safety initiatives demonstrate ‘Reorient health services’
- P.A.R.T.Y. program utilises experience from EMS, Doctors, nurses, allied health
- Ambulance officers participate in TAC seminars
How do indigenous health initiatives demonstrate ‘build healthy public policy’
- Closing the Gap PBS co-payment program (concessional rate for PBS)
- Govt funds diabetes victoria, which in turn funds the the aboriginal road to good health program
How do indigenous health initiatives demonstrate ‘create supportive environments’
- Aboriginal road to good health program is free for participants to access
How do indigenous health initiatives demonstrate ‘strengthen community action’
- Aboriginal road to good health program run by indigenous health workers to reduce risk of T2D
- Community leaders, sports stars, local community members who are respected by the indigenous youth mentor children in the ‘learn earn legend’ initaitive
How do indigenous health initiatives demonstrate ‘develop personal skills’
- Aboriginal road to good health program educates individuals on being more physically active and choosing healthier food and drink
How do indigenous health initiatives demonstrate ‘reorient health services’
- The aboriginal road to good helath program is run by various healthcare workers and professionals
How does Medicare promote sustainiability within the health system
Saving money for the most necessary things
How does the PBS promote sustainiability within the health system
- PBAC reviews & prioritises drugs
- TGA verifies effectiveness ∴ improved treatments
How does the NDIS promote sustainiability within the health system
Individualised plan means only necessary funds are spent
How does PHI promote sustainiability within the health system
Incentives to maximise funding through private system, reducing strain on public system
How does medicare help to fund the health system
- Part or all of fees associted with health services
- Fee-free treatment in public hospitals
How does the PBS help to fund the health system
Essential medicines are subsidised
How does the NDIS help to fund the health system
- Carers
- Assistive technology
How does PHI help to fund the health system
Private hospitals
How does Medicare promote equity within the health system
- Funding is base on income
- Medicare safety net
- Mental health treatment plans
How does the PBS promote equity within the health system
- PBS safety net
- Lower concessional co-payment for unemployed, low income, ATSI
How does the NDIS promote equity within the health system
- Individualised plan
- Those who use NDIS don’t have to pay extra
How does PHI promote equity within the health system
- Lower income recieve more assistance through the private health insurance rebate
- Those who use PHI don’t have to pay higher premium
How does Medicare increase accessibility of the health system
- People of all SES can access Medicare services
- Funding for telehealth, improves access for those outside major cities
How does the PBS increase accessibility of the health system
- All citizen and PR’s can access subsided meds through PBS
- Concessional Co-Payment allows low income earners to more easily access meds through PBS
How does the NDIS increase accessibility of the health system
- Access to doctors is improved with the NDIS
- Every region of Australia can access NDIS
How does PHI increase accessibility of the health system
- Incentives increase access for lower incomes
- PHI can increase access to otherwise too expensive services
