chn prelim Flashcards
includes the prevention of health issues as a key component
community health practice
department of health (DOH) which was first established as
the department of public works, education in hygiene in 1989
reorganize government offices and created the division of nursing under the office of the secretary of health
executive order (EO) no.94
october 1947
the rural health demonstration and training center was established by the
DOH
1950
the philippine congress approved
Republic act No. 1082 or the rural health law
1953
Republic act No. 1082 or the rural health law created
81 RHU’s
republic act 1891 and 8 of RA 1082
1957
Strengthening Health and Dental services in the rural areas and providing funds
an intervention implemented before there is evidence of a disease or injury
Primary prevention
reduce or eliminate causative risk factors
Primary prevention
encourage exercise and healthy eating to prevent individuals from becoming overweight
Primary prevention
An intervention implemented after a disease has begun, but before it is symptomatic
Secondary prevention
Early identification (screening, treatment)
Secondary prevention
check BMI at every well checkups to identify individuals who are overweight or obese
Secondary prevention
An intervention implemented after a disease or injury is established
Tertiary Prevention
prevent sequelae (stop bad things from getting worse)
Tertiary Prevention
Help obese individuals to lose weight to prevent progression or more sever consequences
Tertiary Prevention
to minimize potential disability and impairment, prevention entails expecting and avoiding problems or discovering them as early as possible
Preventive approach to health
the 3 levels prevention are
primary, secondary, tertiary
holds the over-all technical authority on health as it is a national health policy maker and regulatory institution
DOH
DOH has 3 major roles in the health sector
Leadership in health
enabler and capacity builder
administrator of specific services
its mandate is to develop national plans, technical standards, and guidelines on health. aside from being the regulator of all health services and products
kagawaran ng kalusugan
is the provider of special tertiary health care services and technical assisstance to health providers and stakeholders
DOH
The DOH performs its functions in accordance with the highest ethical standards, principles of accountability, and full responsibility.
Professionalism
The DOH employees work together with a result- oriented mindset.
Teamwork
Being stewards of health for the people, the Department shall pursue sustainable development and care for the environment since it impinges on the health of the Filipinos.
Stewardship of the health of the people