CHN PRELIM EXAM Flashcards
“The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging
life, promoting health and efficiency through the
organized efforts and informed choices of society,
organizations, public and private communities, and
individuals
Public Health:
Father of Public Health
-Dr. Charles Edward Winslow
is dedicated to the common attainment
of the highest level of physical, mental and social wellbeing and longevity consistent with available
knowledge and resources at a given time and place.
Public health
is the art of applying science in the
context of politics so as to reduce inequalities in health
while ensuring the best health for the greatest number.
Public health
refers to all organized measures (whether public or
private) to prevent disease, promote health, and
prolong life among the population as a whole.
Public Health
the science of protecting and improving the health of
people and their communities
Public Health
is the collective level of overall
health for a group of people who live, work, or play
together. A community can be defined by geography,
but it can also be groups of employees or members of a
similar cultural group
Community health
impacts everything-educational
achievement, safety and crime, people’s ability to work
and be financially healthy, life expectancy, happiness
and more,”
Community health
is defined as the practice of
promoting and protecting the health of populations
using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health
sciences
Public health nursing
Public health nursing practice focuses on
population
health
created Sanitary
Divisions. The president of the sanitary division
(forerunners of the present Municipal Health
Officers) took charge of two or three
municipalities
Fajardo Act. (Act No. 2156)
was rendered by a nurse
employed by the Bureau of Health in Tacloban,
Leyte
School Nursing
The newly created Section of Puericulture
Center of the Bureau of Hospitals had ________ as Chief.
Mrs.
Teresa Malgapo
The first training center of the Bureau of
Health was organized in cooperation with
Pasay City Health Department
Philippine Congress approved __________ , or the Rural Health Law
Republic Act
No. 1082
was approved amending
Sections 2, 3, 4, and 8 of R.A. 1082
“Strengthening Health and Dental Services in
the Rural Areas and Providing Funds”
Republic Act 1891
In the merged Bureau of Disease Control and
Mental Health, _____________________
was appointed as Nursing Program Supervisor
and served as consultant on the nursing
aspects of the 5s special diseases
Mrs. Zenaida Panlilio-Nince
5s special diseases:
Leprosy,
Venereal Disease,
Cancer,
Filariasis
reorganized the
Department of Health and created several
offices and services within the Department of
Health.
Executive Order No. 119
According to ____________
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
Dr. Araceli Maglava
is a unique blend of nursing and public health practice
woven into a human service that when properly
developed and applied has a tremendous impact on
human well-being
Community Health Nursing
Is a learned practice discipline with the ultimate goal of
contributing, as individuals and in collaboration with
others, to the promotion of the client’s optimum level
of functioning through teaching and delivery of care.
Community Health Nursing
is part of a nurse job, we teach
our client, to promote health, prevention, and
rehabilitation
Health Teaching
WHO CRAFTED STANDARDS of PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING in THE PHILIPPINES
National League of Phil.
Government Nurses in 2005
created the Office of General Inspection.
Recognization Act No. 2462
were
employed for Maternal and Child Health
Sanitation in manila under a American Nurse
Mrs. G.D Schudder.
Mrs. Casilang
Eustaquio and Mrs. Matilde Azurin
took charge of the public
health nursing work staff was composed
Miss Perlita Clark
The first Filipino nurse supervisor under the
Bureau of Health
Miss Carmen del Rosario
Three schools of Nursing were established:
- Zamboanga General Hospital
School of Nursing in Mindanao
2. Baguio General Hospital in
Northern Luzon
3. Chinese General Hospital School of
Nursing
a ranking supervisor of
the American Red Cross - Philippine Chapter,
was appointed as her replacement
Miss
Genara S. Manongdo,
transferred the
division of Maternal and Child Health of the
Office of Public Welfare Commission to the
Bureau of Health.
Reorganization Act No. 4007
utilizes the
nursing process in the care of the client in the home
setting through home visits and in public health care
facilities. Conducts referral of clients to appropriate
levels of care when necessary
CLINICIAN/HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
: utilizes teaching skills to improve
the health knowledge, skills and attitude of the
individual, family and community. C
HEALTH EDUCATOR
establishes
linkages and collaborative relationships with other
health professionals, movement agencies, the private
sectors, NGO and people’s organizations to address
health problems.
COORDINATOR and COLLABORATOR
monitors and supervises the
performance of midwives and other auxiliary health
workers,
SUPERVISOR
People who have no formal
educational training but have been trained by a health
worker
Auxiliary health workers
influence people to
participate in the overall process of community
development
LEADER and CHANGE AGENT
organizes the nursing service component of
the local health agency or LGU.
MANAGER
participate in the conduct of research
and utilizes research findings in practice
RESEARCHER
Provides direct care to patients, including
administering medications, performing health
assessments,
Caregiver
Teaches individuals and communities about health
promotion, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyles
to improve overall well-being.
Educator
Offers guidance and support to clients dealing with
health-related issues,
Counselor
Connects clients to appropriate healthcare services
and resources based on their specific needs.
Demonstrates healthy behaviors and practices,
serving as an example for the community in
maintaining good health
Role model
Coordinates care for patients, ensuring they receive
the necessary services and follow-up care to improve
health outcomes.
Case manager
Works alongside other healthcare professionals,
organizations, and community members to provide
comprehensive and effective care across different
settings.
Collaborator
Organizes and integrates health services, ensuring that
care delivery is smooth, efficient, and meets the needs
of individuals and the community.
Acts as a link between patients, families, and
healthcare providers to ensure clear and effective
communication
Liaison
Identifies individuals or groups within the community
who are at risk or in need of health interventions and
connects them to appropriate services.
Case finder
Detects and monitors health problems within the
community, ensuring early intervention and
treatment.
Case finder