CHN SAS 1 Flashcards
Are social structures that exhibit and create norms and values that establish social institution (WHO)
Community
A state of complete physical, mental and social being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Health
Extends the realm of public health to include organized health efforts at the community level through both government and private sectors
Community Health
The utilization of the nursing process in the different levels of clientele-individuals, families, population groups, communities, concerned with promoting health, prevention of disease and disability and rehabilitation
Community Health nursing
Their goal is to raise the level of the citizenry by helping communities and families to cope with the discontinues in and threats to health in such a way as to maximize their potential for high-level wellness
Community Health Nursing
What is the main focus of community health nurses?
Health Promotion
Identifies the needs and concerns of individuals, groups, families, and the community
Programmer/Planner
Act as resource speaker on health and health-related services
Health Educator/trainer/counselor
Promotes self-reliance of community and emphasizes their involvement and participation in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating of health services
Community Organizer
Coordinates health services with concerned individuals and families through the community health team members
Coordinator of services
Renders direct care to various clients with different needs, may it be home, in school, clinics or work settings
Provider of Nursing care
Monitors and detects the presence of health concerns in the community through contacts or home visits.
Health monitor
Follows a systematic process of monitoring the health status of the community through the conduct of surveys and home visits
Researcher
Records data systematically and ensures its validity through accurate and complete data gathering
Statistician
Promotes and motivates change in the community in their health practices and lifestyle behaviors for them to promote and maintain good health, be knowledgeable and has the initiative in accessing health services
Change Agent