MODULE#1 Flashcards
Are social structures that exhibits 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 and communities, concerned with the promotion of health, prevention of disease and disability and rehabilitation
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
The main focus of community health nurse is
HEALTH PROMOTION
Identifies the needs and concerns of individuals, groups, families and the community
Formulates health plans especially in the absence of a community physician
Interprets and implements nursing plans and programs
assist other health team members in implementing health programs in the setting
PROGRAMMER/PLANNER
Acts as resource speaker on health and health-related services
Advocate health programs in the community through dissemination of IEC or information education and communication materials
Conducts advocacy education concerning premarital breastfeeding and immunization counseling
Organize orientation/training of concern groups like pregnant mothers
identifies and interprets training needs of health team members and formulate appropriate training program for them
Andok’s and facilitates necessary training or educational orientation to other health team members in the community
HEALTH EDUCATOR/TRAINER/COUNSELOR
promotes self-reliance of community and emphasize their involvement and participation in planning organizing and implementing in evaluating of health services
Initiates and implements community development activities
COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
Coordinates health services with concerned individuals and families through the community health team members, government organization and non-government organizations
Coordinate a nursing plans and programs with other health programs
COORDINATOR OF SERVICES
Renders direct care to various clients with different needs, may it be at home, in school, clinics or work settings
involves the family in the care of the sick or dependable individual
PROVIDER OF NURSING CARE
Are generalists in terms of their practice through life’s continuum
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSES
Extended not only to the individual but also to benefit the whole family and community
THE RECIPIENT OF CARE OF COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE
Extends for a longer time involving individuals of all ages and health needs
CONTINUITY OF CARE WITH THE CLIENT FAMILY OR AND THE COMMUNITY
Monitors and detect the presence of health concerns in the community through contacts or home visits
utilizes various effective data gathering techniques and keeping an eye on the health status of all recipients of care
records and reports health status and presence of health problems in the community
HEALTH MONITOR
Follows a systemic process of monitoring the health status of the community through the conduct of surveys and home visits
Conducts researches concerning the health of the community
coordinate with government and non-government organizations in the conduct and implementation of studies
RESEARCHER
Records data systematically and ensures its validity through accurate and complete data gathering
Reports prepared to reports to concerned organization i.e. government organization for immediate mystery plants or programs
Consolidate and reviews reports efficiently
analyzes and interprets consolidated data for monitoring the development in the health matters of the whole community
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 assessing health services
Inculcates self-reliance to brought about development and improvement in the community
CHANGE AGENT
