Module 1 and 2 Flashcards
“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.”
(Maglaya, et al)
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 (OLOF) thru’ teaching and delivery of care
(Jacobson)
GOAL: “To raise the level of citizenry by helping communities and families to cope with the discontinuities in and threats to health in such a way as to maximize their potential for high-level wellness.”
(Nisce, et al)
A service rendered by a professional nurse to IFCs. population groups in health centers, clinics, schools, workplace for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, care of the sick at home and rehabilitation
(Dr. Ruth B. Freeman)
Masustanyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act ____
11037
“The philosophy of CHN is based on the worth and dignity of man”
(Dr. M. Shetland)
unit of care in CHN
family
four levels of clientele:
individual, family, population group, and the community
ROLES OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
who speaks on behalf of the client
Health Advocator
ROLES OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
is a health care provider, taking care of the sick people at home or in the RHU
Clinician
ROLES OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
who establishes multi-sectoral linkages by referral system
Facilitator
ROLES OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
who aims towards health promotion and illness prevention through dissemination of correct information; educating people
Health Educator
ROLES OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
who’s working with other health team member
Collaborator
ROLES OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
*prepares and submits required reports and records
*maintain adequate, accurate and complete recording and reporting
*reviews, validates, consolidates, analyzes, and interprets all records and reports
*prepares statistical data/ chart and other presentation
Recorder/Reporter/Statistician
NOTE: In the event that the Municipal Health Officer (MHO) is unable to perform his duties/ functions or is not available, the Public Health Nurse will take charge of the MHO’s responsibilities
NOTE: In the event that the Municipal Health Officer (MHO) is unable to perform his duties/ functions or is not available, the Public Health Nurse will take charge of the MHO’s responsibilities