Module 1 - Introduction Flashcards
Public health
promote, protect, improve, restore health of individuals and groups
6 functions of public helath
3 ps, ase
health protection
health promotion
population health assessment
public health surveillance
injury/disease prevention
emergency preparedness/response
CNHC 8 Practice Standards
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health promotion
prevention/illness prevention
health maintenance, restoration, palliation
professional relationships
capacity building
access/equity
evidence informed practice
professional responsibility/accountability
Population Health Promotion Model
who = client
what = DOH
how = ottawa charter action strategies
Primary health care
goes beyond healthcare sector to promote strategies to increase health for everyone
intersectoral collaboration
emphasis on prevention
community development
5 principles of PHC
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1) equitable distribution of essential health services
2) prevention & health promotion > curative
3) individual/community engagement
4) address socioeconomic risk factors
5) use of appropriate technology
CNHC Practice Model Components
System
Community Organizations
CHNs & CHN practice
Client at the center
CHN Model Clients
individual
family
groups
communities
systems
CHN Model Systems
DOH
Government Support
CHN Model Community organizations (3)
management
delivery structure/practice
professional relationships/partnerships
CHN Model nurses/practices (5)
CHN Standards
Professional practice standards
Values/principles
Theoretical foundation
Code of ethics
Approaches to population health (stream)
upstream
midstream
downstream
Upstream approach
primary prevention
prevent causes of disease/illness/injury from happening in the first place
re: policy, healthy environments
Midstream approach
change the nature of the cause
re: safe drug supply
Downstream approach
change/mitigate consequences
re: harm reduction to prevent overdoses
