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Public health efforts in the late 1800s focused on what

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environmental conditions such as sanitation, control of communicable diseases, education for health, prevention of disease and disability, and care of aged and sick persons in their homes

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Public and community health nurses are products of various what

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social, economic, and political forces, and incorporate both the sciences of public health and nursing science.

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What is the mission of public health nursing

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The promotion of health and the prevention of disease

To preserve, protect, and improve the health of populations through activities that improve the environment, encourage lifestyle and behavior change, and assure access to care

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All people and cultures have been concerned with events surrounding waht

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birth

death

illness

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How have various historical events of public health activities reflected the state of knowledge at the time

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Spiritual cleanliness and community responsibility of the ancient Hebrews

Systems of personal hygiene practiced by the Greeks

Romans developed public health as a governmental matter beyond individual practice
Clean water, effective sewage removal, swamp drainage systems were the forerunner of politically sanctioned environmental protections of the public’s health

Ancient Babylonians: understood need for hygiene; some medical skills

Egyptians: variety of pharmaceutical preparation; public drainage systems; earth privies

Elizabethan Poor Law of 1601: guaranteed assistance for poor, blind, and “lame” individuals.

Industrial Revolution: previous care structures (family & friends) were not enough so created nursing care institutions & homes

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How was the Medieval period important to public health?

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Walled towns with crowded together people in very unsanitary conditions led to the development and rapid spread of disease, with little treatment

Most deaths at the time related back to infectious disease

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Causative Agent of the Black Death

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Yersinia Pestis

Found on rat flees

1/10 died even if treated

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How was the Renaissance important to public health

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Development of the idea that when a political jurisdiction protected and cared for its citizens, it could reap the economic benefits of production and world trade

Healthy laborers and soldiers became valuable commodities

Health workers seen as a valuable commodity and that healthcare ensured a countries stability

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John Bellers

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worked with poor in London and argued pop health was too valuable to left to the individual and was the responsibility of the state

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Edwin Chadwick

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social reformed

Drafted the poor law commission of 1834

Advocated using data to link population characteristics, environmental conditions, and the incidence of disease

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Chadwick Report

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Poor Law Commission of 1834

Said Government should be involved in protecting the citizens health

improved the sanitation and led to establishing poor houses, workhouses, hospitals, and provisions of service to the poor in England

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Elizabethan Poor Law of 1601

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Systems to care for the sick, poor, aged, mentally ill, and dependents

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What forced early US towns to assume responsibility for the collective health of the people?

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Cholera and Yellow Fever

*it started as a family/friend system of care

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In 1751 the first what was established in America

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hospital

Pennsylvania hospital in Philadelphia

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New York Poor Law of 1788

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towns were to establish almshouses for the care of the poor; persisted into the 1930s

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Early US public health initiatives were motivated by …

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economic concerns more so than humanitarian ones

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The 1798 Marine Hospital Service would later become …

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the Public Health Service

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What was founded in 1847 in the US

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The American medical association

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Lemuel Shattuck

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Architect of America Public Health

Provided the report of the sanitary commission of Massachusetts (1850) that documented the differences in morbidity and morality in different locations and linked them to the environment

revolutionized the US census

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First Epidemiologist

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John Snow

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John Snow

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first epidemiologist

important roll in 1854 london cholera epidemic by finding the source of cholera at a well

introduced the idea of public health policy that ended the problem

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Florence Nightengale

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Similar to a public nurse

Crimean War

Used Stat data to prove theories

organized nursing education in hospitals

political reformer for the development of professional and public health nursing in the US

Believed nursing should promote health and prevent illness - emphasis on proper nutrition, rest, sanitation, and hygiene

Avid reader and supported the chadwick report

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William Rathbone

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Founded the 1st district nursing association in liverpool england

realized there was a lack of trained nursing and training was disorganized and variable in quality

in 1860. F Nightengale advised him to start a nurse training school and home for nurses attached to royal infirmary

Lady Superintendent of each liverpool district underwrote the costs

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First US Nursing School

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1873

NYC Bellevue Hospital School of Nursing (Following Nightingale principles)

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Second and Third Nursing Schools to Open in US
2. Mass General Hospital | 3. Connecticut Hospital in Hartford
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Mary Mahoney
1st AA graduate from nursing school in 1879 She worked with Adah Thoms to found the National Association of Colored Grad NUrses to raise standards for AA nurses
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Jessie Sleet (Scales)
1st AA Public Health Nurse when she was hired by NYC Charity Organization Society in 1900
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Who was caused the first emergence of home visiting
Saint Vincent de Paul
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Saint Vincent De Paul
1612 - worked as a priest and felt convinced he should work with the poor too 1617 - worked among the poor through contact with daughters of charity
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Irish Sisters of Charity
1815 Deaconesses Did what is considered early nursing Incorporated care of the sick at home and developed a system of district nursing
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The idea of Public Health and Public Health nursing did not begin until
1923
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What was established in 1869
mass board of health
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What was established in 1872
American public health association(APHA) established
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What occurred in 1881
Clara Barton established the American Red Cross
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The Late 1800s marked the formation of what in the US
local health dept in urban areas
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What was established in 1923
Public health nursing section of the APHA made took till then to make public health nursing a thing
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Clara Barton
founded Red Cross in 1881 and its Rural Nursing Service which initiated home nursing care in areas outside larger cities
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Henry Street Settlement
non profit healthcare for large immigrant population in NYC and works toward social justice reforms
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Who founded the Henry Street Settlement
Lillian Wald and Mary Brewster in 1893
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Ada Mayo Steward
worked with families in home visits to help grow industrial nursing into occupational health nursing (related to jobs)
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Lina Rogers
Henry Street Settlement resident who became the first school nurse in 1902 She decreased absenteeism by 90% prompting NYC to hire 27 more school nurses
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School nursing was also an extension of ..
home visits
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___ ___ was the first public health nurse as well as the first to provide home visits for policy holders of insurance
Lillian Wald
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Mary Adelaide Nutting
developed 1 post training school course specializing in public health nursing
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Sheppard Towner Act
Maternity and Infancy Act Federal funds for state programs that combatted the high infant and maternal death rates especially in rural areas
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The Goldmark Report
recommended that nursing education be based on an educational plan rather than based on hospital service needs
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Who was the first president of the National Organization for public health nursing (NOPHN)
Lillian wald
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Mary Breckinridge
Started the Frontier Nursing Services which treated mothers and babies in rural areas in America with Midwifery needs
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Challenges for AA Nurses in PHN
segregated nursing education in the south until 1960s Lower salaries in the south than for white nurses
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National health circle for colored people (1919)
scholarships for AA nurses promoted public health work in AA communities in the south
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How did the Great Depression influence public health
Agencies and communities unable to meet the huge needs and numbers of the poor Decreased funding for nursing services
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Pearl Mclver
first nurse employed by US public health service during the depression
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Social Security Act of 1935
made to prevent recurrence of the effects of the Depression
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Federal Emergency Relief Administration
state grants for home medical care
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How did WWII influence nursing
increased need for nurses both for the war and at home
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Bolton Act
established Cadet Nursing Core supported increased undergrad and grad enrollment in schools of nursing by providing funding
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1946 Hill Burton Act
National hospital survey and construction act stimulated the growth of the health care industry by providing funds for hospital and health enter construction
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What was a significant need post WWII
significant rise in health problems with the military returning requiring more care
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The Department of health, education, and welfare (HEW) eventually became ...
The US Dept of Health and Human Services (USDHHS)
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Important Organizations rising in the 1970s
National league for nursing (NLN) American nurses association (ANA)
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__ __ nursing is required in most baccalaureate nursing programs
public health
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in 1969 what was established
American Assoc of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
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What 2 important things passed in 1966
Medicare and Medicaid
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Medicare
Title XVIII of the social security act original hospital care for those over 65 later included disabled and those on dialysis
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Medicaid
Title XIX of social security act support medical and hospital care for people classified as medically indigent required states to established joint federal state program states have broad discretion over eligibility, benefits, and reimbursement
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What were some social and political influences of the 50-70s that influenced public health nursing
Establishment of Skilled Nursing Facilities County level nursing services Increased need for mental health services Mass vaccination campaigns Emphasis on child growth and development Increase in chronic disease Decrease in communicable diseases Establishment of school health programs Contraceptive information and general reproductive health
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Around when did chronic disease case management begin
the 1970s to 80s
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in the 1980s there was a cont emphasis on what
child health and well being
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What was there a focus on in the 1990s and early 2000s
focus on cost quality access to services health care reform debate nursing shortage nurse managed centers
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Affordable Care Act of 2010
controversial much of it deals with changes to insurance plans and coverage
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What happened in 2018 ...
the 125 year anniversary of the henry street settlement
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10 great public health achievements of the 1990s
Vaccination Motor vehicle safety Safer workplaces Control of infectious diseases Decline in deaths from heart disease and stroke Safer and healthier foods Healthier mothers and babies Family planning Fluoridation of drinking water Recognition of tobacco use as a health hazard Government sponsored health insurance
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What are important things to seek in the future of nursing
Learn from the past avoid known pitfalls seek successful strats to meet todays complex needs of vulnerable populations data collection and nursing research
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Why is understanding government, law, and health policy so important to nursing
these factors influenced current and future roles for nurses and the public health system and is critical for better health policy for the nation we need to be aware to advocate
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Policy
a settled course of action to be followed by a government or institution to obtain a desired end
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Health policy
a set course of action to obtain a desired health outcome, for an individual, family, group, community or society
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Politics
the art of influencing others to accept a specific course of action
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Executive Branch includes...
USDHHS | Enforcement of Health Laws
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Legislative Branch includes...
oversight of and creation of regulations and laws through the senate and house of representatives committees: aging, nutrition, environment, education, etc
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Judicial branch includes...
supreme court case decisions
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What shapes a governments role
wars economic instability political differences between parties
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIPPA protects personal information
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State Child Health Improvement Act
way for gov to share funding with states to expand child health coverage largest expansion of health insurance that's funded by taxpayers since the establishment of Medicaid
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Public Health Threats and Emergencies Act
response to 9/11
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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
"Obamacare"
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Health care Functions of the Government
Direct services like the VA Financing things like CMS and NINR Information like the CDC Policy Setting Pubic protection - govt has authority to protect publics health
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What is the primary health function of government
Policy Setting
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Isolation
separates sick people with a contagious disease from people who are not sick.
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Quarantine
separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick.
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HP2020 has ___ overarching goals
4
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What are some important organizations and agencies that are international that influence health?
WHO UN
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Federal health Agencies that influence health
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) Division of Nursing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC: prevention and control of disease, injury and disability) National Institutes of Health (NIH): biomedical research National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)!!!!! Agency for healthcare research and quality (AHQR)!!!! Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
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Federal non Health agencies that help public health
Depts of: Defense - pays VA Labor - OSHA, etc Agriculture - collabs with govts for food stamps, etc Justice - health services for federal prisoners
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State and Local health Dept influence on heatlh
Programs vary depending on funding, public commitment and interest, and access to other resources Coordinating efforts between health departments and other county/city departments is necessary.
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PHN is often limited due to ___
funding
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PHN Funding is dependent on ...
govt commitment to a cause
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Constitutional Law
Provides overall guidance for selected practice situations
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Legislation
Legislation is law that comes from the legislative branches of federal, state, or local government. Much legislation has an effect on nursing.
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Regulation
Regulations are specific statements of law related to defining or implementing individual pieces of legislation; can originate from committees and boards that are appointed ex: Board of Nursing (statewide jurisdiction) Nurse Practice Act
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Judicial Law
Judicial law is based on court or jury decisions
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Common Law/ Case Law
Case law is the opinions of the court
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Each state has a Board of Nursing created by a Nurse Practice Act.. What sort of things does this oversee
Approves schools of nursing; sets educational requirements Examination and licensure of RNs and LPNs Defines professional practice and legal titles Outlines Scope of Practice
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What is the purpose of the nurse practice act
to PROTECT THE PUBLIC
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Professional Negligence (Malpractice)
an act (or a failure to act) that leads to injury of a client
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Scope of Practice
involves defining nursing, setting its credentials, and then distinguishing between the practices of nurses, physicians, and other health care providers
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Does having passed the NCLEX mean you are protected?
no, not if you are not thoroughly practiced in some skill or acting outside your scope of practice
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Legal Issues Affecting Health care Practices
School and Family Health (immunizations, school physicals, reproductive rights, child protection) Occupational health (OSHA and DEC) Home Care and Hospice (insurance coverage) Correctional Health (basic health services are usually NOT comprehensive nor preventive)
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3 Core functions of public health nursing
provide assessment provide policy development provide assurance of policies carried out
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The number and types of laws influencing health care (legislative action, regulatory action, process of regulation, and nursing advocacy) are increasing which means what...
it is important for nurses to be involved in the policy process (development and assurance!!)
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What is a Nurses role in the policy process?
To be informed!!! (policies, advocacy, etc) To make your voice heard!!!
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How did C Winslow (prominent bacteriologist and PH expert) describe public health
the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health and efficiency through organized community effort

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