Pub;ic Health And Community Nursing Flashcards
Public health
Science of protecting
Promoting healthy lifestyles
Prevention and detection and control of infectious diseases
What is the focus of public health
Protecting health of entire population
One thing public health has a lot to do with is
Increasing Life span
How does public healthy try to impact as many people as possible
Through research
Advocacy
Education
Where does public health work
Health dept
Prisons
Worksites
Community clinic / health center
Non profit organization
School systems
Texas health steps
For kids up until they are 18 and makes sure they have access to care
Child injury and fatality prevention
Look at the deaths in pediatric population and if they see a trend we should do teaching on this.
Ex. Flat screens falling on kids
Community health nursing
Promotion of maintenance of health
Population focuses (smaller communities )
Personal responsibility
Want people to learn how to make healthier decisions
Potential barriers to health and wellness that community health nursing looks at
Income
Insurance coverage
Education
Culture (influences diet)
Location
Scope of practice of community health nursing
Illness
Disease prevention including immunizations
Safe health practices
Nutrition
Wellness
Education (design health edu programs to encourage healthy behaviors called community health initiatives
Communities that community health nurses
School Districts
Community clinics /health centers
Health departments
Primary care offices
Home health
Gove/health agencies
Shelters
