Scope and Standards

Question 1

What are the principles of PHN and quick definition

Answer 1

the populations health is the primary concern- even if caring for indivs fams or groups
Primary obligation is to acheive greatest good for greatest number
Collaborate with clients as equal partners- to understand the values and priorities of the pop when making health plans
Focus on primary prevention- (health promo and health protection strategies)
Selects strategies for creating healthy envi, social, and economic conditions so the pop can thrive- such as education, social engineering, community dev, and policy dev and enforcement.
Activity Id and reach out to all who would benefit from a service
Optimal use of resources
Collaboration with other professions

Question 2

What are the core functions of PHN and give def

Answer 2

Assessment- includes the review of concerns, strengths, and epeectation of the pop and is guiding by epidemiologic methods and the nursing process
Assurance- accomplished through regulations, advocatin gfor interdiciplinary services, coordinating community services, and direct provision of services.
Policy Development- uses the results of assessment as a guide

Question 3

What are the eight competencies of PHN

Answer 3

Analysis and assessment
Policy dev and program planning 
communication 
cultural competency
community dimensions of practice
Basic public health sciences
Financial planning and management 
leadership and systems thinking

Question 4

What are the standards of practice for PHN and give def

Answer 4

Assessment- collects data pertinent to the health status of the pop
Pop diagnosis and Priorities- uses assessment data to determine diagnosis or issues
Outcomes Identification- identifies expceted outcomes for a plan
Planning- develops plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain the exppected outcomes
Implementation- implements identified plan including coordinating care, using strategies for health promotion and teaching, provides consultation for influencing the plan, and appplies PH laws, regulations and policies
Evaluation- of progress toward outcomes
Practices ethics
Has addequate education
Integrates EBP
Provides quality care
Communicates well
Demonstrates leadership
Collaborates with others
Evals own nursing practice
Has appropriate resourse utilization
Practices in a envi safe, fair and just manner
advocates for the protection of the health, safety, and rights of pops