Universal Health Flashcards
(UN)
(WHO)
(CDC)
United Nations
World Health Organization
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
How many Members in UN
193 Member States
When was UN founded
1945
UN is guided by?
Guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter.
Functions of UN
-Maintain international peace and security
-Protect human rights
-Deliver humanitarian aid
-Promote sustainable development
-Uphold international law
Goal of WHO
-To improve equity in health, reduce health risks,
-Promote healthy lifestyles and settings, and
-Respond to determinants of health”.
Objectives of WHO
-To develop and implement multisectoral public policies for health
-Facilitate community empowerment together with action for health promotion.
Indicators of WHO
-Degree of integration of health promotion into national health strategies and services and appropriate settings.
-Sustainability of financing of health promotion interventions in countries.
WHO’s health promotion strategic approaches are:
-advocating for policy support and investment in the development of health systems and services
-fostering health-supportive environments and integrated approaches to public.
-strengthening the sustainable financing and evidence base.
-increasing the knowledge base for tackling the broad determinants of health.
Mission of CDC
- works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.
-CDC increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats.
PHILIPPINE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM
What is DOH?
Department of Health (DOH) holds the over-all technical authority on health as it is a national health policy-maker and regulatory institution.
Three major roles in the health sector of DOH
(1) leadership in health;
(2) enabler and capacity builder; and
(3) administrator of specific services.
Mandate of DOH
To develop national plans, technical standards, and guidelines on health.
DOH Values
(SCEPTIC)
-Stewardship of the health of the people
-Commitment
-Excellence
-Professionalism
-Teamwork
-Integrity
-Compassion and respect for human dignity
Vision of DOH
Filipinos are among the healthiest people in Southeast Asia by 2022, and Asia by 2040
Mission of DOH
To lead the country in the development of a people-centered, resilient, and equitable health system
Sectors of PHILIPPINE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM
- Public Sector
- Private Sector
- Public Sector
Largely financed through a tax-based budgeting system at both national & local levels & where health care is generally given free at the point of service
Providers of Health care in Public Sector
National: DOH
Local: LGU (Local Government Unit)
*includes health centers or barangay health stations
- Private Sectors
market oriented; health care is paid through user fees at the point of service
Providers of Health care in Private Sector
- clinics
- hospitals
- health insurance
- manufacturing of medicines
- vaccines
-medical supplies - equipments
- nutrition products
- research & development
- or other any health related items
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AS AN APPROACH TO DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES
-PHC was declared during the 1st International Conference on Primary Health Care held in Alma Ata, USSR on Sept. 6-12, 1978 by WHO
Alma ata Primary health care goal
“Health for All by the Year 2000”
Alma ata declaration was adopted in the Philippines by?
Pres. Marcos on Oct. 19, 1979 & has underlying theme of “Health in the Hands of the People by 2020”
Components of Primary Health Care
EMPHATIC-P
1.Environmental Sanitation
2.Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning
3.Provision of Medical Care and Emergency treatment
4.Health Education
5.Adequate Food and Proper Nutrition
6.Treatment of Locally Endemic Diseases
7.Immunization
8.Control of Communicable Diseases
9.Provision of Essential Drugs
4 Pillars in Primary Health Care
-Active community participation
-Intra and inter-sectoral linkages
-Use of appropriate technology
-Support mechanism made available
2 levels of PHC workers:
1.Village / Barangay Health Workers
2.Intermediate Level Health Workers
1.Village / Barangay Health Workers
trained community workers, volunteer, traditional birth attendant, or healer
- Intermediate Level Health Workers
medical practitioners or their assistants, public health nurse, sanitary inspector, midwives
LEVELS OF HEALTH CARE AND REFERRAL SYSTEM
- Primary Level of Care
- Secondary Level of Care
- Tertiary Level of Care
Primary Level of Care
-Devolved to cities and municipalities
-Provided by physicians, PHN, RHM, BHW, traditional healers, etc. at barangay stations or rural health units
-Primary health facility is usually the first contact between the community members & other levels of health facility
Secondary Level of Care
-Given by physicians w/ basic health training
-Usually given in health facilities either private or government operated
-Serves as a referral center for the primary health facilities
-Are capable of performing minor surgeries and perform simple laboratory examinations
Tertiary Level of Care
-Rendered by specialists in health facilities including medical centers as well as regional and provincial hospitals, and specialized hospitals
-This is the referral center for secondary care facilities
-Complicated case and intensive care requires tertiary care and all these can be provided by the tertiary care facility
