lesson 3 Flashcards
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special field of nursing that combines the skill of nursing, public health and some phases of social assistance and functions
Public health nursing
a service rendered by a professional nurse with communities, groups, families, individuals at home, in health centers, in clinics, in schools, in places of work for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, care of the sick at home and rehabilitation. - Ruth B Freeman
Public health nursing
service available to all people. - Lilian Wald
Public health nursing
PHN focuses on preventive, not curative
for the promotion of health
improvement of the conditions in the social and physical environment
rehabilitation of illness and disability
Public health nursing
providing healthcare to all individuals, families and community in the respective field
Public health nurse
training, supervising and guiding the health workers in health care delivery services to the community
Public health nurse
follow up services in school health, family health and programs
Public health nurse
assists in implementation of national health program
Public health nurse
Local Government Code of 1991
Republic Act 7160
all structures, role and functions of the DOH, personnel and budgetary allocations from the provincial health level down to the barangays were devolved to the LGUs to facilitate health service delivery
Republic Act 7160
delivery of basic health services is now the responsibility of the LGUs
Republic Act 7160
family-nurse contract which allows the HW to assess the home and family situations in order to provide necessary nursing care and health related activities
Home visit
prepare a plan of visit to meet the needs of the client and achieve a desired outcome
Home visit
Purpose of Home Visit
To give nursing care to the sick
To assess living condition of the patient and family and their health practices
To give health teachings regarding the prevention and control of diseases
To establish close relationship between the agencies and public for health promotion
To make use of inter-referral system and utilization of community services
Principles in Preparing for a Home Visit
HV must have a purpose
Make sure to use all available information about the patient and his family through family records
Give priority to the essential needs of the individual and his family
Planning and delivery of care should involve the family
The plan should be flexible
Duties of an Occupational Health Nurse (OHN)
Emergency and palliative care
Family planning
Counseling
Immunization
Environmental sanitation
Work safety
Disaster prevention and control
Orientation of new employees
Dissemination of health information
Qualities and Functions of Public Health Nurses (PHN)
A. Management Function
B. Supervisory Function
C. Nursing Care Function
D. Collaborating and Coordination Function
Five (5) Management Functions:
Planning
Organizing
Staffing
Directing
Controlling
Formulates supervisory plan:
identifies factors affecting the performance and job satisfaction
identifies the needs of the midwives
identifies priorities
identifies objectives and strategies to meet needs
Implements supervisory plan
Nursing Care Function
Nursing care to individuals, families and communities
Identifies health needs and problems of individuals, families and communities
Formulates nursing or health care plan
Coordinates — implementation
Implements nursing care plans
Evaluates — care provided
Maintains record and reports:
review clinic records and reports
validates completeness and accuracy of reports
Collaborating and Coordination Function
Identifies persons, groups, agencies, communities who resources are available and can be tapped in the implementation of the nursing care plan for individuals, families and communities
Refers patient to other health personnel, facility or agency
