Public Health Nursing - Past, Present, Future Flashcards
(25 cards)
social determinants of health
social conditions in which people live and work
what are healthcare disparities
gaps in healthcare by one population compared to another
Changes in healthcare in the 21st century
patient/client-centered care
increased use of technology
increased personal responsibility
3 core functions of the role of govt in healthcare
Assess healthcare problems
Intervene by developing policy providing access to services
Ensure delivery of services and outcomes achieved
what is the PPACA - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
provides insurance to most Americans lower costs improve access to primary care preventative care and prescription benefits coverage of pre-existing conditions young adults covered *Law signed by Obama
patient/client-centered care focuses on
cultural traditions personal preferences values families lifestyles ***Maintaining Health is Client Responsibility
advancing forms of technology are dramatically improving lives, T or F
True
what is HIT
Management of health information and its exchange between consumers, providers, govt and insurers in a secure manner
Electronic Health Records
what is tele-health
electronic information and telecommunications to support long distance clinical healthcare, pt education, public health and health admin
define personal responsibility for health
active participation in ones own health through education and lifestyle changes
what is public health nursing
Population based practice
Preventing disease and disability
Promoting and protecting health for entire community
principles of public health nursing
Client is population
Primary obligation - achieve greatest good for greatest number of people as a whole
Collaborate w/client as an equal partner
Primary prevention is priority
Focus on strategies for a healthy environment where people thrive
Actively reach out to all who may benefit from services
Optimal use of resources and evidenced-based strategies to improve health populations
Collaborate with other professions to promote/protect the health of people
who sets the scope and standard of practice for nursing practice
ANA
who establishes the characteristics of competent public health nursing practice and is a legal standard of practice
the publication Public Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice
public health nursing interventions
population based model
applied to individuals, families, communities
focuses on prevention
public health initiatives in early America
influenced by British traditions
Shattuck, Dix, Barton
what is Dix famous for
improving life for mentally ill
what is Barton famous for
red cross
what is Shattuck famous for
reporting unsanitary conditions and the relationship to ill health/disability
what is Kass famous for
“benefits of biomedical progress are obvious, clear and powerful. The hazards are much less well appreciated..”
what is evidenced based practice
best evidence available to increase the quality of care
what is epidemiology
Science of prevention
Knowledge of hx of disease and risk fxrs increasing susceptibility to illness
what is health
state of physical, mental and social well-being; not just absence of disease
healthcare is closely linked to
ethical issues
