CHAP 1

• Health


  It is defined by the World Health Organization as a “state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”.
• Public health


  the science of protecting the safety and improving the health of communities through education, policy making and research for disease and injury prevention
• Public health


  It is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, promoting health and efficiency through organized community effort
• Community health


  is a medical specialty that focuses on the physical and mental well-being of the people in a specific geographic region
• Public health nursing


  the practice of promoting and protecting the health of populations using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences. Nurses influence the wellbeing of

  patients. Nurses should encourage healthy lifestyle changes and provide education on healthy

  living, specifically the most vulnerable in the society
• Public health nursing


  It is a special field of nursing that combines the skills of nursing, public health and some phases of social assistance and functions as part of the total public health programme.
• Public health nurses


  These are nurses in the Philippines who have made great contributions to the improvement of the health of the people for more than a century now.
• Public health nurses


  They have been leaders in providing quality health services to communities.
• Community health nursing 


  the practice of community health nurses or public health nurses to identify people in need and reach out to them. Health nurses help the community by exerting efforts to aid vulnerable groups of people
• Community health nursing 


  It is a service rendered by a professional nurse with communities, groups, families, individuals at home, in health centers, in clinics, in schools and in places of work.
• The public health nurse


  Must be professionally qualified and licensed to practice in the area of public health nursing.
• The public health nurse


  Must possess personal qualities and “people skills” that would allow her practice to make a difference in the lives of these people.
• The public health nurse


  Functions in accordance with the dominant values of public health nurses, within the ethico-legal framework of the nursing profession, and in accordance with the needs of the clients and available resources for health care.
• The public health nurse


  Functions of _ are consistent with the Nursing Law 2002 and program policies formulated by the DOH and local government health agencies. They are related to management, supervision, provision of nursing care, collaboration and coordination, health promotion and education training and research.
• management function


  It is inherent in her practice.
• Why is the management function important for a public health nurse?


  It allows her to lead and manage in various settings and roles.
• What are the five management functions that must be executed to achieve work objectives?

  Planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.
• How does a public health nurse perform her management function?


  By organizing the "nursing service" of the local health agency.
• What is a key area where the public health nurse excels?

  Program management.
• What is the responsibility of a program manager in public health nursing?

  To deliver the package of services provided by the program to the target clientele.
• What does a report on program accomplishments document?

  Her management skills.
• Who does the public health nurse supervise?

  Midwives and other auxiliary health workers in the catchment area.
• What does the public health nurse do during supervisory visits?

  Identifies issues or problems encountered and addresses them accordingly.
• What is the purpose of using a supervisory checklist during visits?

  To ensure all necessary aspects of supervision are covered.
• What is the role of coaching in the supervisory function?

  Enhancement of training for the supervisee.
• What is an inherent function of the nurse?

  Her practice is based on the science and art of caring.
• What does public health nursing focus on?

  Caring for individuals, families, and communities toward health promotion and disease prevention.
• What does the public health nurse do in the nursing process?

  She assesses, plans, implements care, and evaluates outcomes.
• Why is establishing rapport with clients important for a public health nurse?

  It facilitates better communication and trust.
• What is one of the tasks of a public health nurse during home visits?

  Referral of patients to appropriate levels of care.
• What does the collaborating and coordinating function involve?

  Bringing activities or group activities systematically into proper relation or harmony with each other.
• What is the role of a public health nurse as a care coordinator?

  To empower individuals, families, and communities to initiate and maintain health-promoting environments.
• How does a public health nurse establish linkages with other health professionals?

  By collaborating with government agencies, the private sector, NGOs, and people's organizations.
• Why is it inappropriate to blame or credit a person's health solely to themselves?

  Because health is determined by various factors beyond individual control.
• What does understanding the multidimensional nature of health enable a public health nurse to do?

  Plan and implement health-promoting interventions for individuals and communities.
• What is a major component of any public health program?

  Health education.
• How often are public health nurses expected to teach as part of their practices?

  On a daily basis.
• What does the training function involve for public health nurses?

  Formulating staff development and training programs for midwives and other auxiliary workers.
• What is the purpose of conducting a training needs assessment?

  To identify the training requirements of health workers.
• How does a public health nurse participate in the training of nursing and midwifery affiliates?

  In coordination with the faculty of colleges of nursing and midwifery.