Health care teams

Nursing Foundation

1. 1 HEALTH CARE TEAMS Mr. Melvin Jacob MSc Nursing

2. DEFINITION It is defined as “ a group of persons who share a common objectives determined by community needs and toward the achievement of which each member of the team contributes in accordance with her/his competence and skills, and respecting the functions of the other.” 2 Mr. Melvin Jacob MSc (N)

3. PHYSICIAN P hysician is a person who is legally authorized to practice medicine. In hospital setting, the physician is responsible for the medical diagnosis and for determining the therapy required by a person who is ill or injured. 3 Mr. Melvin Jacob MSc (N)

4. NURSE N umber of personnel may be involved in health team. The team leader ‘head nurse’ is responsible for delegation of duties to members of her team and care given to the patients. 4 Mr. Melvin Jacob MSc (N)

5. DIETITICIAN Dietitician design special diets and they supervise the preparation of meals according to doctor's prescription . 5 Mr. Melvin Jacob MSc (N)

6. PHYSIOTHERAPIST The physiotherapist provide assistance to patient who has problem related to musculoskeletal system. Functions : 1. Assessing mobility and strength 2. Providing therapeutic measures 3. Teaching patients new skills and measures. 6 Mr. Melvin Jacob MSc (N)

7. SOCIAL WORKER Social worker provide assistance to the family and patient. P rovide assistance in the problems such as finances, counseling or marital problems, adoption of children etc. 7 Mr. Melvin Jacob MSc (N)

8. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST The occupational therapist assists patient with some impairment of function to gain skills as they relate to activities of daily living and help with a skill that is therapeutic. 8 Mr. Melvin Jacob MSc (N)

9. LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Examines and study specimens such as urine, faeces , blood and discharge from wound. 9 Mr. Melvin Jacob MSc (N)

10. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST • Assists with wide variety of X-Ray procedures. PHARMACISTS Pharmacists dispense drugs and medications prescribed by physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and dentists. 10 Mr. Melvin Jacob MSc (N)

11. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS IN COMMUNITY AREA 11 Mr. Melvin Jacob MSc (N)

12. HEALTH ASSISTANT They supervise 6 health workers and cover the population of about 30000. Their functions include; Administration Supervision Maintaining human relation skills 12 Mr. Melvin Jacob MSc (N)

13. COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER The CHW is a member of the community and play an important role in identifying a community’s problems and in developing solutions. 13 Mr. Melvin Jacob MSc (N)

14. A SHA ( ACCREDIATED SOCIAL HEALTH ACTIVIST) ASHA is a social health activist in community who will create awareness on health. There should be 1 ASHA for 1000 population. 14 Mr. Melvin Jacob MSc (N)

15. VILLAGE HEALTH GUIDE The village health guides are mostly women and this scheme was started on 2nd oct . 1977. They are chosen by the community in which they work. They get training of 200 hours in 3 months . 15 Mr. Melvin Jacob MSc (N)

16. TRAINED DIAS Under the rural health scheme the local dias are trained to improve their knowledge. The training is given at sub centre, PHC &CHC and in community area for 30 days. They play a vital role in propagating small family norm, 16 Mr. Melvin Jacob MSc (N)

17. CONCLUSION Healthcare is a team effort. Each healthcare provider is like a member of the team with a special role. Some team members are doctors or technicians who help diagnose disease. Others are experts who treat disease or care for patients' physical and emotional needs. 17 Mr. Melvin Jacob MSc (N)

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