PHNUrsing L300 GBUC 24 presentation.pptx

Public Health

1. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING Felicia Maame Efua Eduah BSc. Nursing Level 300

2. Learning Objectives At the end of the lesson the student nurse should be able to: d efine Public Health Nursing s tate objectives of Public Health Nursing p rinciple of Public Health Nursing e xplain the Public Health nurses’ work d escribe the role of the nurse in Public Health

3. Learning Outcomes By the end of the lesson students will be able to: define Public Health Nursing state objectives of Public Health Nursing principle of Public Health Nursing explain the Public Health nurses’ work describe the role of the nurse in Public Health

4. Introduction The health of the community members is relevant to a Public Health Nurse and therefore more knowledge and skills has to acquired With reference from WHO’s definition of health, the public is paramount to attaining full health

5. Definition of Public Health The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting mental and physical health and efficiency through organised community effort

6. Definition of Public Health Nursing Public Health Nursing is also a branch of professional nursing that uses the available resources in the community for the promotion and maintenance of health, prevention and control of communicable diseases not merely the care and rehabilitation of the sick

7. Objectives of Public Health Nursing 1/3 To; Provide antenatal, maternity and postnatal care Provide under-Five‘ Clinics (Child Welfare Clinics) Organize clinics for the treatment of minor ailments, referrals and health education Conduct family planning clinics Teach the correct use of common medicines and drugs and the dangers of self medication

8. Objectives of Public Health Nursing 2/3 To; Explain and promote the use of local health services in the community Promote the development of community projects that will improve the peoples lives Teach and demonstrate healthy lifestyles Support in the prevention and control of communicable diseases Conduct home visiting

9. Objectives of Public Health Nursing 3/3 To; Promote the health of school children through school health service Promote the health workers (occupational health) Promote and maintain the health of the elderly and handicapped Work in close cooperation with government, non-governmental and other local organizations to promote the health and welfare of individuals, families and communities

10. Principles of Public Health Nursing 1/3 Self introduction to the community and other health team members Survey area to acquaint self with important landmarks Review previous literatures if any to identify existing problems Understand the people‘s way of life- traditions , beliefs and other ways of living to identify useful ones and discourages harmful ones Address health needs of the people

11. Principles of Public Health Nursing 2/3 Involve community members in planning and implementation of services in order to gain their support Never decide for the people Make procedures and duties systematic making sure that people understand Become familiar with organized groups and opinion leaders and work through them Help people to assume responsibility so that in her absence work can still be carried out

12. Principles of Public Health Nursing 3/3 Try to gain the confidence of the people but do not give a promise which cannot be fulfilled Evaluate work so that she can make the necessary changes to suit them Work without expecting any material reward from community members Write and submit report to immediate supervisor

13. Public Health Nurses’ work 1/2 Researcher Health promoter/educator Health monitor Advocate Counsellor Programme planner/organiser

14. Public Health Nurses’ work 2/2 Provider of nursing care Change agent Reporter Resource mobiliser Team player

15. F unctions and R esponsibilities of the Public H ealth Nurse 1/4 Has clearly defined purposes and objectives for any activity she undertakes Knows the policy of the agency or ministry in which she works Has a sound public health concept through knowledge and understanding of related issues Is well grounded in social sciences; technique of interviewing, teaching, leadership and problem solving

16. F unctions and R esponsibilities of the Public H ealth Nurse 2/4 M ake periodic and continual appraisal and evaluation of health situation in the home, family and the patient Knows where and how to get aid- financial, legal, food, clothing and other social services D irect patients to make use of the available social services in the community

17. F unctions and R esponsibilities of the Public H ealth Nurse 3/4 Is a member of the health team e.g. Helps the hospital nurses to see their responsibilities in providing comprehensive nursing care and continuity of care She establishes community activity The community is exposed to all kinds of health teaching but she selects and emphasizes the best teaching the community needs

18. F unctions and R esponsibilities of the Public H ealth Nurse 4/4 Provides on-going staff education, as well as student education with written procedures to be followed Directs patients and clients to have the appropriate resources. Such as finance, nutrition, clothes etc Liaise with clients, families and the various agencies which provide related social services

19. Summary Public Health Nursing is a multi-disciplinary profession Equips the professional with skills and knowledge

20. Conclusion We will be going through Reproductive and Child Health, so lets read ahead

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