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What is the aim, work setting, roles, client focus and funding for a Public Health Nurse

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Aim: focus on promoting, protecting, preserving health of populations
Work setting: client homes, schools, workplaces, streets, clinics
Roles: health promotion, disease/illness prevention, health protection, health surveillance, population health assessment, emergency preparedness and response.
Client focus: individual, families, group, community, or larger population
Funding: municipal and/or provincial

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What is the aim, work setting, roles, Goal and funding for a Community-based visit nursing

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Aim: health promotion, prevention, health restoration and maintenance, or palliative and end-of-life care
Work setting:
Roles: Multidisciplinary care provided in home (ADLs, IADLs, medical needs), assess for condition changes, education
GOAL: Maintain independence, Avoid hospitalization, Maintain/manage safety, Decrease decline
Funding: not for pofit and for profit- agencies

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Describe how the Canadian Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice guide nursing practice in the community

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1) Define depth and scope of practice
2) Expectations
3) inform education curricula
4) Guide research
5) Employers to implement professional development programs

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What is the goal of a Public Health Nurse

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increase the health of the community by preventing disease and promoting healthy behaviours/environments

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What is the role of a PHN and give examples

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  • Health promotion (supports healthy public policy)
  • Health prevention (encourage healthy lifestyle choices)
  • ” protection (control infectious diseases)
  • ” surveillance (collects and reports data for tracking and forecasting health events)
  • Population health assessment (collects info about pop. to initiate or evaluate services)
  • Emergency preparedness and response (plans for and evaluates the public health’s response to disasters)
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Role of HHN

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o chronic disease management/terminal illness across lifespan (e.g., management of IV infusion therapy)
o palliative care and end of life care
o Rehabilitation (wound care clinic)
o Health teaching (new diabetics)
o Support for individuals and caregivers
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Role of a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (PHCNP)

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o is a RN with advanced university training whose practice functions include ordering/interpreting diagnostic tests and prescribing pharmaceuticals
o health screening (pap smears)
o diagnosis (order and interpret)
o disease management (prescribe meds)

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Describe role of a Outpost nurse/CHN

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CHN in the north focuses on the roles of a PHN in rural and remote communities, and may also perform the roles of an HHN and acute care nurse

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Occupational health nurse focuses on

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health promotion, restoration, and injury/disease prevention in the workplace

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Describe role of a Parish nurse

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works in faith communities to promote health, healing and wholeness

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Define community health

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environmental, social, and economic resources to sustain emotional and physical well being among people in ways that advance their aspirations and satisfy their needs in their unique environment (WHO)

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What are some components of a healthy community?

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o Clean and safe physical environment
o Peace, equity, and social justice
o Adequate access to food, water, shelter, income, safety, work, and recreation for all
o Adequate access to healthcare services
o Strong, mutually supportive relationships and networks
o Opportunities for learning and skill development
o Diverse and vital community
o Workplaces supportive of well-being
o Wide participation of residents in decision making
o Strong local cultural and spiritual heritage
o Protection of the natural environment
o Responsible use of resources to ensure long-term sustainability

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what is the goal of case management

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to arrive at quality, cost-effective client outcomes

A collaborative approach used by CHNs to coordinate and facilitate the delivery of healthcare services

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Identify the process of case management

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o Identify and assess clients’ needs, plan care, provide or delegate care, and follow up with an evaluation of care