As a community health nurse the most important elements to stress to the community is to ensure steps have been implemented to secure your family‚ property and business. Developing a Family Disaster Plan is an often overlooked but crucial part of disaster preparedness. Living in Florida we prepare annually for hurricane season from June through November and prepare a hurricane preparation list as follows: Assemble Important Documents In a waterproof container‚ put important documents like:
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Community Health Nursing: Definitions: 1) World Health Organization: a. Special field of nursing that combines skills of nursing public health… b. Function as part of total public health program for: i. Promotion of health ii. Improvement of condition iii.Rehabilitation of illness and disability Jacobsen a. Learned practice discipline with ultimate goal of contributing as individuals to promote client’s optimum level of functioning through teaching and delivery of care Dr. Ruth B. Freeman a. CHN
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1. Public health systems are operating within a context of ongoing changes‚ which exert a number of pressures on the public health system. These changes include all of the following‚ except: A. Health reforms B. Existing and emerging environmental hazards C. New technologies for health care D. None of the above 2. In response to the changes of the times‚ the UN General Assembly adopted a vision of poverty reduction and sustainable development. This is exemplified
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Mental Health America HSC 310 David Olsen January 24‚2011 Mental Health America Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives. With more than 320 affiliate nationwide‚ we represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well being of the nation‚ every day‚ and in a time of crisis (2007 Mental Health America). As an
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NUR4023 Health in Society Depression is an exceedingly common psychological disorder that affects approximately 19% of people over the age of 16 according to The Office for National Statistics. The DSM V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) describes the criterion for MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) as “depressed mood or a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities for more than two weeks” that leads to “impaired function”‚ in one’s occupation‚ education or social life. As
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Problem Statement The misconception of mental illness and the stigma that follows can exacerbate the difficulties faced by Barbadians living with mental health problems‚ causing an impact on them seeking mental health care and maintaining their optimal levels of functioning. What is mental Health Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential‚ can cope with the normal stresses of life‚ can work productively and fruitfully‚ and is able
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COLLEGE OF NURSING NCM 101 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING Health Promotion and Public Health Health • A State of complete physical‚ mental and social well- being‚ not merely an absence of disease or infirmity (WHO‚ 1948). • A State of being well and using every power the individual possesses to the fullest extent (Nightingale‚ 1969). • Optimum Level of Functioning (OLOF) Determinants of Health (World Health Organization) • The health of individuals and communities are‚ to a large extent
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Health Economics Strayer University Health Economics HSA 510 Dr. Christine McMahon July 19‚ 2013 Health Economics Economics focuses on allocation of resources for businesses. Health economics emphasizes the functional capability of the health care system and obtaining the most from available resources. Health economics is not only the concern of economists but also hospital management and health care professionals. In fact‚ allocation of health care resources affects everyone. The center
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Mental Health and Recidivism I. Introduction II. Deinstituionalization a. Refers to the discharge of over 85% of patients from state operated psychiatric hospitals b. State mental hospitals began releasing thousands of patients with chronic and severe psychiatric disorders into communities that lacked resources to provide an alternative. 1. Persons with mental illness were left unable to access appropriate treatment and social support services which led them to become homeless‚ impoverished
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The cause and the extent of the identified health issue The identified issue I have chosen to create a program for is that of mental issues that include: depression‚ stress and anxiety. The extent of these common causes is so large that everybody is affected by one or the other at any time in their life. A lot of people who may work casual‚ part time or full time can also be doing other jobs on the side or studying and do not have the time to make an appointment with a counselling company or just
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