2. INTRODUCTION
– “Community health nursing is a synthesis of nursing practice applied in
promoting and preserving the health of the population. Community health
implies integration of curative, preventive and promotional health services. The
aim of community diagnosis is the identification of community health problems.
3. DEFINITION
– It is a synthesis of nursing and public health practice applied to promoting and
preserving the health of the people.
4. AIMS OF COMMUNITY
HEALTH NURSING
To promote health and efficiency.
Prevention and control diseases and disabilities.
Need based health care to prolong life.
5. OBJECTIVES OF COMMUNITY
HEALTH NURSING
Provide antenatal, intranatal and postnatal, care to ensure safe pregnancy and
delivery.
Immunization.
Provide under five children care.
Health education.
To improve the ability of the community to deal with their own health problems.
6. To strengthen the community resources.
To prevent and control communicable and non-communicable diseases.
To provide specialized services.
To conduct research.
7. PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY
HEALTH NURSING
It should be planned based on the needs of the community.
It is based on identified needs and functions.
Integration of Health education, guidance and supervision with community health
nursing services.
Health services should be realistic in terms of available resources.
Community is the focus which is the unit of health care services.
8. Professional relationship with etiquette and dignity.
Community participation is the integral part of the community health services.
Individual and family members participation in decision making.
Health services must be continuous.
9. Proper records and reports are essential.
Proper evaluation of health services.
Health services must be available to all without any difference.
10. COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
ROLES AND FUNCTIONS
– PLANNER/PROGRAMMER
Identifies needs, priorities, and problems of individuals, families, and
communities.
Formulates municipal health plan in the absence of a medical doctor.
Interprets and implements nursing plan, program policies, memoranda, and
circular for the concerned staff personnel.
Provides technical assistance to rural health midwives in health matters.
11. – PROVIDER OF NURSING CARE
Provides direct nursing care to sick or disabled in the home, clinic, school, or
workplace.
Develops the family’s capability to take care of the sick, disabled, or dependent
member.
12. – COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
Motivates and enhances community participation in terms of planning,
organizing, implementing, and evaluating health services.
Initiates and participates in community development activities.
13. – COORDINATOR OF SERVICES
Coordinates with individuals, families, and groups for health related services
provided by various members of the health team.
Coordinates nursing program with other health programs like environmental
sanitation, health education, dental health, and mental health.
14. – TRAINER/HEALTH EDUCATOR
Identifies and interprets training needs of the RHMs, Barangay Health Workers
(BHW), and hilots.
Conducts training for RHMs and hilots on promotion and disease prevention.
Conducts pre and post-consultation conferences for clinic clients; acts as a
resource speaker on health and health related services.
Initiates the use of tri-media (radio/TV, cinema plugs, and print ads) for health
education purposes.
Conducts pre-marital counseling.
15. – HEALTH MONITOR
Detects deviation from health of individuals, families, groups, and communities
through contacts/visits with them.
– ROLE MODEL
Provides good example of healthful living to the members of the community.
16. – CHANGE AGENT
Motivates changes in health behavior in individuals, families, groups, and
communities that also include lifestyle in order to promote and maintain health.
– RESEARCHER
Participates in the conduct of survey studies and researches on nursing and
health-related subjects.
Coordinates with government and non-government organization in the
implementation of studies/research.
17. – RESEARCHER
Participates in the conduct of survey studies and researches on nursing and
health-related subjects.
Coordinates with government and non-government organization in the
implementation of studies/research.
