NR442 - Community Health Exam 1

NR442 - Community Health Exam 1 Terms in this set (56) Population A group of people having common personal or environmental characteristics May also refer to all of the people in a defined community Aggregate Subgroups or sub-populations that have some common characteristics or concerns Brainpower Read More Community Definition A collection of people who interact with one another and whose common interests or characteristics form the basis for a sense of unity of belonging 3 defining factors: people, place, interaction (common characteristics, interests, goals) Community Health Nurse Organized health efforts at the community level through both government and private efforts Population based nursing Prevention the progression of disease at the earliest period/phase feasible using the appropriate level(s) of prevention Should be aware of health patters/indicators Identifies areas for further investigation and intervention Community-Based Nursing "Application of the nursing process in caring for individuals, families and groups where they live, work or go to school or as they move through the health care system" Setting-specific Emphasis is on acute and chronic care Public Health Nurse *Health promotion *Disease prevention *Identification of populations at risk *Desires to prolong life Preserve the health of the community and surrounding populations by focusing on health promotion and health maintenance of individuals, families, and groups within the community. Core Public Health Functions - 10 Essential Services *Assessment: Regular collection, analysis, and information sharing about health conditions, risks, and resources in a community. Policy development: Use of information gathered during assessment to develop local and state