NFDN 2006 Unit 4

NFDN 2006 Unit 4
What is the characteristic for community as the client approach - -Screening
and immunizations
Assessment emphasizes the use of epidemiological data and disease
occurrence to identify needs

- What is the characteristic for community as the partner approach - -
Community health nurse places emphasis on community strengths or assets
to manage community identified health concerns

- What are the 3 dimensions of a community - -Who? (people)
Where? (geographical and time)
What? (what does it do)

- What are the types of communities - -Identifiable need
Problem ecology
Concern
Special interest
Viability
Resource
Action capacity
Political jurisdiction
Solution
Face-face
Neighbourhood

- Characteristics of a community as a partner - -Community is the unit of
care
Encourages community involvement, autonomy and empowerment
Emphasis on community strengths
Development of community capacity

- What model is used to protect a communities survival - -Neumann's

- What are the 8 subsystems of the Neumann's Systems model - -Physical
environment
Health and social services
Economy
Safety and transportation
Politics and government
Communication
Education
Recreation