A home visit is one of the essential parts of the community health services because most of the people are found in a home.
Home visit fulfils the needs of individual, family and community in general for nursing service and health counseling.
A home visit is one of the essential parts of the community health services because most of the people are found in a home.
Home visit fulfils the needs of individual, family and community in general for nursing service and health counseling.
Unit -I : Community Health IntroductionSMVDCoN ,J&K
Special field of nursing that combines the skill of nursing, public health and same phase of social assistance and function as part of the total public health program for the promotion of health, the improvement of the condition in the social & physical environment, rehabilitation of illness & Disability.
CHN Process Includes 6 Steps such as Community assessment, Community Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation & Re-planning.
Topic of F.Y.GNM
Subject - CHN I
A home visit is one of the essential parts of the community health services because most of the people are found in a home. Home visit fulfils the needs of individual, family and community in general for nursing service and health counselling. A home visit is considered as the backbone of community health service. A home visit is a family –nurse contact which allows the health worker to assess the home and family situation in order to provide the necessary nursing care and health-related activities.
Family health services are the central point of health services.
It is an important component of “Health for All” goal.
Health of each individual affects the health of other member of family.
Unit -I : Community Health IntroductionSMVDCoN ,J&K
Special field of nursing that combines the skill of nursing, public health and same phase of social assistance and function as part of the total public health program for the promotion of health, the improvement of the condition in the social & physical environment, rehabilitation of illness & Disability.
CHN Process Includes 6 Steps such as Community assessment, Community Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation & Re-planning.
Topic of F.Y.GNM
Subject - CHN I
A home visit is one of the essential parts of the community health services because most of the people are found in a home. Home visit fulfils the needs of individual, family and community in general for nursing service and health counselling. A home visit is considered as the backbone of community health service. A home visit is a family –nurse contact which allows the health worker to assess the home and family situation in order to provide the necessary nursing care and health-related activities.
Family health services are the central point of health services.
It is an important component of “Health for All” goal.
Health of each individual affects the health of other member of family.
Bag Technique, its Introduction, Definition, objectives, its purposes, principles, indications followed by its supply and equipments in all pockets of the bag
Community health bag is known as a public health bag is an essential equipment of a public health nurse , designed to carry materials needed during a visit to the home, school .
Equipment and material are needed to make tests and to demonstrate patient care such as eye irrigation, application of ointments ,medications.
Four compartments are present in the bag:
Outer pocket
Side pockets
Sterile compartments
Lower compartment
Bag technique is a prior procedure which is carried out before other procedures. Without bag technique the next steps can not be carried out.
BAG TECHNIQUE Bag technique-a tool making use of public health bag through wh...Sapna Thakur
is an essential and indispensable equipment of the public health nurse which he/she has to carry along when he/she goes out home visiting. It contains basic medications and articles which are necessary for giving care.
Medical Technology Tackles New Health Care Demand - Research Report - March 2...pchutichetpong
M Capital Group (“MCG”) predicts that with, against, despite, and even without the global pandemic, the medical technology (MedTech) industry shows signs of continuous healthy growth, driven by smaller, faster, and cheaper devices, growing demand for home-based applications, technological innovation, strategic acquisitions, investments, and SPAC listings. MCG predicts that this should reflects itself in annual growth of over 6%, well beyond 2028.
According to Chris Mouchabhani, Managing Partner at M Capital Group, “Despite all economic scenarios that one may consider, beyond overall economic shocks, medical technology should remain one of the most promising and robust sectors over the short to medium term and well beyond 2028.”
There is a movement towards home-based care for the elderly, next generation scanning and MRI devices, wearable technology, artificial intelligence incorporation, and online connectivity. Experts also see a focus on predictive, preventive, personalized, participatory, and precision medicine, with rising levels of integration of home care and technological innovation.
The average cost of treatment has been rising across the board, creating additional financial burdens to governments, healthcare providers and insurance companies. According to MCG, cost-per-inpatient-stay in the United States alone rose on average annually by over 13% between 2014 to 2021, leading MedTech to focus research efforts on optimized medical equipment at lower price points, whilst emphasizing portability and ease of use. Namely, 46% of the 1,008 medical technology companies in the 2021 MedTech Innovator (“MTI”) database are focusing on prevention, wellness, detection, or diagnosis, signaling a clear push for preventive care to also tackle costs.
In addition, there has also been a lasting impact on consumer and medical demand for home care, supported by the pandemic. Lockdowns, closure of care facilities, and healthcare systems subjected to capacity pressure, accelerated demand away from traditional inpatient care. Now, outpatient care solutions are driving industry production, with nearly 70% of recent diagnostics start-up companies producing products in areas such as ambulatory clinics, at-home care, and self-administered diagnostics.
CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V - ROLE OF PEADIATRIC NURSE.pdfSachin Sharma
Pediatric nurses play a vital role in the health and well-being of children. Their responsibilities are wide-ranging, and their objectives can be categorized into several key areas:
1. Direct Patient Care:
Objective: Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to infants, children, and adolescents in various healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, etc.).
This includes tasks like:
Monitoring vital signs and physical condition.
Administering medications and treatments.
Performing procedures as directed by doctors.
Assisting with daily living activities (bathing, feeding).
Providing emotional support and pain management.
2. Health Promotion and Education:
Objective: Promote healthy behaviors and educate children, families, and communities about preventive healthcare.
This includes tasks like:
Administering vaccinations.
Providing education on nutrition, hygiene, and development.
Offering breastfeeding and childbirth support.
Counseling families on safety and injury prevention.
3. Collaboration and Advocacy:
Objective: Collaborate effectively with doctors, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for children.
Objective: Advocate for the rights and best interests of their patients, especially when children cannot speak for themselves.
This includes tasks like:
Communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
Identifying and addressing potential risks to child welfare.
Educating families about their child's condition and treatment options.
4. Professional Development and Research:
Objective: Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in pediatric healthcare through continuing education and research.
Objective: Contribute to improving the quality of care for children by participating in research initiatives.
This includes tasks like:
Attending workshops and conferences on pediatric nursing.
Participating in clinical trials related to child health.
Implementing evidence-based practices into their daily routines.
By fulfilling these objectives, pediatric nurses play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal health and well-being of children throughout all stages of their development.
Telehealth Psychology Building Trust with Clients.pptxThe Harvest Clinic
Telehealth psychology is a digital approach that offers psychological services and mental health care to clients remotely, using technologies like video conferencing, phone calls, text messaging, and mobile apps for communication.
CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing tool, holds immense potential to reshape medicine, agriculture, and our understanding of life. But like any powerful tool, it comes with ethical considerations.
Unveiling CRISPR: This naturally occurring bacterial defense system (crRNA & Cas9 protein) fights viruses. Scientists repurposed it for precise gene editing (correction, deletion, insertion) by targeting specific DNA sequences.
The Promise: CRISPR offers exciting possibilities:
Gene Therapy: Correcting genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Agriculture: Engineering crops resistant to pests and harsh environments.
Research: Studying gene function to unlock new knowledge.
The Peril: Ethical concerns demand attention:
Off-target Effects: Unintended DNA edits can have unforeseen consequences.
Eugenics: Misusing CRISPR for designer babies raises social and ethical questions.
Equity: High costs could limit access to this potentially life-saving technology.
The Path Forward: Responsible development is crucial:
International Collaboration: Clear guidelines are needed for research and human trials.
Public Education: Open discussions ensure informed decisions about CRISPR.
Prioritize Safety and Ethics: Safety and ethical principles must be paramount.
CRISPR offers a powerful tool for a better future, but responsible development and addressing ethical concerns are essential. By prioritizing safety, fostering open dialogue, and ensuring equitable access, we can harness CRISPR's power for the benefit of all. (2998 characters)
Global launch of the Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index 2nd wave – alongside...ILC- UK
The Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index is an online tool created by ILC that ranks countries on six metrics including, life span, health span, work span, income, environmental performance, and happiness. The Index helps us understand how well countries have adapted to longevity and inform decision makers on what must be done to maximise the economic benefits that comes with living well for longer.
Alongside the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 28 May 2024, we launched the second version of our Index, allowing us to track progress and give new insights into what needs to be done to keep populations healthier for longer.
The speakers included:
Professor Orazio Schillaci, Minister of Health, Italy
Dr Hans Groth, Chairman of the Board, World Demographic & Ageing Forum
Professor Ilona Kickbusch, Founder and Chair, Global Health Centre, Geneva Graduate Institute and co-chair, World Health Summit Council
Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director, Country Health Policies and Systems Division, World Health Organisation EURO
Dr Marta Lomazzi, Executive Manager, World Federation of Public Health Associations
Dr Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare and Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
Dr Karin Tegmark Wisell, Director General, Public Health Agency of Sweden
The Importance of Community Nursing Care.pdfAD Healthcare
NDIS and Community 24/7 Nursing Care is a specific type of support that may be provided under the NDIS for individuals with complex medical needs who require ongoing nursing care in a community setting, such as their home or a supported accommodation facility.
Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
The Valsalva maneuver exerts pressure to expel faeces through a voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining forced expiration against a closed airway. Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical wound are at greater risk for cardiac dysrhythmias and elevated blood pressure with the Valsalva maneuver and need to avoid straining to pass the stool.
Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Improper diet, reduced fluid intake, lack of exercise, and certain medications can cause constipation. For example, patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. The signs of constipation include infrequent bowel movements (less than every 3 days), difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, inability to defecate at will, and hard feaces
IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. It is associated with disorders affecting digestion, absorption, and secretion in the GI tract. Intestinal contents pass through the small and large intestine too quickly to allow for the usual absorption of fluid and nutrients. Irritation within the colon results in increased mucus secretion. As a result, feces become watery, and the patient is unable to control the urge to defecate. Normally an anal bag is safe and effective in long-term treatment of patients with fecal incontinence at home, in hospice, or in the hospital. Fecal incontinence is expensive and a potentially dangerous condition in terms of contamination and risk of skin ulceration
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum. They are either external or internal.
FLATULENCE
As gas accumulates in the lumen of the intestines, the bowel wall stretches and distends (flatulence). It is a common cause of abdominal fullness, pain, and cramping. Normally intestinal gas escapes through the mouth (belching) or the anus (passing of flatus)
FECAL INCONTINENCE
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus. Incontinence harms a patient’s body image
PREPARATION AND GIVING OF LAXATIVESACCORDING TO POTTER AND PERRY,
An enema is the instillation of a solution into the rectum and sig
Navigating Challenges: Mental Health, Legislation, and the Prison System in B...Guillermo Rivera
This conference will delve into the intricate intersections between mental health, legal frameworks, and the prison system in Bolivia. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current challenges faced by mental health professionals working within the legislative and correctional landscapes. Topics of discussion will include the prevalence and impact of mental health issues among the incarcerated population, the effectiveness of existing mental health policies and legislation, and potential reforms to enhance the mental health support system within prisons.
3. INTRODUCTION
It is an essential and indispensable
equipment of the Community Health
Nurse which he/she has to carry along
when he/she goes out home visiting.
It contains basic medications and
articles which are necessary for giving care
in the community.
4. community Bag Technique DEFINITION????
A tool making use of public health bag
through which the nurse, during his/her
home visit, can perform nursing
procedures with ease and neatness, saving
time and effort with the end in view of
rendering effective nursing care.
5. OBJECTIVES
1. To make community visit effective.
2. To carry out nursing care at home.
3. To prevent diseases among members.
4. To treat minor illness.
5. To promote “health for all.”
7. COMMUNITY BAG
The Community Bag is otherwise known as
Public Health Bag which is made up of
material like linen, plastic, fiber. It is an
essential tool of Community health nurse
during his/her home visit.
11. The bigger cabin
can use for to keep
sterile
instruments,
dressing
pack…etc…
smaller cabins
can be use for
keeping
thermometer,
family planning
devices, medicine,
solutions…etc
16. CONTENT OF COMMUNITY BAG
1. Paper lining
2. Extra paper for making waste bag
3. Plastic Apron
4. Hand towel
5. Soap in a soap dish
6. Thermometers (oral and rectal)
7. 2 pairs of scissors (surgical and bandage)
8. 2 pairs of artery forceps (curved and straight)
9. Disposable syringes with needles.
17. CONTENT OF COMMUNITY BAG
11. Foetoscope
12. Sterile dressing
13. Cotton balls
14. Cord clamp
15. Adhesive tape
16. Measuring tape
17. 1 pair of sterile gloves
18. Baby’s weighing scale
19. Spirit lamp
20. 2 test tubes
18. CONTENT OF COMMUNITY BAG
21. Test tube holders
22. Solutions of:
a) Betadine solution
b) Spirit
c) Savlone solution
d) Hydrogen peroxide
e) Acetic acid
f) Benedict’s solution
23. *Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope are carried
separately.
24. Medicine: Essential medicine to treat minor illness.
19. PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY
BAG TECHNIQUE
1. It should be a need based health visit.
2. Family information is made available before hand
for appropriate action.
3. Make sure of creating scientific base health
awareness among family members at home.
4. Should be Kind and Courteous at care.
5. Bag technique should save time and effort on the
part of the nurse in the performance of nursing
procedures.
6. Bag technique should show the effectiveness of
total care given to an individual or family.
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20. PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY
BAG TECHNIQUE
7. Bag technique can be performed in a variety of ways
depending upon agency policies, actual home situation,
etc., as long as principles of avoiding transfer of infection
is carried out.
8. The bag should be kept in clean area without danger of
being contaminated by the children or domestic animals
9. Clean and boil the articles after using and replace it
safely.
10. Avoid unnecessary exposure while doing procedure.
11. Secure the bag by often cleaning and should be covered
properly when it is not in use.
21. TECHNIQUES OF USING
COMMUNITYBAG
1. Upon arrival at the patient’s home, greet the family
members, maintain rapport and gain their confidence.
2. Spread the plastic sheet on a neat and clean place and keep
the bag on it (News paper can use).
3. Ask for a mug of water or a glass of water if tap water is
not available.
4. Open the bag and take out the hand washing articles (towel
and soap dish with soap and nail brush).
5. Wash hands using soap and water, wipe with towel to dry.
6. Take out the apron from the bag and wear it, if necessary.
7. Open the bag, take out essential items and close the bag.
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22. TECHNIQUES OF USING
COMMUNITYBAG
6. Complete the procedure, place the used or dirty
articles separately and disinfect these articles with
proper method.
7. A separate bag can be used to carry these
instruments(Dirty/ Disinfected ).
8. Wash your hands at end of the procedure.
9. Return the articles to the bag.
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23. TECHNIQUES OF USING
COMMUNITYBAG
10. Record your service.
11. Close the bag immediately.
12. Fold used paper with used side inside.
13. Write a report immediately.
14. Inform your next visit.
15. Dispose waste bag or burn it.
24. IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER
WHILE USING COMMUNITY BAG
1. The bag should contain all the necessary articles,
supplies and equipments that will be used to answer
even emergency needs.
2. The bag and its contents should be cleaned very
often, the supplies replaced and ready for use
anytime.
3. The bag and its contents should be well protected
from contact with any article in the patient’s home.
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25. IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER
WHILE USING COMMUNITY BAG
4. Consider the bag and its contents clean and
sterile, while articles that belong to the patients
as dirty and contaminated.
5. The arrangement of the contents of the bag
should be the one most convenient to the user,
to facilitate efficiency and avoid confusion
26. SUMMARY
The public health bag is a
vehicle for nursing and the tools
needed for Community health
visit.