Unit 11 the role of public health in hsc
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Aim The aim of this unit is to raise learners’ awareness of factors influencing public health and the different approaches taken to reduce incidence of disease and illness in communities.
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The document discusses the concepts of community health and development, primary health care, and the role of community health nursing. It provides definitions and principles of primary health care and community health nursing according to global organizations. The key points are:
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- 1. Unit 11 The Role of Public Health in HCS Unit 11 The Role of Public Health in Health and Social Care Aim The aim of this unit is to raise learners’ awareness of factors influencing public health and the different approaches taken to reduce incidence of disease and illness in communities. Learning outcomes On successful completion of this unit a learner will: 1 Understand different approaches and strategies used to measure, monitor and control the incidence of disease in communities 2 Be able to investigate the implications of illness and disease in communities for the provision of health and social care services 3 Understand the factors influencing the health and wellbeing of individuals in health or social care settings.
- 2. Unit 11 The Role of Public Health in Health and Social Care Unit content 1 Understand different approaches and strategies used to measure, monitor and control the incidence of disease in communities Roles of different agencies: local, national, international agencies eg local authorities, health trusts, government, European Union, World Health Organization, voluntary organizations Epidemiology: incidence (geographical distribution, incidence rates, trends); vulnerable groups; causes; spread and controls Infectious disease: one of eg influenza, food/water borne infections, HIV/AIDS, a childhood illness, tuberculosis, MRSA Non-infectious disease: one of eg malignant disease, cardiovascular diseases obesity, asthma Statistical data: graphical, numerical, tabular; probabilities, incidence rates, trends Approaches and strategies: surveillance, screening, immunization, education, legislation, social welfare, environmental controls
- 3. Unit 11 The Role of Public Health in Health and Social Care 2 Be able to investigate the implications of illness and disease in communities for the provision of health and social care services Priorities and approaches: prevention, treatment, palliative care, remedial care Relationship: planning, facilities, expertise, partnership working, funding, individual versus public good Lifestyle choices: diet, exercise, substance use, work culture, relaxation Avail online Assignment Help for HND in health and social care with HND Assignment Help hndassignmenthelp@gmail.com www.hndassignmenthelp.co.uk +447464884564 3 Understand the factors influencing health and wellbeing of individuals in health or social care settings Priorities: factors eg safety and security, mobility, diet, hygiene, intellectual, social, emotional needs Strategies, systems and policies: organization of service provision, quality of provision, choices, complaints policies, partnerships, involvement of friends and family Activity to encourage behaviour change: education, physical exercise, games, consultation exercises (eg focus group), input from specialists Unit 11 The Role of Public Health in Health and Social Care Avail online Assignment Help for HND in health and social care for ICON College, St Patrick’s college, Mont Rose college, EThamescollege, South Thames college, UKCBC and many more HND Assignment Help