CHN

The utilization of the nursing process in the different levels of clientele-individuals, families, population groups and communities, concerned with the promotion of health, prevention of disease and disability and rehabilitation
Goal:

To raise the level of citizenry by helping communities and families to cope with the discontinuities in and threats to health in such a way as to maximize their potential for high-level wellness

Philosophy: based on worth and dignity of a person 5 FOLD MISSION: HHHDS H-Health promotion H-Health protection H-Health balance D-Disease prevention S-Social justice

Principles: HEALTH H-Health screening E-EPI A-Assessment of risk factors L-Learn the basics of CHN T-Therapeutic diet H-Health teaching

Roles of CH Nurse Role Model provides good example of healthful living to the community Clinician - who is a health care provider, taking care of the sick people at home or in the RHU Health Advocator speaks/acts on behalf of the client Health Educator /Trainer - conducts seminars, health teaching, train new CH nurses Supervisor - who monitors and supervises the performance of midwives

Roles of CH Nurse Facilitator - who establishes multi - sectoral linkages by referral system Collaborator working with other health team Change Agent motivates changes in health behavior of ind., families, group & comm. Inc. lifestyle to promote & maintain health Researcher participates /assist in the conduct of surveys/researches r/t health Statistician records & reports data to appropriate authorities

DOH

Vision - DOH is the leader, staunch advocate and model in promoting health for all in the Philippines.
Mission - guarantee equitable, sustainable

and quality health for all Filipinos esp. the poor and to lead the quest for excellence in health

RA 8423
Traditional and Alternative medicines act of 1997 by Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) (Dec. 09,1997) To encourage scientific research on and develop traditional and alternative health care systems that have direct impact on public health care; To develop and coordinate skills training courses for various forms of traditional and alternative health care modalities;

To promote and advocate the use of traditional, alternative, preventive and curative health care modalities that have been proven safe, effective, cost effective and consistent with government standards on medical practice; To formulate policies to strengthen the role of traditional and alternative health care delivery system; and

10 Advocated Herbal Plants by DOH: LUBBY SANTA Lagundi Sambong Ulasimang Bato Alkapulko Bayabas Niyog-niyogan Bawang Tsaang Gubat Yerta Buena Ampalaya Tips: B-boiling - do not cover O-one kind of plant for every symptom N-no insecticides U-use clay pot and advocated part of the plant S-stop when symptoms persist

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