COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CLINICAL SPECIALITY – II

Mayur
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1-    1- Epidemiology
Introduction
  • Concept, scope, definition, trends, History and development of modern Epidemiology
  • Contribution of epidemiology
  • Implications
Epidemiological methods
Measurement of health and disease
Health policies
Epidemiological approaches
  • Study of disease causatives
  • Health promotion
  • Levels of prevention
Epidemiology of

  • Communicable diseases
  • Non-communicable diseases
Emerging and re-emerging diseases Epidemics
National Integrated disease Surveillance Programme
Health information system
Epidemiology study and reports
Role of Community health nurse

2-    National Health and Family Welfare Programmes
Objectives, Organization/manpower/resources, Activities, Goals, inter-sectoral approach, implementation, item/purpose, role and responsibilities of community health nurse:
National Vector Borne Disease Control Programm (NVBDCP)
National Filaria Control Programme
National Leprosy Eradication Programme
Revised National TB Control Programme
National Programme for Control of Blindness
National Iodine Deficiency disorders Control Programme
National Mental Health Programme
National AIDS Control Programme
National Cancer Control Programme
RCH I and II
Non- communicable disease programmes
NRHM
Health Schemes:
  • ESI
  • CGHS
  • Health Insuranc

3-    School Health
Introduction: definition, concepts, objectives,.
Health assessment, Screening, identification, referral and follow up
Safe environment
Services, programmes and plans- first aid, treatment of minor ailments
Inter-sectoral coordination
Adolescent health
Disaster, disaster preparedness, and management
Guidance and counselling
School health records - maintenance and its importance
Roles and responsibilities of community health nurse

4-    International health
Global burden of disease
Global health rules to halt disease spread
Global health priorities and programmes
International quarantine
Health tourism
International cooperation and assistance
International travel and trade
Health and food legislation, laws, adulteration of food
Disaster management
Migration
International health agencies –World Health organizations, World health assembly, UNICEF, UNFPA, SIDA, US AID, DANIDA, DFID. AusAID etc
International health issues and problems
International nursing practice standards
International health vis-a-vis national health
International health days and their significance

5- Education and administration
Quality assurance
Standards, Protocols, Policies, Procedures
Infection control; Standard safety measures
Nursing audit
Design of Sub-Centre/Primary Health Centre/ Community health centre
Staffing; Supervision and monitoring-Performance appraisal
Budgeting
Material management
Role and responsibilities of different categories of personnel in community health
Referral chain- community outreach services
Transportation
Public relations
Planning the in-service educational programme and teaching
Training of various categories of health workers- preparation of manuals

6-    Geriatric
Concept, trends, problems and issues
Ageing process, and changes
Theories of ageing
Health problems and needs
Psycho-physiological stressors and disorders
Myths and facts of ageing
Health assessment
Home for aged-various agencies
Rehabilitation of the elderly
Care of the elderly
Elderly abuse
Training and supervision of caregivers
Government welfare measures Programmes for elderly- Role of NGOs
Roles and responsibilities of Geriatric nurse in the community

7-    Rehabilitation
Introduction: Concepts, principles, trends, issues,
Rehabilitation team
Models, Methods
Community-based rehabilitation
Ethical issues
Rehabilitation Council of India
Disability and rehabilitation- Use of various prosthetic devices
Psychosocial rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of chronic diseases
Restorative rehabilitation
Vocational rehabilitation
Role of voluntary organizations
Guidance and counselling
Welfare measures
Role and responsibilities of community health nurse

8-    Community mental health
Magnitude, trends and issues
National Mental Health Program- Community mental health program
The Changing Focus of care
The Public Health Model
Case Management- Collaborative care
Crisis intervention
Welfare agencies
Population at Risk
The community as Client
 Primary Prevention·
 Secondary prevention·
 Tertiary Prevention·
Community-based rehabilitation
Human rights of the mentally ill
Substance use
Mentally challenged groups
Role of community health nurse

9-    Occupational health
Introduction: Trends, issues, Definition, Aims, Objectives, Workplace safety
Ergonomics and Ergonomic solutions
Occupational environment- Physical, social, Decision making, Critical thinking
Occupational hazards for different categories of people- physical, chemical, biological, mechanical, Accidents,
Occupational diseases and disorders
Measures for Health promotion of workers; Prevention and control of occupational diseases, disability limitations and rehabilitation
Women and occupational health
Occupational education and counselling
Violence at the workplace
Child labour
Disaster preparedness and management
Legal issues: Legislation, Labour unions, ILO and WHO recommendations, Factories act, ESI act
Role of Community health nurse, Occupational health team