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CHN NOTES make sure to watch recordings while reading this notes — health promotion e.g eat healthy foods — Preventing complication e.g avoid eating fatty foods Definition of CHM: — learned practice discipline with ultimate oal of contributing to client OLOF Optimum Level of functioning) through teaching and quality delivery of care behaviora “change — Special field of nursing that combines the skills of nursing, public health & some phases of Social assistance & functions for: © promotion of health © improvement of Social&physical condition © rehabilitation of illness and disability — Synthesis of nursing practice & public health practice applied to promoting and preserving health of population PHILOSOPHY Of CHN — system of beliefs that provides a basis for & guides actions — provides direction describes the whats, whys and hows of activity within profession Philosophy accdng to Margaret Shetland: — Philosophy of CHN is based on the ‘worth and dignity of a man PRINCIPLES Of CHN 1. CHM is based on recognized needs of communities, families, groups & individual 2. CHV) must fully understand the objectives and policies of the agency she represents. 3. In CHM, family is the unit of service. 4. CH must be available to all. 5. Health teaching is the PRIMARY responsibility of CHV) 6. CH work as a member of the health team #. There must be provision for periodic evaluation of CHM services 8. Opportunities for continuing staff education programs for nurses must be provided by the agency 9. CHN makes use of available community health resources 10. CHM utilizes the already existing active organization in the community 11. There should be accurate recording & reporting in CHN FEATURES Of CH * Preventive approach to health * It is characterized by being population or aggregate-focused. * It is developmental in nature DIFFERENT FIELDS of CHN — seen as subspecialty nursing practice generally delivered within “official" or government agencies. — flims to promote the health of school personnel & pupil/students. — flims to prevent health problems that could hinder students learning & performance — defined 1 err practice that focuses on promotion, prevention & restoration of health w/in context of a Safe & healthy environment. — Prevention of adverse health effects from environmental hazards 
