Exam 2

Public Health Policy

Decisions that impact the health and well-being of populations, involving law, regulation, and practice.

MAPP

Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships, a framework for improving health outcomes through collaboration and planning.

Evaluate

The systematic collection and analysis of health data to assess community needs.

Implement

Coordinated execution of targeted interventions aimed at improving public health.

Plan

Strategic formulation of community-specific health goals and measurable objectives based on needs assessment.

Healthy People 2030

An initiative that aims to attain healthy lives free of preventable diseases and health disparities.

Cultural Competency

The ability to adapt behaviors and policies to ensure respectful, effective healthcare interactions.

Health Literacy

The competence to comprehend and utilize health-related information effectively.

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)

Conditions in which individuals live, learn, work, and play, affecting health outcomes.

Equity

Providing tailored solutions based on specific needs to achieve desired health outcomes.

Advocacy in Public Health

Proactively influencing political decisions and policy-making for societal health and welfare benefits.

Culturally Sensitive Nursing Interventions

Strategies such as cultural preservation, accommodation, and repatterning to support diverse patient needs.

Ethical Decision-Making Framework

A systematic approach to identifying ethical issues, considering options, and evaluating outcomes.

Beneficence

The ethical obligation to promote good and act in the best interest of patients.

Nonmaleficence

The principle of avoiding harm to patients and ensuring safety in healthcare interventions.

Distributive Justice

Fairness in the distribution of healthcare resources, ensuring equitable access.

Cultural Humility

A continuous process of self-reflection and recognition of evolving cultural dynamics.

Veracity

The commitment to truthfulness and honesty in communication with patients.

Feminist Ethics

Focuses on power dynamics and advocates for equitable distributions of power in health.

Moral Distress

Arises when individuals cannot act according to their moral beliefs due to constraints.

Cultural Broker

Acting as a facilitator to bridge gaps between patients and the healthcare system.

Health Disparities

Serious distinctions in health burdens faced by specific groups compared to others.

Cultural Awareness

Acknowledging and understanding one’s biases and the cultural expressions of others.

Community Themes and Strengths Assessment

Identifies community perceptions of health issues and assets for health improvement.