Family Health Care

FAMILY HEALTH

refers to the collective health status of a family, which incorporates shared genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, and is utilized to assess individual health risks and guide preventive healthcare measures. (Ginsburg, 2013)

FAMILY HEALTH CARE

provision of Comprehensive Health Care such as promotive, preventative, curative and rehabilitative to all the family members.

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

an approach to healthcare that uses the best available evidence to guide nursing decisions and interventions.

BEST AVAILABLE EVIDENCE, CLINICAL EXPERTISE, PATIENT/FAMILY VALUES AND PREFERENCE, CARE CONTEXT AND RESOURCES

4 COMPONENT OF EBP

BEST AVAILABLE EVIDENCE

Information from reliable and current research, clinical guidelines, and other credible sources.

CLINICAL EXPERTISE

The healthcare professional's knowledge, skills, experience, and clinical judgment.

PATIENT/FAMILY VALUES AND PREFERENCES

The patient's or family's needs, beliefs, preferences, circumstances, and willingness to participate.

CARE CONTEXT AND RESOURCES

The available resources, setting, culture, and limitations that may affect implementation.

ASK, SEARCH, APPRAISE, APPLY, EVALUATE

EBP APPLICATION:

RURAL HEALTH UNIT:

a primary healthcare facility that provides basic and preventive health services to people in a municipality or rural community. It is usually staffed by a multidisciplinary health team, with each member having a specific role.

RURAL HEALTH PHYSICIAN

A physician responsible for the overall medical and public health services of the municipality.

BARANGAY HEALTH WORKER

A trained community volunteer who serves as a link between the community and the RHU.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

A registered nurse who provides nursing care and promotes health at the community level.

RURAL HEALTH MIDWIFE

A trained midwife who focuses mainly on maternal, newborn, and reproductive health services.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER

A public health worker responsible for monitoring environmental conditions that can affect community health.

HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION OFFICER

Personnel responsible for promoting healthy behaviors and disease prevention.

NUTRITIONIST-DIETITIAN

Assesses the nutritional status of individuals and families, provides advice about healthy eating, and develops appropriate meal or dietary recommendations.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS

They are responsible for governing and providing services within their local communities.

PROVINCES

The highest tier of LGUs, composed of a cluster of municipalities and component cities. Headed by a provincial governor.

CITIES

Classified into highly urbanized cities (HUCs), independent component cities (ICCs), and component cities. Headed by a city mayor.

MUNICIPALITIES

Also known as towns, these consist of a group of barangays. Headed by a municipal mayor.

BARANGAYS

The smallest local government unit in the country, serving as the primary planning and implementing unit of government policies. Headed by a barangay captain (punong barangay).

GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS

They support family and community health by providing health services, social protection, nutrition programs, technical assistance, and other resources.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Leads national health policies and programs. Provides technical direction and standards for health services

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT

is a national government agency in the Philippines responsible for protecting and promoting the social welfare and well-being of individuals, families, and communities, especially those who are poor, vulnerable, or disadvantaged.

PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM

Provides conditional cash grants to eligible poor families to support children’s education, health, and other basic needs.

ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS SITUATION

Provides various forms of assistance to individuals and families experiencing a crisis.

DISASTER RESPONSE AND ASSISTANCE

Provides relief and support to families affected by disasters and emergencies.

NATIONAL NUTRITION COUNCIL

Philippines' highest policy-making and coordinating body for nutrition. Formulates national food and nutrition policies.