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Public health - CORRECT ANSWER-the organized efforts of society to keep people
healthy and prevent injury, illness and premature death. Includes programs, services
and policies that protect and promote the health of all Canadians
Focus of Public Healt...
Public health - CORRECT ANSWER-the organized efforts of society to keep people
healthy and prevent injury, illness and premature death. Includes programs, services
and policies that protect and promote the health of all Canadians
Focus of Public Health Professionals (Under the chief public health officer) - CORRECT
ANSWER-- Promote health;
- Prevent and control chronic diseases and injuries;
- Prevent and control infectious diseases;
- Prepare for and respond to public health emergencies;
- Serve as a central point for sharing Canada's expertise with the rest of the world;
- Apply international research and development to Canada's public health programs
- Strengthen intergovernmental collaboration on public health and facilitate national
approaches to the public health policy and planning
Public Health Nursing Competencies - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Public health and
nursing science.
2. Assessment and analysis.
3. Policy and program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
4. Partnerships, collaboration, and advocacy.
5. Diversity and inclusiveness.
6. Communication.
7. Leadership.
8. Professional responsibility and accountability
Leadership Competencies for Public Health Practice - CORRECT ANSWER-1. systems
transformation,
2. achieve results,
3. lead self,
4. engage others, and
5. develop coalition
Six essential functions of public health - CORRECT ANSWER-1. health protection,
2. health surveillance,
3. population health assessment,
4. disease and injury prevention,
5. health promotion, and
6. emergency preparation and response
, Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER-Values, norms, moral principles, virtues, and traditions
that guide human conduct
Bioethics - CORRECT ANSWER-ethical issues that are related to health and healthcare
Social justice - CORRECT ANSWER-the fair distribution of society's benefits,
responsibilities, and their consequences. It focuses on the relative position of one social
group in relationship to others in society, as well as on the root causes of disparities and
what can be done to eliminate them
Social Justice: Ten defining attributes - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Equity
2. Human rights
3. Democracy and Civil Rights
4. Capacity Building
5. Just Institutions
6. Enabling Environments
7. Poverty Reduction
8. Ethical Practice
9. Advocacy
10. Partnerships
Equity - CORRECT ANSWER-Based on the treatment of all individuals, which includes
equitable access and opportunity to meet health needs
Human rights - CORRECT ANSWER-Defined by the UN Declaration of Human Rights,
and the Canadian Charter
Democracy and Civil Rights - CORRECT ANSWER-Outlined in the Canadian Bill of
Rights. Democracy and civil rights exist when all have qual rights and power resides in
the people and is not based on hereditary or arbitrary differences in privilege or rank.
Capacity building - CORRECT ANSWER-Giving strength to individual and institutional
skills, capabilities, knowledge, and experience through coaching, training, resource
networking, and technical support. Strengthens the ability of an individual, an
organization, a community, or a health system to develop and implement health
promotion initiatives and sustain positive health outcomes over time.
Just Institutions - CORRECT ANSWER-Engage in practices and the fair treatment of all
individuals in institutions
Enabling environments - CORRECT ANSWER-Supports positive change, community
empowerment, and policy development
Poverty reduction - CORRECT ANSWER-the reduction of poverty through projects,
programs, and structural reforms of an economic, social, or political nature increases
the standard of living and the social and political participation of the poor
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