Describe each of the 3 core functions of Public Health

1. Watch the following video: Introduction to Community Health Nursing (20 mins)
a. Describe each of the 3 core functions of Public Health.
b. Describe activities a community health nurse can conduct to address each of the core functions.
2. Prior to conducting your virtual family assessment, you will need to create an interview guide that will help you obtain the required data. Review the family assessment part 1 guidelines.
Share one open-ended question you plan to use during the virtual health interview.
Identify the component of the Calgary Assessment Model you are assessing with your question.
Discuss 2 strategies nurses can use to develop an interview guide to elicit subjective (qualitative) data during a health history. Include a reference.
3. Identify an article that describes video conferencing as a tool to deliver telehealth.
Summarize the article’s key points.
Discuss how the information in the article can be used to help you prepare for your virtual family assessment.
Core Functions of Public Health and Activities of Community Health Nurse:
a. The three core functions of public health are assessment, policy development, and assurance.
i. Assessment: The systematic and continuous collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data essential for planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health practices. A community health nurse can conduct health assessments of individuals, families, and communities to identify their health needs and risks, develop appropriate interventions and evaluate outcomes.
ii. Policy Development: The process by which communities prioritize health problems, develop policies, and allocate resources to address them. A community health nurse can be involved in identifying the health policies and advocating for health policies and regulations that support community health.
iii. Assurance: The role of public health to ensure the provision of services to meet public health needs. A community health nurse can conduct health promotion, disease prevention activities, provide immunizations, and ensure access to healthcare services for individuals, families, and communities.

Open-ended question for Virtual Health Interview and Strategies for Developing an Interview Guide:
a. Open-ended question: Can you describe how your family spends time together on a typical day?
b. Component of the Calgary Assessment Model: Structural Assessment – examines the structure, composition, and function of the family.
c. Strategies for developing an interview guide to elicit subjective (qualitative) data:
i. Start with open-ended questions that allow the interviewee to express themselves freely and fully.
ii. Use follow-up questions to gather additional information and clarify responses. (Wright & Bell, 2009)

Article on Video Conferencing as a Tool to Deliver Telehealth:
The article “Video conferencing in telehealth: A review of the literature” by Caffery et al. (2015) provides a comprehensive review of the literature on video conferencing as a tool to deliver telehealth. The authors highlight that video conferencing is a feasible and effective tool to provide healthcare services, especially for remote and underserved areas. Video conferencing is found to be equivalent to face-to-face consultations in terms of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. However, barriers such as technological issues, lack of reimbursement, and regulatory issues need to be addressed for successful implementation.

The information in the article can be used to help prepare for the virtual family assessment by understanding the benefits and limitations of video conferencing as a tool for delivering telehealth services. This knowledge can help nurses in selecting appropriate technology and preparing for potential technological issues. Additionally, the article highlights the need for regulatory and reimbursement policies to support the use of video conferencing, which is essential for successful implementation.

References:
Caffery, L. J., Farjian, M., Smith, A. C., & Telehealth Working Group, R. (2015). Videoconferencing in Telehealth: A review of the literature. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 34(3), 150-155.
Wright, L. M., & Bell, J. M. (2009). Family interviews: A qualitative analysis. F. A. Davis Company.