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Healthy People Objectives for Community Settings (graded)

Community health nurses practice in a variety of settings. Choose one of the following CH roles and describe what you have learned about the nurses’ role in that setting (see Chapters 29 –33).

• School Nursing
• Occupational
• Health Nursing
• Faith-based or Parish Nursing
• Home health Nursing
• Hospice Nursing
• Forensic Nursing
• Correctional Nursing

The federal government developed Healthy Peopleas a set of national health objectives that are revised every 10 years. These objectives are very specific in order to guide and measure our nation’s progress related to public health. Please visit. Click on a topic area that relates to role you chose to discuss. Click on the green Objectives tab in that topic area to choose one Healthy People 2020objective.

• Discuss one specific numbered Healthy People 2020objective (not a goal) related to this community health role.
• How could a community health nurse help meet this objective?

In Doc Sharing is a helpful “Introduction to Healthy People 2020website” document to aid you in navigating the HP 2020website.

Nies, M. A., & McEwen, M. (2015). Community/Public health nursing: Promoting the health of populations(6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders/Elsevier.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Healthy People Objectives for Community Settings

Introduction

The Healthy People 2020 initiative is a federal initiative to help improve the health of all Americans. The Healthy People 2020 website (www.healthypeople2020.gov) has detailed information about the initiative and how it works, including resources for community settings. This blog post will provide an overview of some of these resources that are available on the HP2020 website and in the National Center for Health Statistics’ (NCHS) Healthy People 2020 User’s Guide for Community Settings .

Arthritis Objectives

• Reduce arthritis-related disability.

• Increase access to care for people with arthritis and their families.

• Reduce the impact of arthritis on quality of life, including functional limitations and pain management needs.

• Improve health care quality for people with arthritis, including improving communication between providers and patients/caregivers about treatment options, including medications; physical therapy; rehabilitation services; assistive devices such as prosthetics or wheelchairs (which may be available through local service providers); home health care services; social work support services; employment assistance programs like job training or job placement assistance programs—and more!

Asthma Objectives

Asthma Objectives

• Reduce asthma deaths.

• Reduce asthma hospitalizations and emergency department visits for acute (sudden) asthma exacerbations in children, adolescents and adults age 18 years or older who have a history of mild to moderate persistent asthma requiring oral steroids on at least 3 occasions within 12 months prior to the baseline visit with no more than 1 day between each treatment episode during that time period; or

• Increase control over symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema in adults with previous history of COPD whose symptoms are currently controlled by inhaled steroid medications alone or combined therapy with other medications such as long-acting beta-agonists (LABA), anticholinergics/antimuscarinic agents and corticosteroids; or 4. Decrease use of long-term oxygen therapy among people with current severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who require lung transplantation within 6 months after receiving donor lungs

Cancer Objectives

Cancer is a leading cause of death in the United States. Cancer rates are increasing and more people are getting diagnosed with this complex disease than ever before. That’s why it’s important for communities to take steps to prevent cancer, especially early detection.

To learn more about healthy people objectives for cancer prevention, visit our website: [link].

Cardiovascular Disease Objectives

• Reduce the number of cardiovascular disease deaths

• Reduce the number of cardiovascular disease hospitalizations

• Reduce the number of cardiovascular disease-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations and outpatient visits.

Diabetes Objectives

Diabetes is a risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and blindness. It can be controlled through diet and exercise.

• Eating a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables

• Losing weight if overweight or obese

• Maintaining a healthy weight by focusing on portion size or tracking calories consumed each day

Disability and Health Objectives (formerly Disability)

Disability is a complex condition that can be caused by a number of factors. It can be temporary or permanent, and it can affect individuals in different ways. Disability may arise from an accident, illness or age.

Disability also refers to the effects of mental illness on your daily life.

For example: if someone has OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) they may find it difficult to organize their clothes, keep their room neat and clean, wash their hands regularly etc., but these things do not necessarily mean that the person with OCD suffers from a mental illness; rather these behaviours are associated with their OCD because they harm themselves through avoidance behaviour therefore causing them emotional distress which then results in other behaviours such as washing hands multiple times when out at work etc..

Emergency Preparedness and Resilience

Emergency preparedness and resilience are important for public health, emergency management, and public safety. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security defines emergency preparedness as “the ability of a community to respond effectively to an emergency” while resilience refers to “the ability of a community or nation to recover from adversity after an adverse event has occurred.”

Healthy People objectives for communities include ensuring that the population is aware of how best to prepare for emergencies; having access to resources that can help them survive during an emergency or rebuild their communities afterward; providing training on dealing with hazardous materials in advance so people know what they should do if there is an attack by terrorists or other toxic substances released into the air during such events; educating people about ways they can improve their own resilience through education programs like prepping classes available at local colleges

Environmental Health Objectives

• Air quality

• Water quality

• Food safety, oversight and security

• Radon (a naturally occurring radioactive gas) and lead in drinking water, soil and dust.

Healthy People 2020 has set goals to reduce environmental health hazards by as much as 90 percent by the year 2050. These include reducing air pollution that causes asthma attacks; reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs); ensuring safe drinking water for all Americans; eliminating or reducing toxic chemical exposures to children through safer homes, schools, workplaces and daycare centers; reducing pesticide residues on fruits & vegetables at home or school; preventing toxic chemical spills from reaching our waterways from industrial operations across America’s landfills.

Family Planning and Reproductive Health Objectives (formerly Family Planning)

Family planning is a key component of the global health agenda. It helps women and men prevent unwanted pregnancies, space the births of their children, and improve their health.

Family Planning Services: Health professionals provide information about family planning options to help people plan ahead for their future families. They also provide contraceptive pills or devices such as condoms that are used to prevent pregnancy; these can be obtained from pharmacies (in some countries) or from clinics that offer this service free-of-charge.

HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and Tuberculosis Prevention Objectives (formerly HIV/AIDS)

HIV/AIDS is a major health problem in the United States. HIV, which causes AIDS and other illnesses, is transmitted through blood, semen and vaginal fluids. A person with HIV cannot transmit it to others unless he or she has high levels of virus in their blood (called HIV virions). It’s important for you to know that casual contact doesn’t spread this disease. For example:

• You can’t get it by shaking hands with someone who has it—even if your hands are covered with sweat from working out at the gym or playing sports on a hot day! The only way someone could give you HIV would be through sexual activity; however, condoms help prevent the spread of this infection when used correctly during sex.*

Immunization and Infectious Diseases Objectives

Vaccination is the best way to prevent infectious diseases.

Vaccines are safe and effective, even when they’re not perfect.

The best way to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases is by vaccinating everyone who can be vaccinated—and that includes children 6 months through 18 years old, as well as adults who haven’t been immunized yet.

Injury and Violence Prevention Objectives

Injury and violence prevention objectives are to reduce the burden of injuries and violence in the United States. These objectives are aimed at all ages, including children and young adults, who suffer from injuries at a disproportionately high rate compared to other age groups.

Injury is the leading cause of death for people ages 1-44 years old; it accounts for more than one out of every four deaths (28%) among those aged 15-24 years old each year in this country. In addition:

• About 2 million kids under age 18 suffer an injury every year; about half these injuries involve firearms such as gunshots or stabbings that result from shootings or assaults between neighbors who know each other but don’t get along well enough not to fight back when threatened by someone else armed with a weapon like guns

Maternal, Infant, and Child Health (MICH) Objectives

Maternal, Infant and Child Health (MICH) objectives are the goals for reducing maternal and infant mortality. They also aim to increase access to reproductive health care services by improving birth spacing and reducing maternal mortality. The MICH objectives include ensuring women have access to a full range of contraceptives; preventing unintended pregnancies; providing family planning information; increasing contraceptive use (including condoms); providing postpartum care that is both appropriate and safe; promoting breastfeeding; preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS through appropriate treatment during delivery or through breastfeeding if they do not receive antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy or labor.

Nutrition and Weight Status Objectives

• The importance of healthy eating and physical activity

• Healthy eating is the process of eating a variety of foods, which are nutritionally rich and provide energy, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. This includes fruits and vegetables, whole grains (breads/pasta/cereals), low fat dairy products such as milk or yogurt; lean protein sources like fish or chicken breast; unsaturated fats such as olive oil; nuts/seeds/legumes; soy products like tofu (made from soybeans) or tempeh (fermented soybeans), beans that contain fiber but little protein); starchy vegetables such as potatoes; beans with no added salt such as lentils

Oral Health Objectives (formerly Oral Health)

Oral health is a key component to overall health. It’s important for all age groups, but it’s especially crucial for children and adults who are at risk of developing oral diseases.

The Healthy People Objective for Oral Health in Community Settings is:

• Reduce the prevalence of dental caries among children and adolescents by 25% from 2008–2016.

Physical Activity and Fitness Objective (formerly Physical Activity)

Physical activity is important for everyone, but it’s particularly important for people who have chronic conditions. Physical activity can help you manage your condition, feel better and stay healthy.

It’s important to start with small steps that are easy to do at first. You should do what you can on your own and work up from there by adding more activities over time.

You may find that building physical activity into your daily routine helps keep you connected with others in the community who also take part in health promotion programs such as walking groups or running clubs.

If possible, find an opportunity to be active outside where there are fewer distractions such as traffic noise or other people passing by (like during lunch hour). This will increase the chances of getting those extra steps!

Public Health Scientific Services Objectives (formerly Public Health Infrastructure)

Public health scientific services are the foundation of public health. These services help ensure that public health programs are effective and efficient. They include:

• Public Health Workforce – The workforce is comprised of community-based organizations and professionals who work in all areas of the field, including surveillance, education, research and evaluation; policy development; implementation at the local level; data analysis and management; community organizing—including training in leadership skills—and more.

• Public Health Laboratories – Laboratories provide critical information on food safety risks associated with contaminated foods or products (such as E coli from raw milk), environmental toxins such as PCBs or mercury in fish caught off shore by commercial fishing vessels operating out of port towns around the world where there is no federal oversight agency monitoring seafood imports into America’s borders.”

The HP2020 website has a wealth of resources on health.

The HP2020 website has a wealth of resources on health. You can find information about a wide range of health topics, including:

• How to prevent chronic disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) has a comprehensive database that provides information about the latest research and best practices in preventing chronic diseases.

• Diabetes prevention strategies for children and adolescents. This guide from the American Diabetes Association contains tips on how to manage blood sugar levels while avoiding complications associated with diabetes.

• Obesity prevention programs for youth in primary care settings: an overview [PDF]. This report summarizes findings from recent studies looking at the effectiveness of obesity prevention programs among youth enrolled in primary care settings; it also offers recommendations for improving these programs so they are more effective at helping kids change their lifestyle habits before they start developing problems related to weight gain later on down the road

Conclusion

We hope that this blog post has been helpful to you. The resources available on the HP2020 website are comprehensive and varied, as is the content within them. If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact us at any time.

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