Three components within the PHN standards include implementation, evaluation, population diagnosis and priorities (ANA, 2008).
Implementation includes taking action with regard to the planned intervention, to achieve the the identified goal. This usually will include coordination and consultation with other programs, services and professionals (ANA, 2008).
Evaluation must take place at all stages of an intervention. This allows for the reassessment of the health status of the targeted population (ANA, 2008). When evaluating the success of the program or service, unanticipated issues can be mitigated. Therefore, the end product can be more beneficial to the population.
Lastly, the population diagnoses and priorities is important when planning to offer a new service or program (ANA, 2008). For example, when weighing services for the elderly, prenatal services would not be a priority. Instead, the importance of mobility, mental health, and managing chronic disease would be more fitting. The assessment needs of a population are analyzed to determine the diagnoses and priorities.
My practicum setting is Heartland National TB Center. An example of population diagnoses and priorities for this setting is the influx of Afghans into our country. This population has an increased rate of tuberculosis. Therefore, information had to be translated into Dari, as well as culturally sensitive illustrations.
To implement the new program targeting Afghans, experts were sent to the air force base to establish rapport and to disseminate information. Additionally, translators were needed to facilitate understanding and cooperation.
Evaluation of the program is key for its success. This is invaluable due to the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of this population. Additionally, protecting the community from experiencing an outbreak of tuberculosis is necessary.
Ongoing evaluation is needed to assist in a smooth transition for this population. At this time, a realized gap is this population is widely transported within our nation. This leads to spotty continuance of treatment, which could in turn lead to multi-resistant tuberculosis and increased risk to others.
References
American Nurses Association (ANA). (2008). Standards of Public Health Nursing Practice. https://archive.dialogue4health.org/phip/CHPHLI/PDFs12_13_10/Standards_of_PHN_Practice_2007.pdf
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