This subject examines the development and organisation of community health services and the concept of the 'new public health' view of prevention/promotion and community development. The nurses' role in this framework is examined, together with validation of practice, accountability in community settings and future trends in a national and international context of health care
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2018.
HD/FL
One session
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health
Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) students only
Socio-political events: associated with the development of specific services. The nurse's role: the lines of demarcation in the hospital and in the community. External influences acting upon that role and how the role is implemented. Current service provision: links between health/welfare services and overlaps in service provision, the nurses role. Service organisations: organisational structures, size and the types of workers involved. The clients: actual versus intended clients. Funding: where it comes from, whether its adequate and how accountable is the service.
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The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.