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According to the World Health Organization (WHO): “Collaborative practice happens when multiple health workers from different professional backgrounds work together with patients, families, [caregivers] and communities to deliver the highest quality of care” (WHO, 2010, p. 7).
The professional nurse may encounter many health care professionals while engaged in community and public health-related activities. These health care professions can include community health workers, emergency services managers, environmental scientists, epidemiologists, health coaches, health educators, mental health care professionals, nutritionists, occupational health physicians, outreach specialists, public health nurses, protective service workers for adults and children, safety managers, and social workers.
It is useful to know who you can reach out to for assistance when planning the care for individuals, families, and groups in the community.
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Review the Public Health 101 Series: Introduction to Public Health page on the CDC’s website and the Leading Health Indicators page on the Healthy People 2030 website.
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Introduction to Public Health | Public Health 101 Series | CDC
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Leading Health Indicators – Healthy People 2030 | health.gov
Complete the Potential Community Resources List template using the prompts provided in it.
Submit the Potential Community Resources List.
Save this Potential Community Resources List as a resource for your work with your community.
Reference
World Health Organization. (2010, September 1). Framework for action on interprofessional education & collaborative practice. Health Professions Network Nursing and Midwifery Office. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/framework-for-action-on-interprofessional-education-collaborative-practice
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