1.1. The steps of the advocacy process are explained correctly.
* Policies and procedures for the protection of clients are identified.
1.2. Different viewpoints based on scientific reasoning regarding the development of community health nursing within the South African contexts are formulated.
1.3. Health care in the community environment is planned and managed according to the scientific method of nursing and within the scope of ethical and legal norms.
1.4. Management of community health issues demonstrates knowledge of legislation applicable to the community health environment.
* Professional legislation is applied and interpreted appropriately.
2.1. Policies and procedures appropriate for the protection of the health of the community are identified e.g. AIDS
2.2. A health promotion programme is introduced based on a needs assessment and is relevant to and accepted by the community.
* Relevant health education linked to the needs of individuals/families/communities is planned and implemented.
2.3. Internationally recognised standards of health are used as a frame of reference.
* Programme(s) aimed at raising the health standards of the community are formulated, focusing on the primary, secondary and tertiary levels of illness prevention.
* Factors influencing community participation are taken into account when planning health services.
2.4. Other sectors having an influence on health are correctly identified.
* The need for and principles of intersectoral collaboration are identified and explained in the appropriate context.
2.5. Factors influencing policy and affecting the structure and functioning of community health services are identified.
* Analysis of health trends is used a basis for planning of a health service within an appropriate context.
2.6. Initiates of or participates in a project based on the principles of community development and empowerment.
3.1. A knowledge of and correct use of relevant community resources is demonstrated e.g. as required within a case study of an individual or family.
3.2. Health data on individuals, families and aggregate groups is collated and interpreted to enable the planning for optimal health.
3.3. Health care is managed within the framework of the primary, secondary and tertiary levels of prevention and will include the following areas:
Environmental control
Prevention and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases of public health significance
Mother and child care
School health services
Occupational health services
Facilities for the care of the aged
Rehabilitation services
* A rehabilitation programme is designed, relevant to the needs of a specific client or group.
* The community resources identified for utilization in the various contexts are relevant in terms of client needs.
3.4. Provides information and counselling services
* Implements interventions and appropriate referrals aimed at helping clients clarify problems, deal with crisis and make informed decisions and choices.
3.5. Nursing interventions demonstrate an understanding and an appreciation of the psychosocial, cultural and spiritual variables influencing health care within the local South African context.
4.1. Identification of research needs and opportunities demonstrate an understanding of the current health status of the community.
* Demonstrates the ability to access and utilise information appropriately e.g. library facilities, Internet etc.
* The basic elements of the research process are identified.
* A mini-epidemiological study based on a community profile is drafted in respect of an identifiable sector of the community.
* A comprehensive family study in respect of a family in the community is undertaken.
4.2 Ethical principles applicable to nursing research are identified and applied where appropriate.
5.1. Community health service data is summarised and critically analysed.
* A health service is planned, using appropriate management principles.
5.3. Participates in decision-making regarding the acquisition and use of health resources.
* Prepares a simple budget.
* Facilitates interdisciplinary teamwork to provide optimal health programmes and services.
* Collaborates with a variety of health care providers and relevant persons from the multi-sectoral environment to develop a community health service.
5.4. Factors influencing policy and affecting the structure and functioning of community health services are identified.
5.5. Provides evidence of networking within specified context e.g. attendance at a meeting e.g. relevant nursing society;
5.6. Demonstrate evidence of professional development and responsibility.
Integrated assessment:
Continuous evaluation: (formative and summative evaluations): projects, individual and group; portfolios; learning diaries; tests, written and oral; oral presentations; clinical assessments; workplace assessments; simulations panel; assessments.
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