SAFEGUARDING HEALTH ENVIRONMENTS: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF HEALTH MONITORS AND NURSES

Wafi Mohammed Mubarak Alyami; Mohammid Mahdi Alyami; Abdullah Shadad Saleh Al Yami; Moslah Hadi Moslah Alqufayli; Hadi Saeed Saleh Alsleem; Saleh Mohammed Mubarak Alyami; Ali Hudayban Ali Althaiban

doi:10.53555/jptcp.v29i01.4463

Wafi Mohammed Mubarak Alyami
Mohammid Mahdi Alyami
Abdullah Shadad Saleh Al Yami
Moslah Hadi Moslah Alqufayli
Hadi Saeed Saleh Alsleem
Saleh Mohammed Mubarak Alyami
Ali Hudayban Ali Althaiban

Keywords

Health Monitors, Nurses, Health Environments, Environmental Health, Healthcare, Patient Outcomes, Public Health, Technological Advancements, Policy Reform, Interdisciplinary Collaboration.

Abstract

The interplay between health monitors, nurses, and the environments they oversee is crucial for ensuring optimal patient outcomes and public health standards. This critical review aims to dissect the multifaceted roles and responsibilities that these healthcare professionals bear towards maintaining and enhancing health environments. Through an examination of current practices, the review identifies key challenges such as resource limitations, policy constraints, and the need for continuous education and training. Additionally, it explores emerging trends, including technological advancements and innovative practices that support environmental health efforts in healthcare settings. By analyzing case studies and literature, the review highlights the pivotal role of health monitors and nurses in identifying, addressing, and advocating for environmental health issues. The synthesis of findings underscores the necessity for integrated strategies that encompass policy reform, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement. This review concludes with actionable recommendations aimed at bolstering the effectiveness of health monitors and nurses in safeguarding health environments, thereby contributing to the resilience and sustainability of healthcare systems.

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Mar 23, 2022

DOI https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v29i01.4463

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Wafi Mohammed Mubarak Alyami, Mohammid Mahdi Alyami, Abdullah Shadad Saleh Al Yami, Moslah Hadi Moslah Alqufayli, Hadi Saeed Saleh Alsleem, Saleh Mohammed Mubarak Alyami, & Ali Hudayban Ali Althaiban. (2022). SAFEGUARDING HEALTH ENVIRONMENTS: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF HEALTH MONITORS AND NURSES. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 29(01), 290–302. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v29i01.4463

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