Key role as a member of Primary Health Care Team at HWC is played by?

Hariyana-CHO-2021

Community Health Nursing

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Appeared in: Hariyana-CHO-2021

Explanation

The Community Health Officer (CHO) is the designated leader of the primary healthcare team at the Health and Wellness Centre (HWC).
This role was specifically created under the Ayushman Bharat program to serve as a mid-level health provider responsible for leading the HWC team.
The CHO's responsibilities include clinical management, team coordination, administrative tasks, and ensuring the delivery of the complete package of Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC) services.
They are accountable to the Medical Officer of the parent Primary Health Centre (PHC).

Option A: The Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) is a critical member of the team, but her primary focus is on maternal and child health (MCH), immunization, and family planning. She is not the team leader.
Option B: The Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) is a community-based health volunteer who acts as a vital link between the community and the health system. She is not a clinical provider and does not lead the HWC team.
Option C: Self Help Groups (SHGs) are community-based organizations that can collaborate with the HWC on health initiatives, but they are not formal members of the government's primary healthcare delivery team.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: Knowing Roles and Structure of the Primary Health Care Team at Health and Wellness Centres (HWC) helps nurses interpret findings accurately and avoid errors in routine assessment, medication administration, and patient teaching.
Understanding the HWC team structure is essential for nurses working in community health to clarify their roles, responsibilities, and reporting hierarchy, ensuring smooth coordination and effective service delivery.
The CHO role is a significant career pathway for nurses (B.Sc. or GNM with experience) to take on leadership positions in public health.
What if? If the question asked about the key role for community mobilization and health education at the village level, the correct answer would be the ASHA.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core of the question: it asks for the 'key role' or leader within the Health and Wellness Centre (HWC) team.
Recall the structure of the primary healthcare system in India, specifically the changes introduced by the Ayushman Bharat program, which established HWCs.
Evaluate each option based on their defined functions. The ANM is a clinical provider, the ASHA is a community link worker, and Self Help Groups are community partners.
Recognize that the Community Health Officer (CHO) is a mid-level provider role specifically created to lead the HWC team and expand the range of services.
Conclude that the CHO holds the primary leadership and coordinating role, making it the correct answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Roles and Structure of the Primary Health Care Team at Health and Wellness Centres (HWC)
Stem keywords: Primary Health Care Team, HWC, Key role
Lead-in keywords: Key role

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