Introduction to Salud Casa por Casa
The Mexican government, through the Secretariats of Well-being and Health, launched the Salud Casa por Casa program in early May. This initiative aims to provide comprehensive and regular medical attention directly to the homes of senior citizens and people with disabilities, focusing on a preventive approach.
Program Details and Relevance
Since May 2, over 19,000 healthcare workers have been visiting more than 8 million previously census-identified individuals by the Secretariat of Well-being. Their mission is to offer home consultations, ensuring better access to healthcare services for vulnerable populations.
Contents of the Medical Kits
To carry out these home visits, healthcare professionals are equipped with a medical kit containing essential tools and materials. The contents include:
- Tablet with the “Casa por Casa” app: To record and review patients’ clinical history.
- Electronic scale with bone density meter: For monitoring patients’ health status.
- Notepad: For taking notes during consultations.
- Face masks and exploration gloves: To ensure safety for both patients and healthcare workers.
- Mouthwash: For oral hygiene maintenance.
- Oximeter: To measure blood oxygen saturation.
- Baumanometer: For measuring blood pressure.
- Stethoscope: For listening to heart and lung sounds.
- Glucometer: For monitoring blood glucose levels.
- Biohazard container (RPBI): For safe disposal of medical waste.
- Hand soap and antibacterial gel: For maintaining cleanliness.
- Monofilament for diabetic neuropathy detection: To assess nerve function in patients with diabetes.
- Exploration lamp: For better visibility during examinations.
- Thermometer: To measure body temperature.
- Measuring tape: For taking measurements such as blood pressure and height.
Healthcare Workers and Program Reach
The program primarily employs nurses and nursing assistants who act as health facilitators, providing preventive and first-level medical care to program participants: senior citizens and people with disabilities receiving pension programs.
Salud Casa por Casa aims to reach over 13 million individuals, with home visits scheduled at least every two months. In rural areas, medical brigades will periodically visit communities to offer the necessary care.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is Salud Casa por Casa? It’s a Mexican government program that brings comprehensive medical care directly to the homes of senior citizens and people with disabilities, focusing on prevention.
- Who are the primary healthcare workers involved? Nurses and nursing assistants, who act as health facilitators.
- How many people will the program benefit? Over 13 million individuals, including senior citizens and people with disabilities enrolled in pension programs.
- How often will home visits occur? At least once every two months.
- What tools and materials do healthcare workers use during visits? A medical kit containing essential tools and materials for comprehensive assessments, including a tablet with the “Casa por Casa” app, electronic scale, notepad, safety equipment, diagnostic tools, and waste disposal container.
By implementing Salud Casa por Casa, the Mexican government seeks to improve healthcare access for vulnerable populations, ensuring timely preventive care and addressing their unique needs.
