Explain the factors that can adversely affect the health of individuals.• Prepare two educational handouts (two pages each), one for community members and patients and one for health care providers, that provide information about common bacteria or viruses and how to reduce the risk of infection.
Explain the factors that can adversely affect the health of individuals.• Prepare two educational handouts (two pages each), one for community members and patients and one for health care providers, that provide information about common bacteria or viruses and how to reduce the risk of infection.
Overview
• Prepare two educational handouts (two pages each), one for community members and patients and one for health care providers, that provide information about common bacteria or viruses and how to reduce the risk of infection.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
• Competency 1: Evaluate scholarly nursing literature that supports evidence-based nursing practice.
o Identify timely evidence-based data needed to explain a potential health threat.
o Apply evidence-based research to a health care initiative.
Competency 2: Explain ways to promote safe, quality, evidence-based care to populations and communities in health care environments.
o Apply evidence-based research to a health care initiative.
o Explain the factors that can adversely affect the health of individuals.
o Describe evidence-based preventative measures to increase safety.
Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is consistent with expectations of nursing professionals.
o Write content clearly and logically, with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
o Correctly format citations and references using APA style.
Context
Historically, the nursing profession responds to the needs of society by helping manage the safety and welfare of the population. To continue this mission and provide safe, quality nursing care, you must keep abreast of the latest topics that affect the health status of our communities. Being able to effectively disseminate knowledge to the general public and other health professionals is crucial for the nursing profession.
Questions to Consider
To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community.
• What nursing organizations are responsible for ensuring safe, quality care?
• Why is it important to identify causative agents and modes of transmission?
• What identified key nursing interventions protect the public against food-borne bacteria and viruses?
Resources
Suggested Resources
The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.
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• APA Citation: Citing a Journal Article | Transcript.
• APA Citation: Citing a Book | Transcript.
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• Webster, R. G., Monto, A. S., & Braciale, T. J., & Lamb, R. A. (Eds). (2013). Textbook of influenza (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
• Labbé, R. G., & García, S. (Eds). (2013). Guide to foodborne pathogens (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
• Tucker, S., & Poland, G. A. (2013). Health care reform and influenza immunization. Workplace Health and Safety, 61(5), 193–195.
• Talbot, T. R., & Talbot, H. K. (2013). Influenza prevention update: Examining common arguments against influenza vaccination. JAMA, 309(9), 453.
• Duncan, D. (2013). Treatment and prevention of influenza. Nurse Prescribing, 11(12), 590–596.
• Arendt, S., Rajagopal, L., Strohbehn, C., Stokes, N., Meyer, J., & Mandernach, S. (2013). Reporting of foodborne illness by U.S. consumers and healthcare professionals. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 10(8), 3684–714.
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