Reference no: EM133760551
Homework: Health and Medical
The purpose of this homework is to discuss concepts of epidemiology and apply nursing theories and research to a communicable disease. Refer to "Communicable Disease Chain," "Chain of Infection," and the CDC websites, for assistance when completing this homework.
Choose a communicable disease topic from the resources mentioned above or select one from the list below:
1. Chickenpox
2. Tuberculosis
3. Influenza
4. Hepatitis B
5. HIV/AIDS
6. STIs (HPV, herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis)
7. Ebola
8. Measles
9. Polio
10. Foodborne illnesses (E. coli, salmonella, listeria, hepatitis A)
11. Hepatitis C
12. SARS-CoV-2
13. Monkeypox
14. Dengue
15. Botulism
16. Norovirus
17. CA-MRSA
Task
1. In a paper, apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing to research a communicable disease. Address the following:
2. Provide an overview of the chosen communicable disease with emphasis on the mode of transmission and demographic of interest, including whether or not the disease selected is reportable.
3. Apply the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors.
4. Describe the role of the community health nurse in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention through tasks such as case finding and contact tracing, reporting, data collection, analysis, and follow-up.
5. Identify at least one national patient safety resource or initiative that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the resource or initiative contributes to resolving or reducing the impact of disease at the point of care.
6. Discuss a global implication of the disease. How is this addressed in other countries or cultures? Identify changes in conditions that might indicate a public health emergency related to this communicable disease.
7. Cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed or professional references (e.g., professional health organizations like Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], World Health Organization [WHO], Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA], U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [HHS]).