1, Define epidemiology, outbreak, incidence, and prevalence with appropriate examples for each term.
2, Evaluating the role of nursing in epidemiology
3, Evaluating current infectious diseases locally, statewide, and nationally
4, Associating three of the most current infectious diseases with Healthy People 2020 objectives
5, Analyzing evidence-based practices aimed at reducing infectious diseases
1. Epidemiology is a branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution and possible control of disease and other factors relating to health.
Outbreak means a sudden of something unwelcome such as disease occurrence
Prevalence means being widespread and it is distinct from the incident
2. Examine the patient
. Determine potential presence of infections
. Asses the risk factors
. Monitor patient care and reduce the transmission of disease in population
. Identify the high risk group
Determine priorities
Evaluate the impact
5. Effective maintenance of hand washing with antiseptic wash
.Handrub use which is alcohol based
. Isolation when ever needs
. Use of personal protective equipments.
1, Define epidemiology, outbreak, incidence, and prevalence with appropriate examples for each term. 2, Evaluating the...
1, Evaluating the role of nursing in epidemiology 2, Analyzing evidence-based practices aimed at reducing infectious diseases
Community Health Evaluation Pick one (1) item from each of the (3) topic areas that interest you the most. Use the topic heading as a subtitle in your paper: TOPIC 1: The physical, social, and environmental aspects of community health. 1. List and explain at least three physical factors affecting community health. 2. Explain how social norms may be a factor affecting community health. 3. Explain how President Eisenhower’s heart attack in the 1950s was a major community health event....