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Assignment: Part 1: Tuberculosis
Write a paper in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease.
Refer to "Communicable Disease Chain," "Chain of Infection," and the CDC website for assistance when completing this assignment (This pages must be in the references).
Tuberculosis
1. Describe the chosen communicable disease, including causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment, and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence).
a. Is this a reportable disease? If so, provide details about reporting time, whom to report to, etc.
2.. Describe the social determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease.
3. Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you have selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors.
a. Are there any special considerations or notifications for the community, schools, or general population?
4. Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collection, data analysis, and follow-up) and why demographic data are necessary to the health of the community.
5. Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the organizations contribute to resolving or reducing the impact of disease.
6. Discuss a global implication of the disease. How is this addressed in other countries or cultures? Is this disease endemic to a particular area? Provide an example.
Part 2: Issue: Infection Control and Prevention
Topics: Cleaning and disinfection; Standards precaution and Cross-contamination
Place: University Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation center
Review your strategic plan (check File 1) to implement the change proposal, the objectives, the outcomes, and listed resources (Check File 2).
1. Develop a process to evaluate the intervention if it were implemented. Write a summary of the evaluation plan that will be used to evaluate your intervention.