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.
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.
Click the links provided below to view the following
multimedia pieces.
• APA Citation: Citing a Journal Article | Transcript.
• APA Citation: Citing a Book | Transcript.
• APA Citation: Citing a Website | Transcript.
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