Benchmark – Epidemiology.

The purpose of this assignment is to discuss concepts of epidemiology and apply nursing theories and research to a communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain” (see attachment), “Chain of Infection” (https://lc.gcumedia.com/nsg403c/chain-of-infection/chain-of-infection-v1.1.html), and the CDC websites, all located in the topic Resources, for assistance when completing this assignment.

Choose a communicable disease topic from the resources mentioned above or select one from the list below:

Chickenpox

Tuberculosis

Influenza

Hepatitis B

HIV/AIDS

STIs (HPV, herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis)

Ebola

Measles

Polio

Foodborne illnesses (E. coli, salmonella, listeria, hepatitis A)

Hepatitis C

SARS-CoV-2

Monkeypox

Dengue

Botulism

Norovirus

CA-MRSA

1,000-1,250 words, applying the concepts of epidemiology and nursing to research a communicable disease. Address the following:

Provide an overview of the chosen communicable disease with emphasis on mode of transmission and demographic of interest, including whether or not the disease selected is reportable.

Apply the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors.

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.

Identify at least one national patient safety resource or initiative that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the resource or initiative contribute to resolving or reducing the impact of disease at the point of care.

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.

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]).

APA Style Guide. Uses a rubric (see attachment).

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

RN-BSN

3.6: Advance preparedness to protect population health during disasters and public health emergencies.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 1.1, 3.4, 3.6, 5.2, and 6.1

Communicable Disease Chain

Infectious Agent

· Microbes – All Types

· Pathogenicity

· Invasiveness

· Virulence

· Infective Dose

· Resistance

Means of Transmission

· Direct

· Indirect

Portal of Reentry

· Same as Exit

Portal of Exit

· Respiratory

· Integumentary

· Blood

· GI

· Sexual

Susceptible Host

· Defense Mechanisms

· Immunity

· Natural

· Artificial

Reservoirs

· Humans

· Animals

· Plant/Soil

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Benchmark – Epidemiology Paper – Rubric

Description of Communicable Disease 14 points

Criteria Description

Overview of the chosen communicable disease with emphasis on mode of

transmission, demographic of interest, and explanation of whether or not it is

reportable.

5. Target 14 points

An overview of the chosen communicable disease with emphasis on mode of

transmission, demographic of interest, and explanation of whether or not it is

reportable is

thorough.

4. Acceptable 12.46 points

An overview of the chosen communicable disease with emphasis on mode of

transmission, demographic of interest, and explanation of whether or not it is

reportable is

detailed.

3. Approaching 11.06 points

An overview of the chosen communicable disease with emphasis on mode of

transmission, demographic of interest, and explanation of whether or not it is

reportable is

present.

2. Insufficient 10.5 points

An overview of the chosen communicable disease with emphasis on mode of

transmission, demographic of interest, and explanation of whether or not it is

reportable is mostly

present but lacks detail.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

An overview of the chosen communicable disease with emphasis on mode of

transmission, demographic of interest, and explanation of reportability is not

present.

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Epidemiologic Triangle 14 points

Criteria Description

Discussion of the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease

selected, including the host factors, agent factors, and environmental factors.

5. Target 14 points

A discussion of the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease

selected, including the host factors, agent factors, and environmental factors, is

thorough.

4. Acceptable 12.46 points

A discussion of the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease

selected, including the host factors, agent factors, and environmental factors, is

detailed.

3. Approaching 11.06 points

A discussion of the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease

selected, including the host factors, agent factors, and environmental factors, is

present.

2. Insufficient 10.5 points

A discussion of the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease

selected, including the host factors, agent factors, and environmental factors, is

present but lacks detail.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

A discussion of the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease,

including the host factors, agent factors selected, and environmental factors, is not

present.

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Role of the Community Health Nurse 14 points

Criteria Description

Description of the role of the community health nurse in primary, secondary, and

tertiary prevention through tasks such as case finding, reporting, data collection and

analysis, and follow-up.

5. Target 14 points

Description of the role of the community health nurse in primary, secondary, and

tertiary prevention through tasks such as case finding, reporting, data collection

and analysis, and follow-up is thorough.

4. Acceptable 12.46 points

Description of the role of the community health nurse in primary, secondary, and

tertiary prevention through tasks such as case finding, reporting, data collection

and analysis, and follow-up, is detailed.

3. Approaching 11.06 points

Description of the role of the community health nurse in primary, secondary, and

tertiary prevention through tasks such as case finding, reporting, data collection

and analysis, and follow-up, is present.

2. Insufficient 10.5 points

Description of the role of the community health nurse in primary, secondary, and

tertiary prevention through tasks such as case finding, reporting, data collection

and analysis, and follow-up, is present but lacks detail.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Description of the role of the community health nurse in primary, secondary, and

tertiary prevention through tasks such as case finding, reporting, data collection

and analysis, and follow-up is not present.

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National Agency or Organization that Addresses the Disease 14 points

Criteria Description