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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,” “Chain of Infection,” 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
In a 1,000-1,250-word paper, apply 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]).

Explore the site below. What is the responsibility of the federal government when a disaster occurs? What is the responsibility of the States versus Federal Government in such cases? 
https://www.fema.gov/

In one-two pages, tell the story of a clinical situation that was especially meaningful to you as a student nurse and that has helped shape your practice today. Example a patient with advanced cancer 

Write a 700–1000-word paper in which you demonstrate information literacy skills essential for using evidence-based practice in nursing informatics. Find three relevant resources on a singular nursing informatics topic using a Google search, a library database search, and a search from one additional source (video, textbook, newspaper, website, etc.). Identify each resource and provide a concise summary of its content.
Describe your search strategy, source selection, and evaluation.
Resource Identification: Write about the accuracy and relevance of the three resources you’ve selected for the paper. Exemplary performance involves accurately identifying three pertinent resources from a Google search, a library database search, and an additional source. 
Resource Summary: Provide a summary for each selected resource. Be concise, comprehensive, and clearly articulate the main points covered.
Search Strategy Description: describe your search strategy.  What search terms did you use to find your selected resources?  Be clear and detailed, outlining the keywords and search terms you’ve used for each source.
Source Selection and Evaluation: Evaluate each source for credibility, relevance, and reliability. Provide a thorough evaluation, considering the strengths and weaknesses of each resource.
Writing Quality and Organization: Use APA formatting. Use the APA format for the student title page,  abstract page, body of your paper, headings, and references page   The word count ranges (700-1000 words) will be considered.  Cover all required content for each of the three resources you’ve identified.  
Nursing informatics encompasses a wide range of topics at the intersection of nursing, information science, and technology.  You may choose from the following examples of topics (or select other relevant topics) for your paper:
Electronic Health Records (EHR): How nurses utilize and interact with electronic health record systems to document patient care, access information, and improve clinical workflow efficiency.
Telehealth and Telemedicine: The integration of technology to provide remote healthcare services, including virtual consultations, remote monitoring, and teleconferencing for patient care.
Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS): The use of computerized tools and algorithms to assist nurses in making evidence-based clinical decisions, improving patient safety and outcomes.
Health Information Exchange (HIE): The sharing of patient health information electronically between healthcare organizations, facilitating continuity of care, care coordination, and public health reporting.
Patient Engagement and Education: How technology is utilized to empower patients in managing their health, accessing health information, and participating in shared decision-making processes.
Data Analytics and Big Data in Healthcare: The use of data mining, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence to analyze large datasets for insights into patient populations, trends, and outcomes.
Mobile Health (mHealth) Applications: The development and utilization of mobile apps for patient monitoring, health promotion, medication adherence, and disease management.
Clinical Informatics Leadership: The role of nurse leaders in implementing and managing healthcare information systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
Interoperability and Standards: The development and adoption of interoperability standards to enable seamless communication and data exchange between different healthcare systems and devices.
Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing Informatics: Considerations related to patient privacy, data security, informed consent, and professional responsibilities when using health information technology.