Local National and Global Considerations

Imagine that you are a public health nurse and you and your colleagues have determined that the threat of a deadly new strain of influenza indicates a need for a mass inoculation program in your community. What public health data would have been used to determine the need for such a program? Where would you locate public health data? What data will be collected to determine the success of such a program? How might you communicate this to other communities or internationally? Think of the coronavirus pandemic and the steps that had to be implemented in a short period of time for the safety of the public. According to Nussbaumer-Streit et. al. (2020) modeling studies used to make educated predictions of the impact of quarantine with other protective measures (limited travel wearing masks avoiding large crowds social distancing) showed that up to 75% of deaths related to COVID-19 might be prevented. This is a very timely discussion this week and I look forward to your thoughts! Course Objectives for the week: CO 1: Describe patient-care technologies as appropriate to address the needs of a diverse patient population. CO 2: Analyze data from all relevant sources including technology to inform the delivery of care. CO 4: Investigate safeguards and decision-making support tools embedded in patient care technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment for both patients and healthcare workers. CO 5: Identify patient care technologies information systems and communication devices that support safe nursing practice. CO 6: Discuss the principles of data integrity professional ethics and legal requirements related to data security regulatory requirements confidentiality and client’s right to privacy. CO 7: Examine the use of information systems to document interventions related to achieving nurse-sensitive outcomes. CO 8: Discuss the value of best evidence as a driving force to institute change in delivery of nursing care. Remember to provide at least two substantive posts in the discussion (approximately 200-250 words). References Nussbaumer-Streit B. Mayr V. Dobrescu A. Chapman A. Persad E. Klerings I. Wagner G. Siebert U. Ledinger D. Zachariah C. Gartlehner G. (2020). Quarantine alone or in combination with other public health measures to control COVID-19: A rapid review. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (9) Art. No.: CD013574. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD013574.pub2. ‘