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Complete ONE of the following discussions: What control measures should be in place to prevent transmission of an organism associated with healthcare-associated infection outbreaks? Choose an infection control guideline from the CDC Infection Control in Health Care Facilities site (https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/infectioncontrol/) that is applicable to your workplace or preceptor site. Discuss the recommended guidelines, comparing and contrasting with current …

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You have encountered Gary in a community or non-hospital setting where you work.  He has a dry cough, difficulty breathing, body aches, fever and is very weak.  You suspect COVID-19.  How might you apply your organization’s infection control protocol to manage the infection? Consider the type of precautions needed as well as the personnel to …

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The increase in child and adolescent obesity poses significant public health concern. Using the context of a Theoretical model of human behavior, discuss the potential implications that this threat to health and well-being poses. The increase in child and adolescent obesity poses significant public health concern. Using the context of a Theoretical model of human …

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Conduct an internet search that is State-specific on the current chronic disease epidemic in your location. Discuss your view about this trend and the associated social and behavioral factors that may be contributing to this epidemic.   Conduct an internet search that is State-specific on the current chronic disease epidemic in your location. Discuss your …

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Conduct an internet search about statistics on unintentional injuries and violence in your state or in the area where your practice is located. As an IPC professional, discuss the role of epidemiology in the prevention of unintentional injuries and violence making sure to mention the results of your search in the discussion.   Conduct an …

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Conduct a search on the disease you chose in Question One. Provide comparison statistics of 2  states/locations in the US where the disease is present but more prevalent in one than the other., Discuss  the reason(s) why you think  one state may have a  larger number of individuals with the disease compared to the other  …

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Choose a measure or test used in screening for a disease of your choice.  What are the recommendations for  screening methods?  Describe the relationship between screening and the natural history of the disease?   Choose a measure or test used in screening for a disease of your choice.  What are the recommendations for  screening methods?  …

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Describe the steps in investigating an infectious disease outbreak. How does information about clinical symptoms, attack rates, and the incubation period inform the process and facilitate the investigators’ work in addressing the outbreak?   Describe the steps in investigating an infectious disease outbreak. How does information about clinical symptoms, attack rates, and the incubation period …

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