Go to link: Syndromic Surveillance Stories, and select a National Syndromic Surveillance Program (NSSP) success story (preferably about your state of residence – if available). Discuss the purpose of the syndromic surveillance and the strategies used to address the issue that necessitated the surveillance. What strengths and area(s) of improvement can you identify? What recommendations would […]
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Based upon your readings, research of the literature and review of the CDC Website, (a) define epidemiological surveillance; (b) discuss the importance of surveillance for your institution mentioning organizational goals and services provided along with factors affecting surveillance plans; (Include the organization’s current experience with infectious diseases); and (c) briefly how surveillance and epidemiologic investigation
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Discuss why EBP is an essential component of the practice of a BSN-prepared RN. Identify two ways in which you will continue to integrate evidence into your practice and encourage it within your work environment. What obstacles could challenge this plan, and what steps will you take to minimize their impact? Discuss why EBP is
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Dissemination of EBP and research, such as presenting results at a conference or writing an article for a journal, is an important part of professional practice. Identify one professional journal and one nursing or health care conference where you might present your project. Discuss why each of your choices is the best option for you
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Sustaining change can be difficult, as there are many variables that can affect implementation. One critical component of EBP is to ensure that practice change is part of an organization’s culture so it will continue to impact outcomes over time. Name two potential barriers that may prevent your EBP change proposal from continuing to obtain
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Discuss one personal strength and one weakness you have regarding professional presentations. Name one method for improvement for each of these and discuss why it is important for you to work on these skills if you want to present your findings in a more formal setting. Discuss one personal strength and one weakness you have
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Not all EBP projects result in statistically significant results. Define clinical significance, and explain the difference between clinical and statistical significance. How can you use clinical significance to support positive outcomes in your project? Not all EBP projects result in statistically significant results. Define clinical significance, and explain the difference between clinical and statistical significance.
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Based on how you will evaluate your EBP project, which independent and dependent variables do you need to collect? Why? Based on how you will evaluate your EBP project, which independent and dependent variables do you need to collect? Why? Based on how you will evaluate your EBP project, which independent and dependent variables do
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In order to evaluate an evidence-based practice project, it is important to be able to determine the effectiveness of your change. In order to evaluate an evidence-based practice project, it is important to be able to determine the effectiveness of your change. In order to evaluate an evidence-based practice project, it is important to be
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Describe one internal and one external method for the dissemination of your evidence-based change proposal. For example, an internal method may be the hospital board, and an external method may be a professional nursing organization. Discuss why it is important to report your change proposal to both of these groups. How will your communication strategies
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