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 

Distinguish a global communicable disease outbreak impacting community health worldwide. 

Provide a succinct description including its influence on the affected population. Analyze the influence of social determinants of health (SDOH) in disease progression. 

Provide an example of how Christian worldview can be integrated by a community health nurse when working with a population impacted by the communicable disease selected.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format.

Define the epidemiologic triangle and discuss its application to practice. Develop two or more nursing interventions (excluding handwashing) a community health nurse can implement to break the link(s) within the communicable disease chain. Provide rationale for each nursing intervention.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format.