This is a CLC assigment, I have attached topic 1, 2 and 3 , APA format, 3 references, 500 words
This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.
In your Collaborative Learning Community, write a formal paper of 500-1,000 words that examines the previously addressed aspects of health policies, finance, global/national prevention, or treatment initiatives related to the health issue by identifying applicable ethics principles.
- Differentiate how application of the identified ethics principles to the health issue has resulted in population disparities.
- Hypothesize how existing disparities might be eliminated using alternate ethics principles.
- Critique whether the applicable ethics principles are consistent with the ANA’s Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Topic 1
Influenza CLC group essay 11-28-2017
Introduction
Influenza commonly known as flu is a contagious respiratory infection that attacks the general respiratory system that is, the nose, throat, and even the lungs. It is caused by the two types of influenza viruses which are influenza A, influenza B and influenza C (Wang & Tao, 2010). Attacks from both viruses are epidemic and seasonal as they are common within specific periods within a year. Attack mechanisms for influenza A viruses depends on the genes on the surface protein of a patient. They are normally spread through sneezing and coughing from an infected individual to the surrounding air (Wang & Tao, 2010).
The flu can also attack an individual in case they get into direct body tissue contact with an infected individual for example handshaking. Health professionals argue that the flu virus is stubborn and spreads mainly over tiny droplets which are produced when the infected individuals’ cough, talk, and sneeze (Wang & Tao, 2010). Such droplets are easily carried by the surrounding air and can be landed in the nose and mouths of the immediate persons. Additionally, it can enter into one’s system if he or she gets into direct contact with a surface or object that has the influenza bacteria and consequently rubs or touches their nose, mouth or even eyes (Wang & Tao, 2010).
Health departments have overtime identified initiative to address the problem of influenza, such initiatives include:
Reducing human exposure to the flu viruses, this initiative works by notifying the public on the safe ways to prevent and control the spread of the virus and it actively works to reduce infection opportunities and curbs the spread of the pandemic virus (Abramson, 2011).
They have built able capacities to cope with the pandemic, measures have been taken and put in place to cope with the virus since helping the society to stay free from the virus (Abramson, 2011).
They have innovated much on early warning and acknowledgments, information about influenza and its impacts to the society are made clear since it is effective for the society to stay free from the influenza virus (Abramson, 2011).
Necessary global scientific researches are being carried out and developments to ensure that vaccines and antiviral drugs are available across the globe mostly during the seasons which the virus is spread. The scientific knowledge enables quick and effective identification of the virus at its initial stages (Abramson, 2011).
Several measures have been put in place to measure the progress of the issue. They include;
The World Health Organization has continuously carried out tests to identify cases of attack by the virus at its early stages that are in one to four days of an individual’s exposure to the influenza virus (Tam & Sellwood, 2013).
Materials enlightening the public about the virus and the most convenient ways to stay free from the attack are being developed and provisional with all measures that can help curb and salvage the situation (Tam & Sellwood, 2013).
The current status of the issue based on measures outcomes clarifies that the globe is well up and at a good place to overcome the spread of influenza viruses. This has been made possible by the continuous scientific researchers which develop antiviral drugs and vaccines which are work to stop the spread and impacts of the influenza virus upon the general society (Tam & Sellwood, 2013).
References
Abramson, J. (2011). Inside the 2009 Influenza Pandemic. World Scientific Publishing Company, 2011.
Tam, J., & Sellwood, C. (2013). Pandemic Influenza. CABI, 2013.
Wang, Q., & Tao, Y. (2010). Molecular Virology. Horizon Scientific Press.
Topic 2
Influenza
Diane Boll, Lisa Hart, Risper Ireri
Grand Canyom University:NUR 508
12-06-2017
Influenza
Influenza is a highly infectious respiratory illness that mostly occurs during winter months north of the equator. Influenza, commonly known as the “flu” occurs between October and March and with reported outbreaks between September and May. Signs of influenza include but are not limited to high fever, myalgia, headache, sore throat, chills and persistent malaise (Edelman & Mandle, 2006). Each year in the US alone, influenza and pneumonia result in 114,000 admissions with 36,000 lives lost and costs an estimated $12 billion (Walton, 2016). Edelman and Mandle (2006) discussed the influenza vaccine markedly reduce the incidence of complications, hospitalization, and deaths and the vaccine can be given to anyone above six months unless allergic to it. It’s given with caution to those with allergies to eggs (Edelman & Mandle, 2006). Contrary to misconception, the most common vaccine is not made up of the live influenza virus but composed of the inactivated whole virus or virus subunits grown in chick embryo cells and given annually (Edelman & Mandle, 2006). Influenza is a global issue as many in underprivileged countries without access to adequate health care continue to die from it and there is a need to rapidly identify the virus and provide proper treatment, thereby preventing its spread locally and internationally.
Influence of Health and Socioeconomic Status on Influenza
Though all age groups can contract influenza those with fragile or weakened immune systems are more severely affected and include the pregnant women, elderly adults with comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, malignancy, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. According to Walton (2016), children less than two years have the highest infection rate, but death rates are usually highest among elderly (age 65 and older). Influenza is associated with low social, economic status, lack of preventive treatment and poor housing. Most
of the people affected by influenza lack insurance coverage, have lower levels of education, are unemployed, lack social network and travel long distances to medical facilities (Watson, 2016).
Initiatives
Health departments have overtime identified initiatives to address the problem of influenza, such initiatives include: reducing human exposure to the flu viruses, this initiative works by notifying the public on the safe ways to prevent and control the spread of the virus and it actively works to reduce infection opportunities and curbs the spread of the pandemic virus (Abramson, 2011). They have built able capacities to cope with the pandemic, measures have been taken and put in place to cope with the virus since helping the society to stay free from the virus (Abramson, 2011). They have innovated much on early warning and acknowledgements, information about influenza and its impacts to the society are made clear since it is effective for the society to stay free from influenza virus (Abramson, 2011). Necessary global scientific researches are being carried out and developments to ensure that vaccines and antiviral drugs are available across the globe mostly during the seasons which the virus is spread. The scientific knowledge enables quick and effective identification of the virus at its initial stages (Abramson, 2011). Several measures have been put in place to measure the progress of the issue. They include; The world Health Organization has continuously carried out tests to identify cases of attack by the virus at its early stages that are in one to four days of a n individual’s exposure to the influenza virus (Tam & Sellwood, 2013). Materials enlightening the public about the virus and the most convenient ways to stay free from the attack are being developed and provisional with all measures that can help curb and salvage the situation (Tam & Sellwood, 2013). The status of the issue based on measures outcomes clarifies that the globe is well up and at a good place to overcome the spread of influenza viruses. This has been made possible by continuous scientific researchers which develop antiviral drugs and vaccines which are to stop the spread and impacts of the influenza virus upon the general society (Tam & Sellwood, 2013).
Current Status of Influenza
Global Action Plan for Influenza Vaccines (GAP) is “a comprehensive strategy to reduce the
present global shortage of influenza vaccines for seasonal epidemics and pandemic influenza in
all countries of the world (GAP, 2017). Initially, GAP was to be accomplished through three
major approaches: The first GAP approach was to encourage countries to increase their use of
seasonal influenza vaccine. This would in turn reduce the disease burden of seasonal influenza
infections, help to contribute towards the preparedness of industrialized countries to respond to
an eventual pandemic and possibly, most importantly, motivate industry to develop greater
capacity for manufacturing vaccines (GAP, 2017). The second GAP approach concentrates on
increasing production capacity for pandemic vaccines. The short-term goal was established, by
2015 enough vaccine would be produced to immunize two billion people. Additionally, a long
term goal established to produce enough vaccine to immunize 70% of the world’s population
with two doses (GAP, 2017). Lastly, the third GAP approach addressed the need for the research
community to design more potent and effective vaccines through use of new technologies.
Progress
According to the Global Action Plan, the seasonal influenza vaccine production
capacity had increased globally from “less than 500 million per year to nearly 1
billion doses per year” by the end of 2010, and the numbers have steadily continued
to rise yearly (2017). Additionally, 14 developing countries have been awarded
grants from WHO to establish in-country manufacturing capacity for influenza
vaccines to prevent and treat influenza (GAP, 2017). Moreover, significant progress
has been achieved with new vaccine formulations. Regular consultations have been
conducted to bring together vaccine researchers and public health professionals to
discuss pandemic influenza vaccines and vaccines that can potentially induce broader
spectrum and longer lasting immunity against both seasonal and pandemic influenza
strains (GAP, 2017). Also, according to Global Action Plan (2017) sharing of
research information has been made possible through a non-restricted internet based
database to facilitate data sharing on clinical trials. This is updated and
complemented with data from technical meetings, publications, and direct contacts
with manufacturers.
Conclusion
From the time of the first documented global pandemic, which contributed to an estimated
300,000 deaths worldwide, science has been researching and monitoring influenza (Influenza,
2017). Through initiatives between joint stakeholders much progress has been made toward
decreasing the number of deaths per year as well as other serious complications related to
influenza (GAP, 2017). The best line of treatment will always be preventing and control through
vaccination, early detection, and meticulous hand hygiene.
References
Abramson, J. (2011). Inside the 2009 Influenza Pandemic. World Scientific Publishing
Company, 2011. Retrieved from
http://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/9789814343572_0001
Edelman, C. L., & Mandle, C. L. (2006). Health promotion throughout the life span (6th ed.). St.
Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.
Global Action Plan. (2017). World Health Organization (WHO). Global action plan for influenza
vaccines (GAP) Retrieved from http://www.who.int/influenza_vaccines_plan/en/
Influenza. (2017). World Health Organization (WHO). Influenza surveillance outputs Retrieved
from http://www.who.int/influenza/resources/charts/en/
Tam, J., & Sellwood, C. (2013). Pandemic Influenza. CABI, 2013. Retrieved from
http://www.worldcat.org/title/pandemic-influenza/oclc/798303591
Walton, B. E. (2016). Influenza Pandemic and Other Bugs. Ohio Nurses Review, 91(6), 20-30.
Wang, Q., & Tao, Y. (2010). Molecular Virology. Horizon Scientific Press.
Topic 3
INFLUENZA(FLU)
Diane Boll, Lisa Hart, Risper Ireri
Grand Canyon University: NUR 508
12-20-2017
Influenza is a cross-community pandemic hence requires attention from all sectors involved in maintaining a community’s welfare. Therefore both the public and the private sectors are involved in funding for initiatives to address influenza and such is achieved through:
For the public sector;
State agencies; which are permanent or temporally bodies appointed by the government and assigned to oversee and administer in different areas within the state. State agencies which are designated with the responsibility to monitor the health sector and related programs actively provide public funding in such states (“Funding Applications.org : Choose Application”, 2017).
Federal agencies; are special government organizations set up for the purpose to manage its resources and offering financial oversight to ensure accountability. Such units are sources of public funding to initiatives that address flu in the society (“Funding Applications.org : Choose Application”, 2017).
Private corporations; are small business units held by non-governmental bodies or a small group of shareholders which offer products and services to the public. Such organizations offer funds to initiatives directed towards ending the influenza pandemic as a way of giving back to the society as an ethical practice (“Funding Applications.org : Choose Application”, 2017).
Private foundations; are non-profit companies which are created through an initial donation from an individual or a firm and the donated funds are managed by the foundation’s trustees and directors. Initiatives aimed at the control and prevention of influenza getting funding from all active private organizations to facilitate their running (“Funding Applications.org : Choose Application”, 2017).
Quality initiatives that address influenza pandemic;
Well calculated and predetermined emergency actions; since the pandemic attacks as a surprise emergency programs have been put across as initiatives to stay ready to tackle it anytime, it knocks hence the health sector has reached a milestone in fighting it (Wang & Tao, 2010).
Prevention and preparedness to control the effects of the pandemic; prevention measures against the pandemic include: – reducing human exposure to influenza virus which is attained through enlightening the public on the flu and away to possibly stay free from it. Secondly strengthening early warning systems which make it possible to note any trace of the flu at its initial stages and initiate the efforts required to stop its effects. And thirdly, having adequately developed flu containment operations (Wang & Tao, 2010).
Preparedness is achieved by having a well build up capacity to cope with the pandemic and critically investing in developing new pandemic vaccines and antiviral drugs. Readiness to deal with the situation just in case it attacks is key to addressing the pandemic (Wang & Tao, 2010).
Being insured versus being uninsured impacts health outcomes related to influenza differ. Because insured person is covered against all the dangers that may accrue to him or her as a result of exposure to the flu hence that is an initiative to enable persons to remain focused on their daily tasks (Wang & Tao, 2010).
On the other hand, uninsured individuals do not have any cover or preventative/ control measure that stands between them and the flu. Therefore in case they are exposed to it thus its impact will relatively be all over them hence they are not stable enough while getting through their day to day activities hence the community suffers some loss (Wang & Tao, 2010).
References
Funding Applications.org : Choose Application. (2017). Fundingapplications.com. Retrieved 15 December 2017, from https://www.fundingapplications.com/index.php
Wang, Q., & Tao, Y. (2010). Influenza: Molecuar Virology. Horizon Scientific, Press, 2010.
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Include the following:
1) Concert performer(s) and program content, including title and composer as performed in sequence (10%)
(2) Details of the performance venue, including venue, arrangement of musicians and instruments, descriptions of instruments,and audience responses (20%)
(3) Musical elements for each of the four movements (listed below) following the “Guide to Writing a Concert Report” – use time marks (00:00) as a reference in the narrative (70%)
1) Concert performer(s) and program content, including title and composer as performed in sequence (10%)
(2) Details of the performance venue, including venue, arrangement of musicians and instruments, descriptions of instruments,and audience responses (20%)
(3) Musical elements for each of the four movements (listed below) following the “Guide to Writing a Concert Report” – use time marks (00:00) as a reference in the narrative (70%)
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-GOOD CONTEXT
Paper Outline:
-INTRODUCTION
-HISTORY
-CULTURAL CONTEXT
Represented in US
Individualistic/Collective
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Peer 1
I stay in Miami Dade County in the State of Florida where medical attention is characterized by harsh and poor conditions. The medical attention is at the worst state of its when compared with the top county in the State of Florida. Ranked forty from the sixty seven counties, Miami Dade provides the most awful medical care access as well as interest that is showcased by the uninsured medical hygiene that has twenty one %, bad diabetes care as well as monitoring of eighty seven %, delays as well as prolonged visits for all the individuals in the clinic wards that has a seventy % as compared to the greatest placed at fifty four %. It’s additionally characterized by minimal entry to x-ray and mammography assessment on the individuals that is at fifty seven % implying the assessment methods aren’t readily available on the individuals (Brown, 2011). Additionally, it lacks sufficient wellness as well as medical care personnel which range from the dentists, primary care doctors as well as mental health providers that ratios are one: 1580, one: 1250, 1:700 for the average total population of the county implying that one healthcare personnel is anticipated to deliver a lot more people. These qualities imply the method is very poor and requires improvements.
As a nurse practitioner I’d suggest quick treatment from the federal government as well as state authorities to plan in enhancing the medical treatment scenarios of the Miami Dade County to better conditions (Kramer, 2008). This is often carried out by installation of even more x-ray and mammography assessment to decrease the unattended instances, employing much more medical care, mental health as well as dentists to reduce the ratio that every personnel offers several individuals that causes prolonged stays and delayed treatment for all the individuals in the clinic wards. Doing this, the medical care access as well as delivery is going to be effective for the individuals and therefore Miami Dade County is a much better place for everybody.
Peer 2
One of the healthcare issues that need improvement in a State like Florida is the issue of Alcohol‐impaired driving deaths. According to the countyhealthrankings.org (2019), the percentage of deaths that are due to alcohol consumption stands at 29% In the US, 25 % in the state of Florida, With a Minimum of 10% and maximum of 70% cases in the state. Statistics by the countyrankings.org as of 2018 (data used from 2012-2016) show that Alachua county had the highest number of deaths and approximately 30% are alcohol-impaired (countyhealthrankings.org, 2019). This is a high number, and it’s, therefore, a disturbing issue that should be looked into. Most of these deaths are preventable, and the percentage of drunk driving can be reduced by coming up with effective policies.
The creation of the community health center programs will bring the public and healthcare professionals together in advocating for safety measures. In Florida, impaired driving accounts to a quarter of all motor vehicle deaths. By coming up with effective programs, awareness and education campaigns can be provided to reduce cases that occur due to drunk driving.
Drunk driving is a serious issue for public health. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is estimated that at least 30 people die per day (Ying et al., 2013).This is a horrifying figure, and in dealing with such cases nurses need to act as change agents who will advocate for change in policy and processes for individuals in the community. As a nursing practitioner, it is best to come up with innovative ideas and practices that would create knowledge, develop policies and practices that would put assure public safety and reduced cases of drunk driving. According to the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) (2015), nurses need to engage in successful initiatives that would protect the public against health risks. In most cases, Nursing innovation requires the investment of resources-time, energy, reputation and energy (Mason,Leavitt & Chaffee, 2013). Additionally, nurses can corporate with the government to create effective policy programs (Mason,Leavitt & Chaffee, 2013).
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Go to the following website by clicking on the provided link, http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/ , and select a county and a state (this may be the county/state in which you reside, attend school, or plan to live and work). After reviewing the website and the health outcomes in the County Health Rankings for the area, answer the following questions in a few short sentences as part of your discussion.
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This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.
In your Collaborative Learning Community, write a formal paper of 500-1,000 words that examines the previously addressed aspects of health policies, finance, global/national prevention, or treatment initiatives related to the health issue by identifying applicable ethics principles.
Topic 1
Influenza CLC group essay 11-28-2017
Introduction
Influenza commonly known as flu is a contagious respiratory infection that attacks the general respiratory system that is, the nose, throat, and even the lungs. It is caused by the two types of influenza viruses which are influenza A, influenza B and influenza C (Wang & Tao, 2010). Attacks from both viruses are epidemic and seasonal as they are common within specific periods within a year. Attack mechanisms for influenza A viruses depends on the genes on the surface protein of a patient. They are normally spread through sneezing and coughing from an infected individual to the surrounding air (Wang & Tao, 2010).
The flu can also attack an individual in case they get into direct body tissue contact with an infected individual for example handshaking. Health professionals argue that the flu virus is stubborn and spreads mainly over tiny droplets which are produced when the infected individuals’ cough, talk, and sneeze (Wang & Tao, 2010). Such droplets are easily carried by the surrounding air and can be landed in the nose and mouths of the immediate persons. Additionally, it can enter into one’s system if he or she gets into direct contact with a surface or object that has the influenza bacteria and consequently rubs or touches their nose, mouth or even eyes (Wang & Tao, 2010).
Health departments have overtime identified initiative to address the problem of influenza, such initiatives include:
Reducing human exposure to the flu viruses, this initiative works by notifying the public on the safe ways to prevent and control the spread of the virus and it actively works to reduce infection opportunities and curbs the spread of the pandemic virus (Abramson, 2011).
They have built able capacities to cope with the pandemic, measures have been taken and put in place to cope with the virus since helping the society to stay free from the virus (Abramson, 2011).
They have innovated much on early warning and acknowledgments, information about influenza and its impacts to the society are made clear since it is effective for the society to stay free from the influenza virus (Abramson, 2011).
Necessary global scientific researches are being carried out and developments to ensure that vaccines and antiviral drugs are available across the globe mostly during the seasons which the virus is spread. The scientific knowledge enables quick and effective identification of the virus at its initial stages (Abramson, 2011).
Several measures have been put in place to measure the progress of the issue. They include;
The World Health Organization has continuously carried out tests to identify cases of attack by the virus at its early stages that are in one to four days of an individual’s exposure to the influenza virus (Tam & Sellwood, 2013).
Materials enlightening the public about the virus and the most convenient ways to stay free from the attack are being developed and provisional with all measures that can help curb and salvage the situation (Tam & Sellwood, 2013).
The current status of the issue based on measures outcomes clarifies that the globe is well up and at a good place to overcome the spread of influenza viruses. This has been made possible by the continuous scientific researchers which develop antiviral drugs and vaccines which are work to stop the spread and impacts of the influenza virus upon the general society (Tam & Sellwood, 2013).
References
Abramson, J. (2011). Inside the 2009 Influenza Pandemic. World Scientific Publishing Company, 2011.
Tam, J., & Sellwood, C. (2013). Pandemic Influenza. CABI, 2013.
Wang, Q., & Tao, Y. (2010). Molecular Virology. Horizon Scientific Press.
Topic 2
Influenza
Diane Boll, Lisa Hart, Risper Ireri
Grand Canyom University:NUR 508
12-06-2017
Influenza
Influenza is a highly infectious respiratory illness that mostly occurs during winter months north of the equator. Influenza, commonly known as the “flu” occurs between October and March and with reported outbreaks between September and May. Signs of influenza include but are not limited to high fever, myalgia, headache, sore throat, chills and persistent malaise (Edelman & Mandle, 2006). Each year in the US alone, influenza and pneumonia result in 114,000 admissions with 36,000 lives lost and costs an estimated $12 billion (Walton, 2016). Edelman and Mandle (2006) discussed the influenza vaccine markedly reduce the incidence of complications, hospitalization, and deaths and the vaccine can be given to anyone above six months unless allergic to it. It’s given with caution to those with allergies to eggs (Edelman & Mandle, 2006). Contrary to misconception, the most common vaccine is not made up of the live influenza virus but composed of the inactivated whole virus or virus subunits grown in chick embryo cells and given annually (Edelman & Mandle, 2006). Influenza is a global issue as many in underprivileged countries without access to adequate health care continue to die from it and there is a need to rapidly identify the virus and provide proper treatment, thereby preventing its spread locally and internationally.
Influence of Health and Socioeconomic Status on Influenza
Though all age groups can contract influenza those with fragile or weakened immune systems are more severely affected and include the pregnant women, elderly adults with comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, malignancy, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. According to Walton (2016), children less than two years have the highest infection rate, but death rates are usually highest among elderly (age 65 and older). Influenza is associated with low social, economic status, lack of preventive treatment and poor housing. Most
of the people affected by influenza lack insurance coverage, have lower levels of education, are unemployed, lack social network and travel long distances to medical facilities (Watson, 2016).
Initiatives
Health departments have overtime identified initiatives to address the problem of influenza, such initiatives include: reducing human exposure to the flu viruses, this initiative works by notifying the public on the safe ways to prevent and control the spread of the virus and it actively works to reduce infection opportunities and curbs the spread of the pandemic virus (Abramson, 2011). They have built able capacities to cope with the pandemic, measures have been taken and put in place to cope with the virus since helping the society to stay free from the virus (Abramson, 2011). They have innovated much on early warning and acknowledgements, information about influenza and its impacts to the society are made clear since it is effective for the society to stay free from influenza virus (Abramson, 2011). Necessary global scientific researches are being carried out and developments to ensure that vaccines and antiviral drugs are available across the globe mostly during the seasons which the virus is spread. The scientific knowledge enables quick and effective identification of the virus at its initial stages (Abramson, 2011). Several measures have been put in place to measure the progress of the issue. They include; The world Health Organization has continuously carried out tests to identify cases of attack by the virus at its early stages that are in one to four days of a n individual’s exposure to the influenza virus (Tam & Sellwood, 2013). Materials enlightening the public about the virus and the most convenient ways to stay free from the attack are being developed and provisional with all measures that can help curb and salvage the situation (Tam & Sellwood, 2013). The status of the issue based on measures outcomes clarifies that the globe is well up and at a good place to overcome the spread of influenza viruses. This has been made possible by continuous scientific researchers which develop antiviral drugs and vaccines which are to stop the spread and impacts of the influenza virus upon the general society (Tam & Sellwood, 2013).
Current Status of Influenza
Global Action Plan for Influenza Vaccines (GAP) is “a comprehensive strategy to reduce the
present global shortage of influenza vaccines for seasonal epidemics and pandemic influenza in
all countries of the world (GAP, 2017). Initially, GAP was to be accomplished through three
major approaches: The first GAP approach was to encourage countries to increase their use of
seasonal influenza vaccine. This would in turn reduce the disease burden of seasonal influenza
infections, help to contribute towards the preparedness of industrialized countries to respond to
an eventual pandemic and possibly, most importantly, motivate industry to develop greater
capacity for manufacturing vaccines (GAP, 2017). The second GAP approach concentrates on
increasing production capacity for pandemic vaccines. The short-term goal was established, by
2015 enough vaccine would be produced to immunize two billion people. Additionally, a long
term goal established to produce enough vaccine to immunize 70% of the world’s population
with two doses (GAP, 2017). Lastly, the third GAP approach addressed the need for the research
community to design more potent and effective vaccines through use of new technologies.
Progress
According to the Global Action Plan, the seasonal influenza vaccine production
capacity had increased globally from “less than 500 million per year to nearly 1
billion doses per year” by the end of 2010, and the numbers have steadily continued
to rise yearly (2017). Additionally, 14 developing countries have been awarded
grants from WHO to establish in-country manufacturing capacity for influenza
vaccines to prevent and treat influenza (GAP, 2017). Moreover, significant progress
has been achieved with new vaccine formulations. Regular consultations have been
conducted to bring together vaccine researchers and public health professionals to
discuss pandemic influenza vaccines and vaccines that can potentially induce broader
spectrum and longer lasting immunity against both seasonal and pandemic influenza
strains (GAP, 2017). Also, according to Global Action Plan (2017) sharing of
research information has been made possible through a non-restricted internet based
database to facilitate data sharing on clinical trials. This is updated and
complemented with data from technical meetings, publications, and direct contacts
with manufacturers.
Conclusion
From the time of the first documented global pandemic, which contributed to an estimated
300,000 deaths worldwide, science has been researching and monitoring influenza (Influenza,
2017). Through initiatives between joint stakeholders much progress has been made toward
decreasing the number of deaths per year as well as other serious complications related to
influenza (GAP, 2017). The best line of treatment will always be preventing and control through
vaccination, early detection, and meticulous hand hygiene.
References
Abramson, J. (2011). Inside the 2009 Influenza Pandemic. World Scientific Publishing
Company, 2011. Retrieved from
http://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/9789814343572_0001
Edelman, C. L., & Mandle, C. L. (2006). Health promotion throughout the life span (6th ed.). St.
Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.
Global Action Plan. (2017). World Health Organization (WHO). Global action plan for influenza
vaccines (GAP) Retrieved from http://www.who.int/influenza_vaccines_plan/en/
Influenza. (2017). World Health Organization (WHO). Influenza surveillance outputs Retrieved
from http://www.who.int/influenza/resources/charts/en/
Tam, J., & Sellwood, C. (2013). Pandemic Influenza. CABI, 2013. Retrieved from
http://www.worldcat.org/title/pandemic-influenza/oclc/798303591
Walton, B. E. (2016). Influenza Pandemic and Other Bugs. Ohio Nurses Review, 91(6), 20-30.
Wang, Q., & Tao, Y. (2010). Molecular Virology. Horizon Scientific Press.
Topic 3
INFLUENZA(FLU)
Diane Boll, Lisa Hart, Risper Ireri
Grand Canyon University: NUR 508
12-20-2017
Influenza is a cross-community pandemic hence requires attention from all sectors involved in maintaining a community’s welfare. Therefore both the public and the private sectors are involved in funding for initiatives to address influenza and such is achieved through:
For the public sector;
State agencies; which are permanent or temporally bodies appointed by the government and assigned to oversee and administer in different areas within the state. State agencies which are designated with the responsibility to monitor the health sector and related programs actively provide public funding in such states (“Funding Applications.org : Choose Application”, 2017).
Federal agencies; are special government organizations set up for the purpose to manage its resources and offering financial oversight to ensure accountability. Such units are sources of public funding to initiatives that address flu in the society (“Funding Applications.org : Choose Application”, 2017).
Private corporations; are small business units held by non-governmental bodies or a small group of shareholders which offer products and services to the public. Such organizations offer funds to initiatives directed towards ending the influenza pandemic as a way of giving back to the society as an ethical practice (“Funding Applications.org : Choose Application”, 2017).
Private foundations; are non-profit companies which are created through an initial donation from an individual or a firm and the donated funds are managed by the foundation’s trustees and directors. Initiatives aimed at the control and prevention of influenza getting funding from all active private organizations to facilitate their running (“Funding Applications.org : Choose Application”, 2017).
Quality initiatives that address influenza pandemic;
Well calculated and predetermined emergency actions; since the pandemic attacks as a surprise emergency programs have been put across as initiatives to stay ready to tackle it anytime, it knocks hence the health sector has reached a milestone in fighting it (Wang & Tao, 2010).
Prevention and preparedness to control the effects of the pandemic; prevention measures against the pandemic include: – reducing human exposure to influenza virus which is attained through enlightening the public on the flu and away to possibly stay free from it. Secondly strengthening early warning systems which make it possible to note any trace of the flu at its initial stages and initiate the efforts required to stop its effects. And thirdly, having adequately developed flu containment operations (Wang & Tao, 2010).
Preparedness is achieved by having a well build up capacity to cope with the pandemic and critically investing in developing new pandemic vaccines and antiviral drugs. Readiness to deal with the situation just in case it attacks is key to addressing the pandemic (Wang & Tao, 2010).
Being insured versus being uninsured impacts health outcomes related to influenza differ. Because insured person is covered against all the dangers that may accrue to him or her as a result of exposure to the flu hence that is an initiative to enable persons to remain focused on their daily tasks (Wang & Tao, 2010).
On the other hand, uninsured individuals do not have any cover or preventative/ control measure that stands between them and the flu. Therefore in case they are exposed to it thus its impact will relatively be all over them hence they are not stable enough while getting through their day to day activities hence the community suffers some loss (Wang & Tao, 2010).
References
Funding Applications.org : Choose Application. (2017). Fundingapplications.com. Retrieved 15 December 2017, from https://www.fundingapplications.com/index.php
Wang, Q., & Tao, Y. (2010). Influenza: Molecuar Virology. Horizon Scientific, Press, 2010.
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/in Uncategorized /by developerAs a group, observe the simulated “Home Visit With Sallie Mae Fisher” video (http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/nrs410v_vp01Alt.php).
Refer to “Sallie Mae Fisher’s Health History and Discharge Orders” for specifics related to the case study used to inform the assignment.
Using “Home Visit With Sallie Mae Fisher” and “Sallie Mae Fisher’s Health History and Discharge Orders,” complete the following components of this assignment:
Essay Portion
After viewing the home visit, write an essay of 500-750-words in which you do the following:
Prepare this step of the assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
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/in Uncategorized /by developerThis is a Collaborative Learning Community assignment. The instructor will assign you to a CLC group. The RN to BSN program at Grand Canyon University meets the requirements for clinical competencies as defined by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), using nontraditional experiences for practicing nurses. These experiences come in the form of direct and indirect care experiences in which licensed nursing students engage in learning within the context of their hospital organization, specific care discipline, and local communities. This assignment consists of both an interview and a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation. Assessment/Interview Select a community of interest. It is important that the community selected be one in which a CLC group member currently resides. Students residing in the chosen community should be assigned to perform the physical assessment of the community. 1.Perform a direct assessment of a community of interest using the “Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide.” 2.Interview a community health and public health provider regarding that person’s role and experiences within the community. Interview Guidelines Interviews can take place in-person, by phone, or by Skype. Complete the “Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form” and submit with the group presentation. Develop one set of interview questions to gather information about the role of the provider in the community and the health issues faced by the chosen community. Compile key findings from the interview, including the interview questions used, and submit with the group presentation. PowerPoint Presentation Within your group, create a PowerPoint presentation of 15-20 slides (slide count does not include title and reference slide) describing the chosen community interest. Include the following in your presentation: 1.Description of community and community boundaries: the people and the geographic, geopolitical, financial, educational level, ethnic, and phenomenological features of the community as well as types of social interactions, common goals and interests, barriers, and challenges, including any identified social determinates of health. 2.Summary of community assessment: (a) funding sources and (b) partnerships. 3.Summary of interview with community health/public health provider. 4.Identification of an issue that is lacking or an opportunity for health promotion. The issue identified can be used for the Community Teaching Plan: Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal assignment. 5.A conclusion summarizing your key findings and a discussion of your impressions of the general health of the community. In addition to submitting this assignment in the LoudCloud dropbox, email a copy of your submission to [email protected] While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. “Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form,” and the community assessment PPT presentation.
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