advancement in technology

advancement in technology

Change Proposal Subject and Purpose Identification 1

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Scholarly Activity Summary (Topic- infection control. Setting- elementary school, Brooklyn NY)

Conferring with Wang et al (2017) infection control is a vital aspect of nurses’ roles and the entire healthcare systems. Healthcare agencies and organizations are prioritizing on infection control. As a collective initiative, we must all ensure that effective infection control has been planned and implemented. Furthermore, regular evaluation is critical to ensuring modification where necessary. Ideally, infection control programs need to provide necessary education about prevention and management of such infections as vomiting. Nurses should work closely with members of the community to take proactive measures.

Healthcare is broad which means that all practitioners must work together to promote and encourage infection control programs. According to Aiello et al (2008) microbes’ tiny living organism which cannot be seen by naked eyes are everywhere. In reality germs and virus can survive anywhere increasing chances for infections. Although advancement in technology has remarkably reduced their infections, some can still cause infections and diseases. As such, it is imperative to explore the topic in elementary school, in Brooklyn, NY. This will help educate and understand various aspects related to infections and infection control.

As it is the routine, students are required to engage in scholarly activities beyond class course. Seminars, attending conferences and quality improvement committees are perfect examples of scholarly elements that should be included. Furthermore, utilization of any other opportunities both at community and national level with contributing to the overall progress and plan for change. These scholarly activities are fully of opportunities. First, they offer an opportunity to connect with world visionary leaders in the healthcare sector. Secondly, they create chance connect and share ideas with people from diverse backgrounds.

Students need to learn basic hygiene. As Aiello et al (2008) revealed hygiene needs are the critical role of the nurse especially when evaluating a patient. In this connection, children must be taught simple procedures like skincare especially if the skin has been exposed to urine or stool. Infection items is another aspect that is fundamental in this study. Poor handling of infected items risk transmission which is a common challenge in school settings. With the knowledge gained from the scholarly activity, the goal is to collaborate with different stakeholders in school and community to encourage education and overall understanding of education promotion.

To close nurses an important role in disease management. Often EBP helps nurses achieve this objective. Surveys show that most high absenteeism in schools is attributable to the flue. This makes the topic relevant because children must be taught how to stay healthy. For example, teach them good washing practices and take proper measures to prevent further infection. To facilitate, this, however, one must understand fundamental aspects surrounding the subject and consequently recommend a plan for change.

Overview 

I had the opportunity to attend the Quality Improvement Conference. The conference unites health professionals from different nations. The conference opens a forum to deeply discuss critical health issues in modern society. As an international forum, health experts and visionaries shares ideas on how to improve the overall healthcare in communities. To a great extent, the forum offer opportunities to learn what the rest of the world is doing, connect with visionaries and showcase innovation. Essentially, the conference offer opportunities to learn particularly on how to make changes that improve the lives of every member of community.

Problem 

Quality Improvement Conference hoped to achieve the following:

· Address key challenges in the society like environmental quality.

· Share ideas on how to eradicate health problems.

· Transform primary care by focusing on preventative measures.

· Explore how science can be used to effect real change in society.

Solution 

· To promote quality of care innovation was encouraged.

· Offer an opportunity for international networking.

· Benchmark and quickly generate momentum for change in own areas of concern.

Opportunity 

Quality Improvement Conference being an international event brings all health stakeholders together. This creates the opportunity to learn and share ideas concerning health care improvement in all areas of life. Although most goals were met, the conference failed to address the telehealth issue which is slowly infiltrating into the healthcare sector. Attending such a global event gives an attendee opportunity to learn from world visionaries and share the experience with people from various background. Apart from learning the conference also promotes networking all which are essential in nurses’ growth and development.

Program Competencies Addressed

· Time Management

· Effective Communication

· Team Work

· Critical thinking

References

Wang, Z., Lapinski, M., Quilliam, E., Jaykus, L. A., & Fraser, A. (2017). The effect of hand-hygiene interventions on infectious disease-associated absenteeism in elementary schools: A systematic literature review. American journal of infection control, 45(6), 682-689.

Aiello, A. E., Coulborn, R. M., Perez, V., & Larson, E. L. (2008). Effect of hand hygiene on infectious disease risk in the community setting: a meta-analysis. American journal of public health, 98(8), 1372-1381.