Healthcare

Communicable Diseases

Communicable Diseases Influenza Illnesses that are caused by bacteria or viruses that people spread amongst themselves via contact with bodily fluids, contaminated surfaces, blood products, animal bites or via the air are called communicable diseases (Wang et al., 2019). An example of a communicable disease is influenza (flu), a contagious disease caused by influenza viruses. […]

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Clinical Decision Making

Clinical Decision Making Medical errors and unwanted outcomes occur due to the environment common in most healthcare facilities that involves complex diseases, technologies, policies, resources, procedures and the human factor. In healthcare settings, medication errors occur approximately in every 1 out of 20 medication administrations (Bates et al., 1995). One such situation occurred in a

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AACN Essentials Informatics Self Assessment

AACN Essentials Informatics Self Assessment AACN essentials is imperative when it comes to excellence and innovation in nursing. Through AACN, nurses are able to attain competencies in several areas involved with the practice. Nursing informatics plays a significant role in the health care sector. Among its importance is that it enhances improved documentation, helps reduce

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