The problem is clearly stated with adequate background information; there is justification for the study, 115 patients infected with Hepatitis C through reuse of contaminated vials. This problem is very significant to nursing in that there is unsafe medication handling involved. This problem is researchable and opens the gate for change to be implemented. C. Conceptual/Theoretical Framework D. Review of Literature Government reports have urged open reporting of concerns about the quality and safety of patient care. Underreporting of quality problems and adverse events are common.
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The CDC and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologist (CSTE) established during the 2003 epidemic all criteria for SARS surveillance. Health care providers are required to report to state or local health department anyone who is has been exposed or hospitalized with unexplained respiratory infection while overseas within 10 days of onset of illness or reported cases of pneumonia clusters which are linked to travel. Immediate report should be made to the CDC of any positive laboratory SARS-Cov results. Also to be reported to CDC will be any clusters of pneumonia that are of particular concern. The community nurse in any SARS outbreak should follow procedure to contact state and local health department by telephone, implement critical isolation safety measures of the affected persons, trace their contact path and call CDC at 770-488-7100.
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