07 Jul VRE (Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus)
- Write a two to three (2-3) page paper (excluding the title and reference pages) in which you will do the following:
a. Describe and explain HAIs.
b. Choose one of the specific HAIs and identify the etiology and those individuals who are at risk for developing this HAI.
c. State the latest statistical data concerning this HAI.
d. Describe safety measures utilized by healthcare facilities to prevent, decrease or potentially eliminate the spread of HAIs.
e. Explain the role of the nurse in decreasing the spread of HAIs and how the nurse demonstrates caring and advocacy for the patient.
f. Reference a minimum of two (2) research articles, one (1) book, and two (2) web resources.
g. Resources should be no older than five (5) years.
h. Use APA format; be sure to include title page and references (the title page and reference page do not count toward the page limit on the paper length).
