Public-Community Health Assignment: Healthcare Acquired Infections – Acute Care vs. Long-Term Care

1. Review course textbook and/or assigned readings if assigned.
2. Review the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s State-Based HAI Prevention Activities(https://www.cdc.gov/hai/state-based/state-hai-plans.htmlLinks to an external site.
3. Concept Exploration Questions: (keep answer brief)
   1. What are the potential impacts of HAI on patients, families, and organizations?
   2. What are the most effective interventions to achieve HAI goals?

Assignment Instructions

1. Enter Sentinel City® and enter and explore the Public Health Department in Industrial Heights. Analyze data to determine healthcare-acquired infection trends.
2. Enter Sentinel City® and enter and explore the Lake View Progressive Care Center in Lake View Suburb to view the data.
3. Enter Sentinel City® and enter and explore the data for the Healthcare System (in Acer Care Center).
4. Describe three priority elements to include in an HAI plan for acute care and long-term care settings. Use the HAI Plan Template. Download HAI Plan Template. 
5. Present two examples of resource gaps identified in both Sentinel Hospital and Lake View Progressive Care Center related to HAIs and list potential solutions for each.
6. Based on the examples of HAI State Plans (refer to the link in the pre-brief), develop an HAI plan for Lake View Progressive Care Center and/or the Healthcare System. Include six element statements and two implementation activities for each element statement. Denote the HAI standard or target to achieve each plan element. Consider the following:
   • Credible federal, state, local, or private organizations
   • Community-based needs discovered in the data
   • Six general categories in the chart below may be modified as desired.
   • Element statements should be written goal statements.
7. Use correct APA format when citing your references.
8. A minimum of 2 references are needed.
9. Submit your completed worksheet and answered questions to Canvas to receive credit for this lab activity.