Identify one specific local or regional public health incident that occurred in your area in the last 6 months. Fully discuss the issue following the guidelines of the rubric utilizing the course textbook: Epidemiology for Advanced Nursing Practice (Authors Kiran Macha, John P. McDonough) Recommended Readings Chapter 1-4, and the Public Health Intervention Wheel. RUBRIC Please incorporate the following into the discussion: Introduction and Background-Detailed description of the incident; Investigative tactics used; Essential information provided; Stats on demographics; Anecdotal information. Public Health Implications-Results of investigation; Findings; Impact on health; Realized and potential costs. Planned Response Health Promotion & Illness Prevention-Recommendations; Policy changes; Public Health Interventions Wheel; add any practical suggestions. References, Data Representation-3-4 retrievable, reputable sources utilized; cite relevant supportive evidence; epidemiologic data and/or stats cited; Sources correctly cited in paper and reference list. Scholarly writing-APA format; Professional language; grammar / spelling; Title page, Body (2-4 pgs.)
