The nurse is in charge of the flu vaccination program in the community. Which actions should the nurse take when planning and evaluating this program? Select all that apply
A) Measure epidemiologic statistics before and after administering the flu shots.
B) Plan and evaluate influenza vaccinations regularly.
C) Interview clients regarding their perception of the effectiveness of the vaccinations and use these data in planning future vaccinations.
D) As new data regarding influenza vaccinations become available, modify the intervention accordingly.
E) Evaluate the success of your program by comparing its results with those in other communities.
Ans: A, B, D
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The primary way to demonstrate prevention or control of a health problem is to compare epidemiologic statistics before and after the implementation of the health service. Planning and evaluation are continuous processes. As new data become available, modification in health services may be necessary, and those modifications require evaluation. Evaluation of the program and planning of future interventions should not be based on the clients' perception of its effectiveness, which is likely to not be accurate. Because factors may vary significantly from community to community, it would be more appropriate to compare before and after statistics in your own community rather than statistics with other communities.
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