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COMPOSING PROCESS SUMMARY/ANALYSIS BIBLIOGRAPHY
Jamie Mendez
Ms. Cowart
ENGL 1301
Sept. 4, 2015
Summary/Analysis Essay There are many reasons as to why health care workers do or do not get immunized with the influenza vaccine. The article “Requiring influenza vaccination for health care workers: seven truths we must accept”, written by G. A. Poland, P. Tosh, and R. M. Jacobson identifies seven reasons why it is imperative to require all health care employees to receive the vaccine.(Poland, Gregory A.; Tosh, Pritish; Jacobson, Robert M. 2251) The article attempts to persuade the health care system and health care workers that the influenza vaccine prevents influenza infections and death …show more content…
It is unreasonable to spend money on something that can be avoided. One advantage of receiving the vaccine is “…25% fewer upper respiratory infections, 44% fewer doctor visits, and 43% fewer sick days off, saving an average of $47 per person annually.” (Poland, Gregory A.; Tosh, Pritish; Jacobson, Robert M. 2253) However, the survey referenced in this topic states “…35% of hospitals reported staffing shortages during peak influenza epidemic.” (Poland, Gregory A.; Tosh, Pritish; Jacobson, Robert M. 2253) This statement leaves questions unanswered such as: What was the reason for the staffing shortage and how much of the shortage was due to influenza illness? There is not enough evidence to support this …show more content…
It states the successfulness of other mandated vaccinations in order to compare it with the possibility of the successfulness of the influenza immunization. This theory is based solely off assumptions and ideas. There is no support or resources to back their claim.
The Duty of Health Care Workers Health care workers have a duty to their patients to protect their patients and implement safety. The author uses this duty against health care workers implying that if health care workers do not receive the influenza vaccination after knowing all the facts and advantages, they are breaking their moral duty. This once again plays on the emotions and feelings toward the health care workers’ profession.
Lead or Lambast This principle claims that health care systems should take action and require all health care workers to receive the vaccine, or face backlash from the media and society. “As these reports become widely disseminated and as the public becomes aware that health care workers are largely unvaccinated, the health care system will lose trust and credibility.” (Poland, Gregory A.; Tosh, Pritish; Jacobson, Robert M. 2254) The audience is being influenced to either mandate influenza vaccines or suffer torment and
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COMPOSING PROCESS SUMMARY/ANALYSIS BIBLIOGRAPHY
Jamie Mendez
Ms. Cowart
ENGL 1301
Sept. 4, 2015
Summary/Analysis Essay There are many reasons as to why health care workers do or do not get immunized with the influenza vaccine. The article “Requiring influenza vaccination for health care workers: seven truths we must accept”, written by G. A. Poland, P. Tosh, and R. M. Jacobson identifies seven reasons why it is imperative to require all health care employees to receive the vaccine.(Poland, Gregory A.; Tosh, Pritish; Jacobson, Robert M. 2251) The article attempts to persuade the health care system and health care workers that the influenza vaccine prevents influenza infections and death …show more content…
It is unreasonable to spend money on something that can be avoided. One advantage of receiving the vaccine is “…25% fewer upper respiratory infections, 44% fewer doctor visits, and 43% fewer sick days off, saving an average of $47 per person annually.” (Poland, Gregory A.; Tosh, Pritish; Jacobson, Robert M. 2253) However, the survey referenced in this topic states “…35% of hospitals reported staffing shortages during peak influenza epidemic.” (Poland, Gregory A.; Tosh, Pritish; Jacobson, Robert M. 2253) This statement leaves questions unanswered such as: What was the reason for the staffing shortage and how much of the shortage was due to influenza illness? There is not enough evidence to support this …show more content…
It states the successfulness of other mandated vaccinations in order to compare it with the possibility of the successfulness of the influenza immunization. This theory is based solely off assumptions and ideas. There is no support or resources to back their claim.
The Duty of Health Care Workers Health care workers have a duty to their patients to protect their patients and implement safety. The author uses this duty against health care workers implying that if health care workers do not receive the influenza vaccination after knowing all the facts and advantages, they are breaking their moral duty. This once again plays on the emotions and feelings toward the health care workers’ profession.
Lead or Lambast This principle claims that health care systems should take action and require all health care workers to receive the vaccine, or face backlash from the media and society. “As these reports become widely disseminated and as the public becomes aware that health care workers are largely unvaccinated, the health care system will lose trust and credibility.” (Poland, Gregory A.; Tosh, Pritish; Jacobson, Robert M. 2254) The audience is being influenced to either mandate influenza vaccines or suffer torment and