Assignment 1 Please use the grading rubric to create an outline of your assignment. Each section of the rubric should be a section of your final paper and could become the headings. Your assignment will be graded based on each element of the rubric.
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Assignment 1
Please use the grading rubric to create an outline of your assignment. Each section of the rubric should be a section of your final paper and could become the headings. Your assignment will be graded based on each element of the rubric. Compare each section of your paper with the rubric to ensure all elements are covered. Then, include an introduction and conclusion to tie the paper together. If you have any questions regarding the assignment, please contact your instructor using the Course Help forum.
Choose one of the following chronic diseases. You will use the chosen chronic disease as the topic to address in each of the assignments in this course.
- Hypertension
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Childhood asthma
You must use a minimum of two scholarly sources. This paper should be 4-5 pages in length.
In Assignment One you will:
- Illustrate the population. Who are the members of this population? Provide details, including contributing causes for the disease and/or past medical history, any familial or genetic components for the disease.
- Evaluate the population, including current numbers, the seriousness of the disease, special needs to optimize health and independence.
- Assess the need for formal case management. What are the current trends in case management (as discussed in your text) that support a case management model?
- Argue the potential benefits to implementing a case management model, addressing economics, quality or life/care of the patient, impact on the social life of the patient and family.
- Analyze why nurses should coordinate the case management plan of care? Based upon best practice, what specialized training and experiences would a nurse bring to this role?
- Identify the other members that should be included on a multidisciplinary case management team and discuss what their role is and why they are valuable members.
Grading Rubric
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Competency |
14 points |
10 points |
4 points |
0 points |
Points Earned |
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Illustrates the population. |
Illustrates the population. |
Explains the population. |
Identifies the population. |
Does not address the population. |
/14 |
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Evaluates the population (size, seriousness, special needs, etc.). |
Evaluates the population (size, seriousness, special needs, etc.). |
Reviews the population (size, seriousness, special needs, etc.). |
Names the population (size, seriousness, special needs, etc.). |
Does not address the population (size, seriousness, special needs, etc.). |
/14 |
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Assesses why there should be a formal case management program. |
Assesses why there should be a formal case management program. |
Explains why there should be a formal case management program. |
Lists why there should be a formal case management program. |
Does not address why there should be a formal case management program. |
/14 |
|
Argues the potential benefits to implementing a systematic case management plan (economics, quality of life/care, social disruption, etc.). |
Argues the potential benefits to implementing a systematic case management plan (economics, quality of life/care, social disruption, etc.). |
Classifies the potential benefits to implementing a systematic case management plan (economics, quality of life/care, social disruption, etc.). |
Lists the potential benefits to implementing a systematic case management plan (economics, quality of life/care, social disruption, etc.). |
Does not address the potential benefits to implementing a systematic case management plan (economics, quality of life/care, social disruption, etc.). |
/14 |
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Analyzes why nursing should coordinate this plan of care. |
Analyzes why nursing should coordinate this plan of care. |
Discusses why nursing should coordinate this plan of care. |
Recalls why nursing should coordinate this plan of care. |
Does not address why nursing should coordinate this plan of care. |
/14 |
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Identifies the other team members who should be included and why. |
Identifies the other team members who should be included and why. |
Recognizes the other team members who should be included and why. |
Lists the other team members who should be included and why. |
Does not address the other team members who should be included and why. |
/14 |
|
Competency |
7 points |
5 points |
3 points |
0 points |
Points Earned |
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APA |
Competent use of APA |
Minimal APA errors |
Many APA errors |
Complete lack of understanding |
/7 |
|
Competency |
4 points |
2 points |
1 point |
0 points |
Points Earned |
|
References |
References are relevant, authoritative and contemporary. |
Adequate references. |
Minimal use of appropriate references. |
Poor use and/or selection of references not relevant. |
/4 |
|
Competency |
5 points |
3 points |
1 point |
0 points |
Points Earned |
|
Organization and Grammar |
Organization excellent, ideas clear and arranged logically, transitions smooth, no flaws in logic. Introduction and conclusion present. Grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and usage correct and idiomatic, consistent with Standard American English |
Organization good; ideas usually clear and arranged in acceptable sequence; transitions usually smooth, good support. Grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and usage good mostly consistent with Standard American English; errors do not interfere with meaning or understanding |
Organization minimally effective; problems in approach, sequence, support and transitions. Grammar, punctuation, mechanics and usage distracting and often interfere with meaning or understanding |
Organization does not meet requirements. |
/5 |
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TOTAL |
/100 |
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Academic integrity: Sources not cited and/or word-for-word (verbatim) content used from another source without the use of quotation marks earns a 0 for the paper.
