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Examine changes introduced to reform or restructure the U.S. health care delivery system. In a 1,000-1,250 word paper, discuss action taken for reform and restructuring and the role of the nurse within this changing environment.
Include the following:
Outline a current or emerging health care law or federal regulation introduced within the last 5 years to reform or restructure some aspect of the health care delivery system. Describe the effect of this on nursing practice and the nurse’s role and responsibility.
Discuss how quality measures and pay for performance affect patient outcomes. Explain how these affect nursing practice and describe the expectations and responsibilities of the nursing role in these situations.
Discuss professional nursing leadership and management roles that have arisen and how they are important in responding to emerging trends and in the promotion of patient safety and quality care in diverse health care settings.
Research emerging trends. Predict two ways in which the practice of nursing and nursing roles will grow or transform within the next five years in response to upcoming trends or predicted issues in health care.
You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Health Care Delivery Models and Nursing Practice – Rubric
Current or Emerging Health Care Law or Federal Regulation and Effect
on Nursing Practice, Role and R
Criteria Description
An outline of emerging health care law or federal regulation and a description of the
effect on nursing practice and the nurse role, and responsibility.
5. Target
24.75 points
A clear and accurate outline of an emerging health care law or federal regulation
and a clear and accurate description of the effect on nursing practice and the nurse
role, and responsibility is present.
4. Acceptable
22.03 points
A detailed outline of an emerging health care law or federal regulation and a
detailed description of the effect on nursing practice and the nurse role, and
responsibility is present.
3. Approaching
19.55 points
An outline of an emerging health care law or federal regulation and a description of
the effect on nursing practice and the nurse role, and responsibility is present.
2. Insufficient
18.56 points
An outline of an emerging health care law or federal regulation and a description of
the effect on nursing practice and the nurse role, and responsibility lacks detail or is
incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
An outline of an emerging health care law or federal regulation and a description of
the effect on nursing practice and the nurse role, and responsibility is omitted or
inaccurate.
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24.75 points
Quality Measures Pay for Performance, Patient Outcomes, and Effect on
Nursing Practice
Criteria Description
A discussion on how quality measures and pay for performance affect patient
outcomes, and how they affect nursing practice, expectations, and responsibilities of
the nursing role.
5. Target
33 points
A clear and accurate discussion on how quality measures and pay for performance
affect patient outcomes, how they affect nursing practice, expectations, and
responsibilities of the nursing role is presented.
4. Acceptable
29.37 points
A detailed discussion on how quality measures and pay for performance affect
patient outcomes, how they affect nursing practice, expectations, and
responsibilities of the nursing role, is presented.
3. Approaching
26.07 points
A discussion on how quality measures and pay for performance affect patient
outcomes, how they affect nursing practice, expectations, and responsibilities of
the nursing role, is presented.
2. Insufficient
24.75 points
A discussion on how quality measures and pay for performance affect patient
outcomes, how they affect nursing practice, expectations, and responsibilities of
the nursing role lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion on how quality measures and pay for performance affect patient
outcomes, how they affect nursing practice, expectations, and responsibilities of
the nursing role is omitted or inaccurate.
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33 points
Professional Nursing Leadership and Management Roles
33 points
Criteria Description
A discussion of professional nursing leadership and management roles that have
arisen and how they are important in responding to emerging trends and in the
promotion of patient safety and quality care in diverse health care settings.
5. Target
33 points
A clear and accurate discussion of professional nursing leadership and
management roles that have arisen, how they are important in responding to
emerging trends, and in the promotion of patient safety and quality care in diverse
health care settings is present.
4. Acceptable
29.37 points
A detailed discussion of professional nursing leadership and management roles
that have arisen, how they are important in responding to emerging trends, and in
the promotion of patient safety and quality care in diverse health care settings is
present.
3. Approaching
26.07 points
A discussion of professional nursing leadership and management roles that have
arisen, how they are important in responding to emerging trends and in the
promotion of patient safety, and quality care in diverse health care settings is
present.
2. Insufficient
24.75 points
A discussion of professional nursing leadership and management roles that have
arisen, how they are important in responding to emerging trends and in the
promotion of patient safety, and quality care in diverse health care settings lacks
detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of professional nursing leadership and management roles that have
arisen, how they are important in responding to emerging trends, and in the
promotion of patient safety and quality care in diverse health care settings is
omitted or inaccurate.
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Predict Change in Nursing Roles and Nursing Practice
24.75 points
Criteria Description
Predictions for how the practice of nursing and nursing roles will grow or transform
within the next 5 years in response to upcoming trends or predicted issues in health
care.
5. Target
24.75 points
Predictions for how the practice of nursing and nursing roles will grow or transform
within the next 5 years in response to upcoming trends or predicted issues in
health care are thoroughly and insightfully discussed.
4. Acceptable
22.03 points
Predictions for how the practice of nursing and nursing roles will grow or transform
within the next 5 years in response to upcoming trends or predicted issues in
health care are discussed in detail.
3. Approaching
19.55 points
Predictions for how the practice of nursing and nursing roles will grow or transform
within the next 5 years in response to upcoming trends or predicted issues in
health care are discussed.
2. Insufficient
18.56 points
Predictions for how the practice of nursing and nursing roles will grow or transform
within the next 5 years in response to upcoming trends or predicted issues in
health care lack detail or are incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Predictions for how the practice of nursing and nursing roles will grow or transform
within the next 5 years in response to upcoming trends or predicted issues in
health care are omitted or inaccurate.
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Thesis, Position, or Purpose
11.55 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target
11.55 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly
directed to a specific audience.
4. Acceptable
10.28 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the
appropriate audience is demonstrated.
3. Approaching
9.12 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally
weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
2. Insufficient
8.66 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little
awareness of the intended audience.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate
audience is evident.
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Development, Structure, and Conclusion
11.55 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves
from development.
5. Target
11.55 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression
of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the
development of the purpose.
4. Acceptable
10.28 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on
each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
3. Approaching
9.12 points
Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic
and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.
2. Insufficient
8.66 points
Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the overall development of the purpose.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.
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Evidence
9.9 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers
other perspectives.
5. Target
9.9 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are
clearly considered.
4. Acceptable
8.81 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
3. Approaching
7.82 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or
integration of other perspectives is present.
2. Insufficient
7.43 points
Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is
superficial or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective of the writer.
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Mechanics of Writing
9.9 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence
structure, etc.
5. Target
9.9 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence
structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable
8.81 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence
structure are used.
3. Approaching
7.82 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally
appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient
7.43 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language
choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language
choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
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Format/Documentation
6.6 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level;
documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.,
appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target
6.6 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable
5.87 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching
5.21 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious
errors.
2. Insufficient
4.95 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors
in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
Total 165 points
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