Rubric:
Spring 2024 Discussion Board Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFrequency
3 pts
Excellent
Posts 3 or more entries.
2 pts
Good
Posts only 2 entries.
1 pts
Acceptable
Posts only 1 entry.
0 pts
Unacceptable
No posts or posts submitted after the deadline
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInitial Assignment Posting
3 pts
Excellent
Posts well developed assignment that fully addresses and develops all aspects of the concept(s).
2 pts
Good
Posts well developed assignment that addresses all aspects of the task; lacks full development of concept(s).
1 pts
Acceptable
Posts adequate assignment with superficial thought and preparation; doesn’t address all aspects of the concept(s).
0 pts
Unacceptable
No posts or posts submitted after the deadline
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFollow up Postings
3 pts
Excellent
Demonstrates analysis of others’ posts; extends meaningful discussion by building on previous posts.
2 pts
Good
Elaborates on an existing posting with further comment or observation.
1 pts
Acceptable
Posts shallow contribution to discussion (e.g., agrees or disagrees); does not enrich discussion.
0 pts
Unacceptable
No post or posts submitted after the deadline
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent Contribution
3 pts
Excellent
Posts factually correct, reflective and substantive contribution; Advances discussion.
2 pts
Good
Posts information that is factually correct; lacks full development of concept or thought.
1 pts
Acceptable
Repeats but does not add substantive information to the discussion.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Posts information that is off-topic, incorrect, or irrelevant to discussion.
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProvides evidence-based resource(s) and describes any experiential support with each posting.
(Provides the name of the evidence-based resource.)
3 pts
Excellent
Provides the name of the evidence-based resource(s) for each posting. Provides experiential support as appropriate.
2 pts
Good
Provides the name of the evidence-based resource(s) for some postings. Provides experiential support as appropriate.
1 pts
Acceptable
Provides the name of the evidence-based resource(s) for one post. Provides experiential support as appropriate.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Does not provide the name of the evidence-based resource(s) for any posting. Does not provides experiential support as appropriate.
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Mechanics
3 pts
Excellent
Contributes to discussion with clear, concise comments formatted in an easy to read style that is free of grammatical or spelling errors.
2 pts
Good
Contributes valuable information to discussion with minor clarity or mechanics errors.
1 pts
Acceptable
Communicates in friendly, courteous and helpful manner with some errors in clarity or mechanics.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Posts long, unorganized or rude content that may contain multiple errors or may be in
appropriate.
3 pts
Total Points: 18
Assignment:
Discussion Board #3 – Quality Improvement (SLO #2, EOPSLO #4)
33 unread replies.33 replies.
Click the link below then choose two topics and discuss examples of 1-5 below in your submission online. The two topics do not have to correlate with one another.
https://www.ahrq.gov/data/monahrq/myqi/nursing.html (Links to an external site.)
Quality Improvement is a constant in nursing practice, and involves:
Quality organizations (ANA, OSHA, CDC, etc.) – Example: What do any of these type organizations have to say about this topic or do they have a plan/initiative to improve this topic/problem?
Collaborative activity/teamwork – Example: How does collaboration between members of the healthcare team have an impact on this topic? (management, staff, other fields, etc.)
Research and measurement/evidence based practice – Example: What does evidence based practice/current research have to say about this topic/problem?
Client Advocacy/protecting clients – Example: How do we advocate for/protect clients from this topic/problem affecting them?
Continued education on quality practices/in-services, healthstream – Example: What is available? How can/what are some ways we can continue education on this topic?
