Agency Synopsis
Identify regulatory agencies that regulate health and the health care system within the US, create a table listing your 5 regulatory agencies and address the following:
- Describe the agency, level of regulatory authority (local, state, federal), scope of regulatory authority, and role within the US healthcare system.
- Address relevance of the organization or the organization’s authority to the APRN/DNP graduate.
- Describe relevance to specialty area, area of practice, or setting of practice. For an example, mental health.
Submission Requirements:
- In the table, write the 3 criteria above and respond to them.
- The table is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
- The table is to be complete and thorough. It should include all items indicated in the assignment.
- Incorporate at least 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
- Complete and submit the chart by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
| Essay/Paper Rubric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| Identification of Main Issues/Problems |
4 pts Distinguished Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. 3 pts Excellent Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. 2 pts Fair Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. 1 pts Poor Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. |
/ 4 pts |
|
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms |
4 pts Distinguished Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 3 pts Excellent Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. 2 pts Fair Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 1 pts Poor Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
/ 4 pts |
|
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding |
4 pts Distinguished Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. 3 pts Excellent Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 2 pts Fair Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 1 pts Poor Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
/ 4 pts |
|
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature |
4 pts Distinguished Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. 3 pts Excellent Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 2 pts Fair Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 1 pts Poor Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. |
/ 4 pts |
|
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines |
4 pts Full Marks Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. 3 pts Excellent Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 2 pts Fair Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 1 pts Poor Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. |
/ 4 pts |
| Total Points: 0 | ||
