Create a pamphlet using any type of publisher software you choose to educate clients on a current patient safety issue.
For example:
How aging adults can care for themselves at home
Medication–polypharmacy and how a patient cannot make a self-medication error,
Or other appropriate safety issues.
If you have a question about a specific topic, check with your instructor. It is recommended that you save your pamphlet as a PDF for submission.
Your pamphlet must include the following items:
At least five tips for preventive care for the patient.
Information that should be shared with family or caregivers.
Local resources in the community that might be available for this type of safety concern.
At least three APA-formatted references published within the last five years.
NURS_440_OL – NURS 440 Week 3 Rubric – Patient Safety Culture Pamphlet
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Analysis
40 to >35.6 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Communicates purpose of project with superior understanding of material, shows insight and engages patients or reader. Style is appropriate for intended audience. Presents an exemplary articulation and insightful analysis of significant concepts and/or theories presented for the chosen topic. Ideas are professionally sound and creative; they are supported by scientific evidence that is credible and timely.
35.6 to >30.0 pts
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
40 to >35.6 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Offers detailed and specific examples to educate on the chosen topic. Includes a minimum of five tips for preventive care for the patient. Includes information that should be shared with family or caregivers. Includes local resources in the community that might be available. Includes at least three references.
35.6 to >30.0 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Offers specific examples to educate on the chosen topic, but might be missing one or two details. Response indicates a more general understanding of the concepts to educate on the chosen topic. Either missing the full five preventative tips, information for family or caregivers, or an important local resource.
30 to >23.6 pts
Below Expectations
Provides several insufficient or inaccurate examples, although attempts are made to address some key points on the topic chosen. Response indicates an introductory understanding of the concepts to educate on the chosen topic.
23.6 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Information is inaccurate or inadequate. Response indicates little or no understanding of the concepts for the chosen topic.
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics
15 to >13.35 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Information is well organized and clearly communicated. Assignment is free of spelling and grammatical errors.
13.35 to >11.25 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Answers are well written or orally presented throughout, and the information is reasonably organized and communicated. Assignment is mostly free of spelling and grammatical errors.
11.25 to >8.85 pts
Below Expectations
Answers are somewhat organized and lacks some clarity. Contains some spelling and grammatical errors.
8.85 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Answers are not well written or orally presented and lack clarity. Information is poorly organized. Assignment contains many spelling and grammatical errors.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
5 to >4.45 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Follows all the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout.
4.45 to >3.75 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Follows length requirement and most of the requirements related to format, source citations, and layout.
3.75 to >2.95 pts
Below Expectations
Follows most of the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout.
2.95 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Does not follow format, length, source citations, and layout requirements.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
