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Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to gain real-world insight into how risk management programs operate within health care organizations.
Select a local health care organization where you can conduct an interview with an employee who is involved in risk management processes. This organization can be your current employer or a different health care facility in your community. Acute care, urgent care, large multi‐provider private medical clinics, assisted living facilities, and community/public health clinical facilities are all ideal options to complete the requirements of this assignment. Select an individual who can provide sufficient information regarding how their organization manages risk within its facility to answer the questions below.
In your interview, address the following:
Risk management strategies used in the organization’s risk control program, along with specific examples.
How the facility’s educational risk management program addresses key professional, legal, and ethical issues, such as prevention of negligence, malpractice litigation, and vicarious liability.
Policies the facility has implemented that address how to manage emergency triage in high‐risk areas of health care service delivery (e.g., narcotics inventories, declared pregnancy policies, blood-borne disease sector, etc.).
Challenges the organization faces in managing and controlling high-risk health care (e.g., infectious diseases, nuclear medicine, abortion, class 4 narcotics/opioids, etc.).
Strategies the facility utilizes to monitor, evaluate, and maintain compliance within its risk management program.
After conducting the interview, compose a 750‐1,000 word summary analysis of the interview that includes the questions above, in conjunction with the interviewee’s responses. In addition, include the following elements in your response:
An assessment of the organization’s risk management program, including how it attends to high-risk health care and legal concerns.
Action steps you would take to improve one area of the organization’s risk management program, along with your rationale for doing so.
Cite appropriate references as needed to support your statements and rationale.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
RUBRIC CRITERIA
Total
150 points
Criterion
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
3. 3: Satisfactory
4. 4: Good
5. 5: Excellent
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
4.88 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
5.63 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
6.38 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
7.5 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Risk Management Strategies Used in the Risk Control Program
Risk Management Strategies Used in the Risk Control Program
0 points
Risk management strategies used in the risk control program are not included.
9.75 points
Risk management strategies used in the risk control program are partially incorporated, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient.
11.25 points
Risk management strategies used in the risk control program are present, but minimal detail or support is provided for one or more components.
12.75 points
Risk management strategies used in the risk control program are described in full. The submission encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support.
15 points
Risk management strategies used in the risk control program are comprehensive. The submission incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate.
Proposed Action Steps to Improve the Risk Management Program Inclusive of Rationale
Proposed Action Steps to Improve the Risk Management Program Inclusive of Rationale
0 points
An inventory of the proposed action steps to improve the risk management program inclusive of rationale is not included.
9.75 points
An inventory of the proposed action steps to improve the risk management program inclusive of rationale is partially incorporated, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient.
11.25 points
An inventory of the proposed action steps to improve the risk management program inclusive of rationale is present, but minimal detail or support is provided for one or more components.
12.75 points
An inventory of the proposed action steps to improve the risk management program inclusive of rationale is described in full. The submission encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support.
15 points
An inventory of the proposed action steps to improve the risk management program inclusive of rationale is comprehensive. The submission incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate.
Thesis Development and Purpose
Thesis Development and Purpose
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
4.88 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
5.63 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
6.38 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
7.5 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
0 points
Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
4.88 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.
5.63 points
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
6.38 points
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
7.5 points
All format elements are correct.
Facility Policies for Managing Emergency Triage in High-Risk Areas of Health Care Service Delivery
Facility Policies for Managing Emergency Triage in High-Risk Areas of Health Care Service Delivery
0 points
An explanation of the facility policies for managing emergency triage in high-risk areas of health care service delivery is not included.
9.75 points
An explanation of the facility policies for managing emergency triage in high-risk areas of health care service delivery is partially incorporated, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient.
11.25 points
An explanation of the facility policies for managing emergency triage in high-risk areas of health care service delivery is present, but minimal detail or support is provided for one or more components.
12.75 points
An explanation of the facility policies for managing emergency triage in high-risk areas of health care service delivery is described in full. The submission encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support.
15 points
An explanation of the facility policies for managing emergency triage in high-risk areas of health care service delivery is present and comprehensive. The submission incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate.
Challenges the Organization Faces in Managing and Controlling High-Risk Health Care
Challenges the Organization Faces in Managing and Controlling High-Risk Health Care
0 points
A description of the challenges the organization faces in managing and controlling high-risk health care is not included.
9.75 points
A description of the challenges the organization faces in managing and controlling high-risk health care is partially incorporated, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient.
11.25 points
A description of the challenges the organization faces in managing and controlling high-risk healthcare is present, but minimal detail or support is provided for one or more components.
12.75 points
A description of the challenges the organization faces in managing and controlling high-risk health care is complete. The submission encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support.
15 points
A comprehensive description of the challenges the organization faces in managing and controlling high-risk health care is provided. The submission incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate.
Documentation of Sources
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style
0 points
Sources are not documented.
4.88 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
5.63 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
6.38 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
7.5 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
Assessment of the Risk Management Program Inclusive of Health and Legal Concerns
Assessment of the Risk Management Program Inclusive of Health and Legal Concerns
0 points
An assessment of the risk management program inclusive of high-risk health care and legal concerns is not included.
14.63 points
An assessment of the risk management program inclusive of high-risk health care and legal concerns is partially incorporated, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient.
16.88 points
An assessment of the risk management program inclusive of high-risk health care and legal concerns is present, but minimal detail or support is provided for one or more components.
19.13 points
An assessment of the risk management program inclusive of high-risk health care and legal concerns is described in full. The submission encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support.
22.5 points
An assessment of the risk management program inclusive of high-risk health care and legal concerns is comprehensive. The submission incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate.
Strategies the Facility Utilizes to Monitor and Maintain Its Risk Management Program
Strategies the Facility Utilizes to Monitor and Maintain Its Risk Management Program
0 points
A description of the strategies the facility utilizes to monitor and maintain its risk management program is not included.
9.75 points
A description of the strategies the facility utilizes to monitor and maintain its risk management program is partially incorporated, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient.
11.25 points
A description of the strategies the facility utilizes to monitor and maintain its risk management program is present, but minimal detail or support is provided for one or more components.
12.75 points
A description of the strategies the facility utilizes to monitor and maintain its risk management program is complete. The submission encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support.
15 points
A description of the strategies the facility utilizes to monitor and maintain its risk management program is comprehensive. The submission incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate.
How the Risk Management Program Addresses Key Professional, Legal, and Ethical Issues
How the Risk Management Program Addresses Key Professional, Legal, and Ethical Issues
0 points
A description of how the risk management program addresses key professional, legal, and ethical issues is not included.
9.75 points
A description of how the risk management program addresses key professional, legal, and ethical issues is partially incorporated, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient.
11.25 points
A description of how the risk management program addresses key professional, legal, and ethical issues is present, but minimal detail or support is provided for one or more components.
12.75 points
A description of how the risk management program addresses key professional, legal, and ethical issues is complete. The submission encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support.
15 points
A description of how the risk management program addresses key professional, legal, and ethical issues is comprehensive, supported by detailed, relevant examples. Level of detail is appropriate.
Argument Logic and Construction
Argument Logic and Construction
0 points
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
4.88 points
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
5.63 points
Argument is orderly but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
6.38 points
Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
7.5 points
Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.