Community & Public Health Reducing Hospital Readmissions Among High-Risk Patient Populations Paper
After reviewing Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, you will select a diagnosis among high-risk patient populations that are commonly readmitted to the hospital. Prepare a paper that examines the rationale for readmissions among this population and provide evidence-based interventions for reducing hospital readmissions in this population.
Submission Instructions:
- The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
- The paper is to be 5 pages in length:
- Title (Page 1)
- Abstract (Page 2)
- Body (Pages 3-4, 1000 words total)
- Reference Page (Page 5)
- Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to APA style (the library has a copy of the APA Manual).
- Your paper should be formatted per APA and references should be current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions)
- Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Essay/Paper Rubric | |||||
Criteria | Ratings | Points | |||
Identification of Main Issues/Problems |
Distinguished – 4 points Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. |
Excellent – 3 points Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. |
Fair – 2 points Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. |
Poor – 0 point Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. |
4 points |
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems |
Distinguished – 4 points Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
Excellent – 3 points Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. |
Fair – 2 points Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
Poor – 0 point Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
4 points |
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding |
Distinguished – 4 points Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. |
Excellent – 3 points Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
Fair – 2 points Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
Poor – 0 point Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
4 points |
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature |
Distinguished – 4 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. |
Excellent – 3 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. |
Fair – 2 points Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. |
Poor – 0 point Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. |
4 points |
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines |
Distinguished – 4 points Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. |
Excellent – 3 points Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. |
Fair – 2 points Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. |
Poor – 0 point Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. |
4 points |
Total Points | 20 |
Lecture Materials Included below::::
Fundamental Concepts for Community Health
Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).
(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross-reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)
Read
- Rector, C. & Stanley, M.J. (2022).
- Chapter 6 – Structure and Economics of Community Health Services
- Chapter 7 – Epidemiology in Community Health Care
- Chapter 8 – Communicable Disease Control
- Chapter 9 – Environmental Health and Safety
Watch
Supplemental Materials & Resources
- Explore your state’s Department of Community HealthLinks to an external site.
- Explore your county/community’s Health Department website. You can find them on the website above.
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The Healthcare System of the United States (00:07:35)
Healthcare Triage (2014, February 17) Healthcare System of the United States [Video] YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN-MkRcOJjY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN-MkRcOJjYLinks to an external site.