ANALYSIS OF A PERTINENT HEALTHCARE ISSUE
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The Quadruple Aim provides broad categories of goals to pursue to maintain and improve healthcare.
Within each goal are many issues that, if addressed successfully, may have a positive impact on
outcomes. For example, healthcare leaders are being tasked to shift from an emphasis on disease
management often provided in an acute care setting to health promotion and disease prevention
delivered in primary care settings. Efforts in this area can have significant positive impacts by reducing
the need for primary healthcare and by reducing the stress on the healthcare system.
Changes in the industry only serve to stress what has always been true; namely, that the healthcare field
has always faced significant challenges, and that goals to improve healthcare will always involve
multiple stakeholders. This should not seem surprising given the circumstances. Indeed, when a growing
population needs care, there are factors involved such as the demands of providing that care and the
rising costs associated with healthcare. Generally, it is not surprising that the field of healthcare is an
industry facing multifaceted issues that evolve over time.
In this module’s Discussion, you reviewed some healthcare issues/stressors and selected one for further
review. For this Assignment, you will consider in more detail the healthcare issue/stressor you selected.
You will also review research that addresses the issue/stressor and write a white paper to your
organization’s leadership that addresses the issue/stressor you selected.
ANALYSIS OF A PERTINENT HEALTHCARE
ISSUE
RESOURCES
To Prepare:
Review the national healthcare issues/stressors presented in the Resources and reflect on the
national healthcare issue/stressor you selected for study.
Reflect on the feedback you received from your colleagues on your Discussion post for the national
healthcare issue/stressor you selected.
Identify and review two additional scholarly resources (not included in the Resources for this module)
that focus on change strategies implemented by healthcare organizations to address your selected
national healthcare issue/stressor.
The Assignment (2-3 Pages):
Analysis of a Pertinent Healthcare Issue
Develop a 2 to 3 page paper, written to your organization’s leadership team, addressing your selected
national healthcare issue/stressor and how it is impacting your work setting. Be sure to address the
following:
Describe the national healthcare issue/stressor you selected and its impact on your organization.
Use organizational data to quantify the impact (if necessary, seek assistance from leadership or
appropriate stakeholders in your organization).
Provide a brief summary of the two articles you reviewed from outside resources on the national
healthcare issue/stressor. Explain how the healthcare issue/stressor is being addressed in other
organizations.
Summarize the strategies used to address the organizational impact of national healthcare
issues/stressors presented in the scholarly resources you selected. Explain how they may impact
your organization both positively and negatively. Be specific and provide examples.
Looking Ahead
The paper you develop in Module 1 will be revisited and revised in Module 2. Review the Assignment
instructions for Module 2 to prepare for your revised paper.
Submit your paper.
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES (https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/80551/modules/items/2436547)
BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 2
Criteria Ratings Pts
25 pts
30 pts
Develop a 2-3 page paper,
written to your
organization's leadership
team, addressing the
selected national
healthcare issue/stressor
and how it is impacting
your work setting. Be sure
to address the following: ·
Describe the national
healthcare issue/stressor
you selected and its
impact on your
organization. · Use
organizational data to
quantify the impact (if
necessary, seek
assistance from leadership
or appropriate
stakeholders in your
organization).
25 to >22.0 pts
Excellent
The response
accurately and
thoroughly
describes the
national
healthcare
issue/stressor
selected and its
impact on an
organization.
…The response
includes
accurate, clear,
and detailed
evidence/data to
quantify the
impact of the
national
healthcare
issue/stressor
selected.
22 to >19.0 pts
Good
The response
describes the
national
healthcare
issue/stressor
selected and its
impact on an
organization.
…The response
includes
accurate data to
quantify the
impact of the
national
healthcare
issue/stressor
selected.
19 to >17.0 pts
Fair
The response
inaccurately or
vaguely
describes the
national
healthcare
issue/stressor
selected and its
impact on an
organization.
…The response
includes vague
or inaccurate
data to quantify
the impact of the
national
healthcare
issue/stressor
selected.
17 to >0 pts
Poor
The response
inaccurately
and vaguely
describes the
national
healthcare
issue/stressor
selected and
its impact on
an organization
or is missing.
…The
response
includes vague
and inaccurate
data to quantify
the impact of
the national
healthcare
issue/stressor
selected or is
missing.· Provide a summary of the
two articles you reviewed
from outside resources, on
the national healthcare
issue/stressor. · Explain
how the healthcare
issue/stressor is being
addressed in other
organizations.
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
Response
includes a
complete,
detailed, and
specific
summary of two
outside
resources
(articles)
reviewed on the
national
healthcare
issue/stressor
selected. …The
response
accurately and
thoroughly
explains in detail
how the
healthcare
26 to >23.0 pts
Good
Response
includes an
accurate
summary of two
outside
resources
(articles)
reviewed on the
national
healthcare
issue/stressor
selected. …The
response
explains how the
healthcare
issue/stressor is
being addressed
in other
organizations.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
Response
includes a vague
or inaccurate or
incomplete
summary of
outside
resources
(articles)
reviewed on the
national
healthcare
issue/stressor
selected. …The
response
vaguely or
inaccurately
explains how the
healthcare
issue/stressor is
being addressed
20 to >0 pts
Poor
Response
provides a
vague and
inaccurate
summary of
outside
resources
(articles)
reviewed on
the national
healthcare
issue/stressor
selected or
summary is
missing. …The
response
vaguely and
inaccurately
explains how
the healthcare
Criteria Ratings Pts
25 pts
5 pts
issue/stressor is
being addressed
in other
organizations.
in other
organizations.
issue/stressor
is being
addressed in
other
organizations
or explanation
is missing.
· Summarize the strategies
used to address the
organizational impact of
national healthcare
issues/stressors presented
in the scholarly resources
you selected. · Explain
how the strategies may
impact your organization
both positively and
negatively. Be specific and
provide examples.
25 to >22.0 pts
Excellent
Response
includes a
complete,
detailed, and
accurate
summary of the
strategies used
to address the
organizational
impact of the
national
healthcare
issue/stressor.
…Response
accurately and
thoroughly
explains how the
strategies may
impact an
organization
both positively
and negatively,
with specific and
accurate
examples for
each.
22 to >19.0 pts
Good
Response
includes an
accurate
summary of the
strategies used
to address the
organizational
impact of the
national
healthcare
issue/stressor.
…Response
explains how the
strategies may
impact an
organization
both positively
and negatively
with at least one
specific example
for each.
19 to >17.0 pts
Fair
Response
includes a vague
or inaccurate
summary of the
strategies used
to address the
organizational
impact of the
national
healthcare
issue/stressor.
…Response
vaguely or
inaccurately
explains how the
strategies may
impact an
organization
both positively
and negatively.
…Response may
include some
vague or
inaccurate
examples.
17 to >0 pts
Poor
Response
provides a
vague and
inaccurate
summary of the
strategies used
to address the
organizational
impact of the
national
healthcare
issue/stressor
or summary is
missing.
…Response
vaguely and
inaccurately
explains how
the strategies
may impact an
organization
both positively
and negatively
or explanation
is missing.
…Response
does not
include any
examples.
Resource Synthesis 5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Using proper in-
text citations, the
response fully
integrates at
least 2 outside
resources and 2
or 3 course-
specific
resources.
4 to >3.0 pts
Good
Using proper in-
text citations, the
response fully
integrates at
least 2 outside
resources and 1
course-specific
resource.
3 to >2.0 pts
Fair
Using proper in-
text citations,
the response
minimally
integrates
outside and
course-specific
resources.
2 to >0 pts
Poor
The response
does not
integrate
outside and
course-
specific
resources or
no in-text
citations are
used.
Total Points: 100
Criteria Ratings Pts
5 pts
5 pts
5 pts
Written Expression and
Formatting—Paragraph
Development and
Organization:Paragraphs
make clear points that
support well-developed
ideas, flow logically, and
demonstrate continuity of
ideas. Sentences are
carefully focused—neither
long and rambling nor
short and lacking
substance. A clear and
comprehensive purpose
statement and introduction
is provided, which
delineates all required
criteria.
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Paragraphs and
sentences follow
writing standards
for flow, continuity,
and clarity. …A
clear and
comprehensive
purpose
statement,
introduction, and
conclusion are
provided, which
delineates all
required criteria.
4 to >3.0 pts
Good
Paragraphs and
sentences
follow writing
standards for
flow, continuity,
and clarity 80%
of the time.
…Purpose,
introduction,
and conclusion
of the
assignment are
stated but are
brief and not
descriptive.
3 to >2.0 pts
Fair
Paragraphs and
sentences
follow writing
standards for
flow, continuity,
and clarity 60–
79% of the
time.
…Purpose,
introduction,
and conclusion
of the
assignment is
vague or off
topic.
2 to >0 pts
Poor
Paragraphs
and sentences
follow writing
standards for
flow, continuity,
and clarity less
than 60% of
the time. …No
purpose
statement,
introduction, or
conclusion is
provided.
Written Expression and
Formatting—English
Writing Standards: Correct
grammar, mechanics, and
proper punctuation.
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
with no errors.
4 to >3.0 pts
Good
Contains a few
(one or two)
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
errors.
3 to >2.0 pts
Fair
Contains
several (three
or four)
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
errors.
2 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many
(five or more)
grammar, spelling,
and punctuation
errors that interfere
with the reader’s
understanding.
Written Expression and
Formatting: The paper
follows correct APA format
for title page, headings,
font, spacing, margins,
indentations, page
numbers, running head,
parenthetical/in-text
citations, and reference
list.
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct
APA format with
no errors.
4 to >3.0 pts
Good
Contains a few
(one or two) APA
format errors.
3 to >2.0 pts
Fair
Contains several
(three or four)
APA format
errors.
2 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many
(five or more)
APA format
errors.
