- 1) Start with an introductory paragraph. 1pt 1 = Thorough introduction 0 = Incomplete or missing introductory paragraph
- 2) Describe the group of people about whom you are writing and the potential bias you think you might have towards them. Specifically describe some of the biases that you hold. What are your beliefs about this particular group of people? 3pts 3 = Fully addressed, biases identified and clearly described 2 = Addressed all questions but not fully, not clearly described, too brief. 1 = Failed to address all questions asked either briefly or fully. 0 = Section not addressed
- 3) Describe why you think you hold this opinion. What experiences, or lack thereof, have you had that may have led to this bias? What has influenced your beliefs, such as your family, your peers, your church, your community, or the media? Is it a long-held belief or fairly recent? 3 pts 3 = Fully addressed all areas, experiences and origination of bias clearly described. 2 = Addressed all questions but not fully, not clearly described, too brief. 1 = Failed to address all questions, either briefly or fully. 0 = Section not addressed
- 4) Describe how this bias could have a negative effect on a health care encounter. What assumptions might you bring to the encounter? How could those assumptions influence the type of care that you might provide? 3pts 3 = Fully addressed, clearly described potential negative impacts. 2 = Addressed all questions but not fully, too brief or failed to reflect on potential negative impacts. 1 = Failed to address all questions, either briefly or fully. 0 = Section not addressed
- 5) Use the Campinha-Bacote model to come up with a personal plan for how to address this issue. You will receive an article describing the model and we will review it and discuss it in class. You must include and address all aspects of the model. You should specifically define each aspect of the model and describe specific strategies that you will use for each aspect of the model to increase your ability to care for the group of people against whom you recognize holding a bias. 10pts 10 = Addressed all five model aspects fully 5 = Addressed all model aspects but not fully 9-6 = Some model aspects addressed fully but not all 4-1 Some model aspects addressed but not fully 0 = Section not addressed
- 6) End with a concluding paragraph.2pts. 2 = Fully addressed, thorough summation of paper. 1=Addressed but not fully, too brief. 0 = Section not addressed
- 7) Following guidelines for formatting, page length, font, spelling etc. 3pts 4 = No errors in formatting, all areas addressed 3 – 1 = minor errors in one or more aspects or an aspect not addressed 0 = Major errors throughout or not following any of the guidelines.
The Nuremberg code. Retrieved from http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/archive/nurcode.html Washington, H. A. (2012). Non-consenting adults. Retrieved from http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/new_scientist/ 2012/01/the_nuremberg_code_set_up_to_protect_the_human_ subjects_of_research_is_being_routinely_ignored_.html In this week’s lecture material, ethical considerations of the advanced practice nurse have been discussed. Please expand on the following points:
- Choose a potential ethical dilemma that you may face in your chosen advanced practice nursing role.
- Describe the situation and potential solutions, including collaboration methods with other healthcare professionals.
- Examine the potential cost and benefits to your solution.
- Predict who would potentially oppose your stance. Support your stance with current research (minimum of one research article).
Moreno Medical Center – Issues in Managed Care
- Analyze MMC’s characteristics and organizational structure to determine how they could be affecting patient satisfaction in both positive and negative ways.
- Could reorganization help drive better patient outcomes?
- Does the current structure empower nurses to provide the best patient care possible?
- Analyze social and cultural aspects of MMC that could be exacerbating or helping resolve admission and discharge issues.
- Are the right individuals involved in the admission and discharge process or do roles and team dynamics contribute to the issue?
- Assess the responsibilities of MMC leaders and managers to act as change agents in mitigating the patient satisfaction issues.
- What actions have already been taken and what other actions would you suggest to make a greater impact?
- Analyze how delegation is contributing to or improving MMC’s issues.
- Analyze how MMC’s staffing and performance evaluations could help improve overall patient satisfaction.