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– ## XL4004_Rubric.pdf
**## XL4004_PerformanceTask_Template.docx**
## **XL4004 Performance Task Submission Template**
### **Module 1, Part 1: Blog on Payment Models (400- to 500-words)**
Write a Blog post addressing the following points:
· List different payment models and choose one that may affect delivery, access, and/or quality of care for patients.
· What change(s) in the U.S. health system related to payment models can provide an opportunity for nursing to improve the quality and safety of healthcare delivery while minimizing health disparities? Be specific and provide examples.
Cite sources in APA format as needed.
Start your blog post here.
### **XL4004, Module 2, Part 2: Campaign Letter Advocating for Policy Change at State or National Level (1- to 2-pages)**
[Date]
[Your Name]
[Your Address (may be fictional for this assignment)]
[Your City, State, Zip Code]
[Your E-mail]
[Your Phone Number]
The Honorable_________________________
House of Representatives or United States Senate
Office Address of Representative or Senator
Dear Representative/Senator ____________________,
Paragraph 1:
**_Introduce yourself, include your professional background and expertise. Explain why this issue is important and of interest to you._**
Paragraph 2:
**_Include facts and research related to the policy issue_**.
Paragraph 3:
**_State what you are asking for and why_**.
**_Try to be concise, yet persuasive._**
Sincerely,
[
**_Signature_**]
Your Name
**## ASSESSMENTinstructions.docx**
**ASSESSMENT: I LIVE IN FLORIDA , I’M AN RN FOR 8 years as a psychiatric nurse in a children UNIT.**
[Module 1, Part 1: Blog on Payment Models Organizations (400- to 500-words in template)](https://tempolearning.brightspace.com/content/enforced/309727-XL4004/Assessment.html)
Write a Blog post addressing the following points:
· List and explain at least 3 different healthcare cost and payment models. Choose one of those three and explain how it affects delivery, access, and quality of care for patients.
· What change(s) in the U.S. health system related to payment models are necessary to provide an opportunity for nursing to improve the quality and safety of healthcare delivery while minimizing health disparities? Be specific and provide examples.
Cite sources in APA format as needed.
[Module 2, Part 2: Campaign Letter Advocating for Policy Change at State or National Level (1- to 2-pages in template)](https://tempolearning.brightspace.com/content/enforced/309727-XL4004/Assessment.html)
<
· Review the learning resources for this module.
· Go to: Congress.gov. (n.d.)
[_Find your members_](https:// https/www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member). https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member or
[Congress.gov](https://https/www.congress.gov/). (n.d.) https://www.congress.gov/
· and find your local representative
· Go to:
·
[ANA Issues site](https://ana.aristotle.com/SitePages/issues.aspx) and review the list of policy issues in nursing.
· You can choose a state or national policy issue from the list provided
· Download the
[Assignment Template](https://tempolearning.brightspace.com/content/enforced/309727-XL4004/assets/XL4004_PerformanceTask_Template.docx?isCourseFile=true).
Using the format in the provided template, write a campaign letter to your state or national legislator advocating for a policy change related to the issue that you chose.
Use at least two peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years to support your claims. Cite sources in APA format as needed.
**## XL4004_Rubric.pdf**
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 1
XL4004: Pursuit of Meaningful State and National Policy: Advocate for improvement in healthcare delivery and health
equity at the state and national levels.
Assessment Rubric
Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Module 1: Healthcare Delivery and Financing
Part 1: Blog on Payment Models Organizations (400—500 words; use template)
List and explain at least 3
different healthcare cost
and payment models.
Learning Objective 1.1:
Identify payment models
Response provides a fully
developed and accurate
description of 3 different
healthcare cost and
payment models.
Response provides
adequately developed and
accurate description of 3
different healthcare cost
and payment models.
Response does not provide
an adequate description of
healthcare cost and
payment models; provides
a description of 2 or less
models.
Choose one of those three
and explain how it affects
delivery, access, and
quality of care for patients.
Learning Objective 1.2:
Explain the impact of
healthcare cost and payment
models on the delivery,
access, and quality of care
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
healthcare cost and
payment models on the
delivery, access, and
quality of care.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of healthcare
cost and payment models
on the delivery, access,
and quality of care.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
healthcare cost and
payment models on the
delivery, access, and
quality of care.
What change(s) in the US
health system related to
payment models are
necessary to provide an
opportunity for nursing to
Response provides a fully
developed description of
changes needed in the US
health system to help
nurses improve the quality
Response provides an
adequately developed
description of changes
needed in the US health
system to help nurses
Response does not provide
an adequate description of
changes needed in the US
health system to help
nurses improve the quality
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 2
Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
improve the quality and
safety of healthcare
delivery while minimizing
health disparities? Be
specific and provide
examples.
Learning Objective 1.3:
Describe needed in the
US health system to
allow nurses to improve
quality and safety of
healthcare
and safety of healthcare
delivery while minimizing
health disparities.
improve the quality and
safety of healthcare
delivery while minimizing
health disparities.
and safety of healthcare
delivery while minimizing
health disparities.
Module 2: Advocating for Policy Change at State or National Level
Part 2: Campaign Letter Advocating for Policy Change at State or National Level (1- to 2-pages in template)
Using the format in the
provided template, write a
campaign letter to your
state or national legislator
advocating for a policy
change related to the issue
that you chose.
Learning Objective 2.1: Write
a campaign letter using
appropriate format
Response includes correct
letter format based on the
template
Response includes correct
letter format with some
minor errors
Response does not include
correct letter format based
on the template
Paragraph 1: Introduction.
Introduction with
professional background
and expertise. Explanation
of why the issue is of
Response provides a fully
developed introduction with
professional
background/expertise and
explanation of why the
Response provides an
adequately developed
introduction with
professional
background/expertise and
Response does not provide
an adequate introduction
with professional
background/expertise and
explanation of why the
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 3
Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
interest and importance to
student.
Learning Objective 2.2:
Explain the significance of a
healthcare policy issue
relevant to nursing at the
state or national level
issue is of interest and
importance to student.
explanation of why the
issue is of interest and
importance to student.
issue is of interest and
importance to student.
Paragraph 2: Facts and
Research. Explanation of
facts and research related
to the policy issue.
Learning Objective 2.3: Apply
evidence-based research to a
healthcare policy issue
relevant to nursing at the
state or national level
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
facts and research related
to the policy issue.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of facts and
research related to the
policy issue.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
facts and research related
to the policy issue.
Paragraph 3: Request.
Explanation of request and
the reasons for request.
Learning Objective 2.4:
Advocate for policy changes
related to a current
healthcare issue relevant to
nursing at the state or
national level
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
request and the reasons
for request.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of request and
the reasons for request.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
request and the reasons
for request.
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 4
Professional Writing Skills
Professional Writing Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Context, Organization,
Audience, Purpose, Tone,
Style, Clarity, Flow
Demonstrates full
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
Content is consistently
clear, logical, and well-
organized with
appropriate sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is highly
professional, scholarly, and
free of bias.
Style is consistently
appropriate for a
professional
setting/workplace context.
Free of spelling,
punctuation, and
grammar/syntax errors.
Demonstrates some
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
Content is mostly clear,
logical, and well-organized
with
adequate sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is adequately
professional, scholarly,
and/or free of bias.
Style is mostly appropriate
for a professional
setting/workplace context.
Contains few spelling,
punctuation, and/or
grammar/syntax errors.
Demonstrates minimal
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
Content lacks clarity, logic,
and/or discernible
organization; does not use
proper sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is not
professional/scholarly
and/or contains bias.
Style is inconsistent with
a professional
setting/workplace context.
Contains significant
spelling, punctuation,
and/or grammar/syntax
errors.
Originality, Source Credibility,
and Attribution of Ideas
Writing fully reflects
original thought and
paraphrasing and adheres
to reference requirements,
including the use of
Writing adequately reflects
original thought and
paraphrasing and adheres
to reference requirements,
including the use of
Writing does not reflect
original thought and
paraphrasing and does not
adhere to reference
requirements, including the
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 5
Professional Writing Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
use of credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
– Assessment Rubric
– Professional Writing Skills
**## XL4004_Rubric.pdf**
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 1
XL4004: Pursuit of Meaningful State and National Policy: Advocate for improvement in healthcare delivery and health
equity at the state and national levels.
Assessment Rubric
Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Module 1: Healthcare Delivery and Financing
Part 1: Blog on Payment Models Organizations (400—500 words; use template)
List and explain at least 3
different healthcare cost
and payment models.
Learning Objective 1.1:
Identify payment models
Response provides a fully
developed and accurate
description of 3 different
healthcare cost and
payment models.
Response provides
adequately developed and
accurate description of 3
different healthcare cost
and payment models.
Response does not provide
an adequate description of
healthcare cost and
payment models; provides
a description of 2 or less
models.
Choose one of those three
and explain how it affects
delivery, access, and
quality of care for patients.
Learning Objective 1.2:
Explain the impact of
healthcare cost and payment
models on the delivery,
access, and quality of care
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
healthcare cost and
payment models on the
delivery, access, and
quality of care.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of healthcare
cost and payment models
on the delivery, access,
and quality of care.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
healthcare cost and
payment models on the
delivery, access, and
quality of care.
What change(s) in the US
health system related to
payment models are
necessary to provide an
opportunity for nursing to
Response provides a fully
developed description of
changes needed in the US
health system to help
nurses improve the quality
Response provides an
adequately developed
description of changes
needed in the US health
system to help nurses
Response does not provide
an adequate description of
changes needed in the US
health system to help
nurses improve the quality
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 2
Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
improve the quality and
safety of healthcare
delivery while minimizing
health disparities? Be
specific and provide
examples.
Learning Objective 1.3:
Describe needed in the
US health system to
allow nurses to improve
quality and safety of
healthcare
and safety of healthcare
delivery while minimizing
health disparities.
improve the quality and
safety of healthcare
delivery while minimizing
health disparities.
and safety of healthcare
delivery while minimizing
health disparities.
Module 2: Advocating for Policy Change at State or National Level
Part 2: Campaign Letter Advocating for Policy Change at State or National Level (1- to 2-pages in template)
Using the format in the
provided template, write a
campaign letter to your
state or national legislator
advocating for a policy
change related to the issue
that you chose.
Learning Objective 2.1: Write
a campaign letter using
appropriate format
Response includes correct
letter format based on the
template
Response includes correct
letter format with some
minor errors
Response does not include
correct letter format based
on the template
Paragraph 1: Introduction.
Introduction with
professional background
and expertise. Explanation
of why the issue is of
Response provides a fully
developed introduction with
professional
background/expertise and
explanation of why the
Response provides an
adequately developed
introduction with
professional
background/expertise and
Response does not provide
an adequate introduction
with professional
background/expertise and
explanation of why the
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 3
Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
interest and importance to
student.
Learning Objective 2.2:
Explain the significance of a
healthcare policy issue
relevant to nursing at the
state or national level
issue is of interest and
importance to student.
explanation of why the
issue is of interest and
importance to student.
issue is of interest and
importance to student.
Paragraph 2: Facts and
Research. Explanation of
facts and research related
to the policy issue.
Learning Objective 2.3: Apply
evidence-based research to a
healthcare policy issue
relevant to nursing at the
state or national level
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
facts and research related
to the policy issue.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of facts and
research related to the
policy issue.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
facts and research related
to the policy issue.
Paragraph 3: Request.
Explanation of request and
the reasons for request.
Learning Objective 2.4:
Advocate for policy changes
related to a current
healthcare issue relevant to
nursing at the state or
national level
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
request and the reasons
for request.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of request and
the reasons for request.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
request and the reasons
for request.
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 4
Professional Writing Skills
Professional Writing Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Context, Organization,
Audience, Purpose, Tone,
Style, Clarity, Flow
Demonstrates full
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
Content is consistently
clear, logical, and well-
organized with
appropriate sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is highly
professional, scholarly, and
free of bias.
Style is consistently
appropriate for a
professional
setting/workplace context.
Free of spelling,
punctuation, and
grammar/syntax errors.
Demonstrates some
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
Content is mostly clear,
logical, and well-organized
with
adequate sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is adequately
professional, scholarly,
and/or free of bias.
Style is mostly appropriate
for a professional
setting/workplace context.
Contains few spelling,
punctuation, and/or
grammar/syntax errors.
Demonstrates minimal
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
Content lacks clarity, logic,
and/or discernible
organization; does not use
proper sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is not
professional/scholarly
and/or contains bias.
Style is inconsistent with
a professional
setting/workplace context.
Contains significant
spelling, punctuation,
and/or grammar/syntax
errors.
Originality, Source Credibility,
and Attribution of Ideas
Writing fully reflects
original thought and
paraphrasing and adheres
to reference requirements,
including the use of
Writing adequately reflects
original thought and
paraphrasing and adheres
to reference requirements,
including the use of
Writing does not reflect
original thought and
paraphrasing and does not
adhere to reference
requirements, including the
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 5
Professional Writing Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
use of credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
– Assessment Rubric
– Professional Writing Skills
**## XL4004_PerformanceTask_Template.docx**
## **XL4004 Performance Task Submission Template**
### **Module 1, Part 1: Blog on Payment Models (400- to 500-words)**
Write a Blog post addressing the following points:
· List different payment models and choose one that may affect delivery, access, and/or quality of care for patients.
· What change(s) in the U.S. health system related to payment models can provide an opportunity for nursing to improve the quality and safety of healthcare delivery while minimizing health disparities? Be specific and provide examples.
Cite sources in APA format as needed.
Start your blog post here.
### **XL4004, Module 2, Part 2: Campaign Letter Advocating for Policy Change at State or National Level (1- to 2-pages)**
[Date]
[Your Name]
[Your Address (may be fictional for this assignment)]
[Your City, State, Zip Code]
[Your E-mail]
[Your Phone Number]
The Honorable_________________________
House of Representatives or United States Senate
Office Address of Representative or Senator
Dear Representative/Senator ____________________,
Paragraph 1:
**_Introduce yourself, include your professional background and expertise. Explain why this issue is important and of interest to you._**
Paragraph 2:
**_Include facts and research related to the policy issue_**.
Paragraph 3:
**_State what you are asking for and why_**.
**_Try to be concise, yet persuasive._**
Sincerely,
[
**_Signature_**]
Your Name
**## ASSESSMENTinstructions.docx**
**ASSESSMENT: I LIVE IN FLORIDA , I’M AN RN FOR 8 years as a psychiatric nurse in a children UNIT.**
[Module 1, Part 1: Blog on Payment Models Organizations (400- to 500-words in template)](https://tempolearning.brightspace.com/content/enforced/309727-XL4004/Assessment.html)
Write a Blog post addressing the following points:
· List and explain at least 3 different healthcare cost and payment models. Choose one of those three and explain how it affects delivery, access, and quality of care for patients.
· What change(s) in the U.S. health system related to payment models are necessary to provide an opportunity for nursing to improve the quality and safety of healthcare delivery while minimizing health disparities? Be specific and provide examples.
Cite sources in APA format as needed.
[Module 2, Part 2: Campaign Letter Advocating for Policy Change at State or National Level (1- to 2-pages in template)](https://tempolearning.brightspace.com/content/enforced/309727-XL4004/Assessment.html)
<
· Review the learning resources for this module.
· Go to: Congress.gov. (n.d.)
[_Find your members_](https:// https/www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member). https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member or
[Congress.gov](https://https/www.congress.gov/). (n.d.) https://www.congress.gov/
· and find your local representative
· Go to:
·
[ANA Issues site](https://ana.aristotle.com/SitePages/issues.aspx) and review the list of policy issues in nursing.
· You can choose a state or national policy issue from the list provided
· Download the
[Assignment Template](https://tempolearning.brightspace.com/content/enforced/309727-XL4004/assets/XL4004_PerformanceTask_Template.docx?isCourseFile=true).
Using the format in the provided template, write a campaign letter to your state or national legislator advocating for a policy change related to the issue that you chose.
Use at least two peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years to support your claims. Cite sources in APA format as needed.
**## XL4004_Rubric.pdf**
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 1
XL4004: Pursuit of Meaningful State and National Policy: Advocate for improvement in healthcare delivery and health
equity at the state and national levels.
Assessment Rubric
Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Module 1: Healthcare Delivery and Financing
Part 1: Blog on Payment Models Organizations (400—500 words; use template)
List and explain at least 3
different healthcare cost
and payment models.
Learning Objective 1.1:
Identify payment models
Response provides a fully
developed and accurate
description of 3 different
healthcare cost and
payment models.
Response provides
adequately developed and
accurate description of 3
different healthcare cost
and payment models.
Response does not provide
an adequate description of
healthcare cost and
payment models; provides
a description of 2 or less
models.
Choose one of those three
and explain how it affects
delivery, access, and
quality of care for patients.
Learning Objective 1.2:
Explain the impact of
healthcare cost and payment
models on the delivery,
access, and quality of care
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
healthcare cost and
payment models on the
delivery, access, and
quality of care.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of healthcare
cost and payment models
on the delivery, access,
and quality of care.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
healthcare cost and
payment models on the
delivery, access, and
quality of care.
What change(s) in the US
health system related to
payment models are
necessary to provide an
opportunity for nursing to
Response provides a fully
developed description of
changes needed in the US
health system to help
nurses improve the quality
Response provides an
adequately developed
description of changes
needed in the US health
system to help nurses
Response does not provide
an adequate description of
changes needed in the US
health system to help
nurses improve the quality
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 2
Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
improve the quality and
safety of healthcare
delivery while minimizing
health disparities? Be
specific and provide
examples.
Learning Objective 1.3:
Describe needed in the
US health system to
allow nurses to improve
quality and safety of
healthcare
and safety of healthcare
delivery while minimizing
health disparities.
improve the quality and
safety of healthcare
delivery while minimizing
health disparities.
and safety of healthcare
delivery while minimizing
health disparities.
Module 2: Advocating for Policy Change at State or National Level
Part 2: Campaign Letter Advocating for Policy Change at State or National Level (1- to 2-pages in template)
Using the format in the
provided template, write a
campaign letter to your
state or national legislator
advocating for a policy
change related to the issue
that you chose.
Learning Objective 2.1: Write
a campaign letter using
appropriate format
Response includes correct
letter format based on the
template
Response includes correct
letter format with some
minor errors
Response does not include
correct letter format based
on the template
Paragraph 1: Introduction.
Introduction with
professional background
and expertise. Explanation
of why the issue is of
Response provides a fully
developed introduction with
professional
background/expertise and
explanation of why the
Response provides an
adequately developed
introduction with
professional
background/expertise and
Response does not provide
an adequate introduction
with professional
background/expertise and
explanation of why the
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 3
Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
interest and importance to
student.
Learning Objective 2.2:
Explain the significance of a
healthcare policy issue
relevant to nursing at the
state or national level
issue is of interest and
importance to student.
explanation of why the
issue is of interest and
importance to student.
issue is of interest and
importance to student.
Paragraph 2: Facts and
Research. Explanation of
facts and research related
to the policy issue.
Learning Objective 2.3: Apply
evidence-based research to a
healthcare policy issue
relevant to nursing at the
state or national level
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
facts and research related
to the policy issue.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of facts and
research related to the
policy issue.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
facts and research related
to the policy issue.
Paragraph 3: Request.
Explanation of request and
the reasons for request.
Learning Objective 2.4:
Advocate for policy changes
related to a current
healthcare issue relevant to
nursing at the state or
national level
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
request and the reasons
for request.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of request and
the reasons for request.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
request and the reasons
for request.
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 4
Professional Writing Skills
Professional Writing Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Context, Organization,
Audience, Purpose, Tone,
Style, Clarity, Flow
Demonstrates full
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
Content is consistently
clear, logical, and well-
organized with
appropriate sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is highly
professional, scholarly, and
free of bias.
Style is consistently
appropriate for a
professional
setting/workplace context.
Free of spelling,
punctuation, and
grammar/syntax errors.
Demonstrates some
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
Content is mostly clear,
logical, and well-organized
with
adequate sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is adequately
professional, scholarly,
and/or free of bias.
Style is mostly appropriate
for a professional
setting/workplace context.
Contains few spelling,
punctuation, and/or
grammar/syntax errors.
Demonstrates minimal
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
Content lacks clarity, logic,
and/or discernible
organization; does not use
proper sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is not
professional/scholarly
and/or contains bias.
Style is inconsistent with
a professional
setting/workplace context.
Contains significant
spelling, punctuation,
and/or grammar/syntax
errors.
Originality, Source Credibility,
and Attribution of Ideas
Writing fully reflects
original thought and
paraphrasing and adheres
to reference requirements,
including the use of
Writing adequately reflects
original thought and
paraphrasing and adheres
to reference requirements,
including the use of
Writing does not reflect
original thought and
paraphrasing and does not
adhere to reference
requirements, including the
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 5
Professional Writing Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
use of credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
– Assessment Rubric
– Professional Writing Skills
**## XL4004_PerformanceTask_Template.docx**
## **XL4004 Performance Task Submission Template**
### **Module 1, Part 1: Blog on Payment Models (400- to 500-words)**
Write a Blog post addressing the following points:
· List different payment models and choose one that may affect delivery, access, and/or quality of care for patients.
· What change(s) in the U.S. health system related to payment models can provide an opportunity for nursing to improve the quality and safety of healthcare delivery while minimizing health disparities? Be specific and provide examples.
Cite sources in APA format as needed.
Start your blog post here.
### **XL4004, Module 2, Part 2: Campaign Letter Advocating for Policy Change at State or National Level (1- to 2-pages)**
[Date]
[Your Name]
[Your Address (may be fictional for this assignment)]
[Your City, State, Zip Code]
[Your E-mail]
[Your Phone Number]
The Honorable_________________________
House of Representatives or United States Senate
Office Address of Representative or Senator
Dear Representative/Senator ____________________,
Paragraph 1:
**_Introduce yourself, include your professional background and expertise. Explain why this issue is important and of interest to you._**
Paragraph 2:
**_Include facts and research related to the policy issue_**.
Paragraph 3:
**_State what you are asking for and why_**.
**_Try to be concise, yet persuasive._**
Sincerely,
[
**_Signature_**]
Your Name
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**ASSESSMENT: I LIVE IN FLORIDA , I’M AN RN FOR 8 years as a psychiatric nurse in a children UNIT.**
[Module 1, Part 1: Blog on Payment Models Organizations (400- to 500-words in template)](https://tempolearning.brightspace.com/content/enforced/309727-XL4004/Assessment.html)
Write a Blog post addressing the following points:
· List and explain at least 3 different healthcare cost and payment models. Choose one of those three and explain how it affects delivery, access, and quality of care for patients.
· What change(s) in the U.S. health system related to payment models are necessary to provide an opportunity for nursing to improve the quality and safety of healthcare delivery while minimizing health disparities? Be specific and provide examples.
Cite sources in APA format as needed.
[Module 2, Part 2: Campaign Letter Advocating for Policy Change at State or National Level (1- to 2-pages in template)](https://tempolearning.brightspace.com/content/enforced/309727-XL4004/Assessment.html)
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· Review the learning resources for this module.
· Go to: Congress.gov. (n.d.)
[_Find your members_](https:// https/www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member). https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member or
[Congress.gov](https://https/www.congress.gov/). (n.d.) https://www.congress.gov/
· and find your local representative
· Go to:
·
[ANA Issues site](https://ana.aristotle.com/SitePages/issues.aspx) and review the list of policy issues in nursing.
· You can choose a state or national policy issue from the list provided
· Download the
[Assignment Template](https://tempolearning.brightspace.com/content/enforced/309727-XL4004/assets/XL4004_PerformanceTask_Template.docx?isCourseFile=true).
Using the format in the provided template, write a campaign letter to your state or national legislator advocating for a policy change related to the issue that you chose.
Use at least two peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years to support your claims. Cite sources in APA format as needed.
**## XL4004_Rubric.pdf**
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XL4004: Pursuit of Meaningful State and National Policy: Advocate for improvement in healthcare delivery and health
equity at the state and national levels.
Assessment Rubric
Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Module 1: Healthcare Delivery and Financing
Part 1: Blog on Payment Models Organizations (400—500 words; use template)
List and explain at least 3
different healthcare cost
and payment models.
Learning Objective 1.1:
Identify payment models
Response provides a fully
developed and accurate
description of 3 different
healthcare cost and
payment models.
Response provides
adequately developed and
accurate description of 3
different healthcare cost
and payment models.
Response does not provide
an adequate description of
healthcare cost and
payment models; provides
a description of 2 or less
models.
Choose one of those three
and explain how it affects
delivery, access, and
quality of care for patients.
Learning Objective 1.2:
Explain the impact of
healthcare cost and payment
models on the delivery,
access, and quality of care
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
healthcare cost and
payment models on the
delivery, access, and
quality of care.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of healthcare
cost and payment models
on the delivery, access,
and quality of care.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
healthcare cost and
payment models on the
delivery, access, and
quality of care.
What change(s) in the US
health system related to
payment models are
necessary to provide an
opportunity for nursing to
Response provides a fully
developed description of
changes needed in the US
health system to help
nurses improve the quality
Response provides an
adequately developed
description of changes
needed in the US health
system to help nurses
Response does not provide
an adequate description of
changes needed in the US
health system to help
nurses improve the quality
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Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
improve the quality and
safety of healthcare
delivery while minimizing
health disparities? Be
specific and provide
examples.
Learning Objective 1.3:
Describe needed in the
US health system to
allow nurses to improve
quality and safety of
healthcare
and safety of healthcare
delivery while minimizing
health disparities.
improve the quality and
safety of healthcare
delivery while minimizing
health disparities.
and safety of healthcare
delivery while minimizing
health disparities.
Module 2: Advocating for Policy Change at State or National Level
Part 2: Campaign Letter Advocating for Policy Change at State or National Level (1- to 2-pages in template)
Using the format in the
provided template, write a
campaign letter to your
state or national legislator
advocating for a policy
change related to the issue
that you chose.
Learning Objective 2.1: Write
a campaign letter using
appropriate format
Response includes correct
letter format based on the
template
Response includes correct
letter format with some
minor errors
Response does not include
correct letter format based
on the template
Paragraph 1: Introduction.
Introduction with
professional background
and expertise. Explanation
of why the issue is of
Response provides a fully
developed introduction with
professional
background/expertise and
explanation of why the
Response provides an
adequately developed
introduction with
professional
background/expertise and
Response does not provide
an adequate introduction
with professional
background/expertise and
explanation of why the
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Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
interest and importance to
student.
Learning Objective 2.2:
Explain the significance of a
healthcare policy issue
relevant to nursing at the
state or national level
issue is of interest and
importance to student.
explanation of why the
issue is of interest and
importance to student.
issue is of interest and
importance to student.
Paragraph 2: Facts and
Research. Explanation of
facts and research related
to the policy issue.
Learning Objective 2.3: Apply
evidence-based research to a
healthcare policy issue
relevant to nursing at the
state or national level
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
facts and research related
to the policy issue.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of facts and
research related to the
policy issue.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
facts and research related
to the policy issue.
Paragraph 3: Request.
Explanation of request and
the reasons for request.
Learning Objective 2.4:
Advocate for policy changes
related to a current
healthcare issue relevant to
nursing at the state or
national level
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
request and the reasons
for request.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of request and
the reasons for request.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
request and the reasons
for request.
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Professional Writing Skills
Professional Writing Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Context, Organization,
Audience, Purpose, Tone,
Style, Clarity, Flow
Demonstrates full
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
Content is consistently
clear, logical, and well-
organized with
appropriate sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is highly
professional, scholarly, and
free of bias.
Style is consistently
appropriate for a
professional
setting/workplace context.
Free of spelling,
punctuation, and
grammar/syntax errors.
Demonstrates some
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
Content is mostly clear,
logical, and well-organized
with
adequate sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is adequately
professional, scholarly,
and/or free of bias.
Style is mostly appropriate
for a professional
setting/workplace context.
Contains few spelling,
punctuation, and/or
grammar/syntax errors.
Demonstrates minimal
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
Content lacks clarity, logic,
and/or discernible
organization; does not use
proper sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is not
professional/scholarly
and/or contains bias.
Style is inconsistent with
a professional
setting/workplace context.
Contains significant
spelling, punctuation,
and/or grammar/syntax
errors.
Originality, Source Credibility,
and Attribution of Ideas
Writing fully reflects
original thought and
paraphrasing and adheres
to reference requirements,
including the use of
Writing adequately reflects
original thought and
paraphrasing and adheres
to reference requirements,
including the use of
Writing does not reflect
original thought and
paraphrasing and does not
adhere to reference
requirements, including the
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Expectations
credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
use of credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
– Assessment Rubric
– Professional Writing Skills