Health Organization Evaluation: Health care needs of citizens in the next decade.
Assessment Description
Research a health care organization or network that spans several states with in the United States (United Healthcare, Vanguard, Banner Health, etc.). Assess the readiness of the health care organization or network you chose in regard to meeting the health care needs of citizens in the next decade.
Prepare a 1,000-1,250 word paper that presents your assessment and proposes a strategic plan to ensure readiness. Include the following:
- Describe the health care organization or network.
- Describe the organization’s overall readiness based on your findings.
- Prepare a strategic plan to address issues pertaining to network growth, nurse staffing, resource management, and patient satisfaction.
- Identify any current or potential issues within the organizational culture and discuss how these issues may affect aspects of the strategic plan.
- Propose a theory or model that could be used to support implementation of the strategic plan for this organization. Explain why this theory or model is best.
You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be appropriate for the assignment and relevant to nursing practice.
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
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Health Care Organization or Network
27 points
Criteria Description
Health Care Organization or Network
- Excellent
27 points
Health care organization or network is clearly and accurately described.
- Good
22.95 points
Health care organization or network is described. Some detail is needed for clarity.
- Satisfactory
20.25 points
Health care organization or network is summarized. Some information is needed. There are minor inaccuracies related to the representation of the organization or network.
- Less Than Satisfactory
17.55 points
Health care organization or network is partially presented. There are significant omissions and inaccuracies.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Health care organization or network is not described.
Assessment of Overall Organizational Readiness
27 points
Criteria Description
Assessment of Overall Organizational Readiness
- Excellent
27 points
Assessment of overall organizational readiness is described in detail. Degree of organizational readiness is established. Strong evidence and rationale support the assessment.
- Good
22.95 points
Assessment of overall organizational readiness is described. Degree of organizational readiness is generally established. Some evidence or rationale is needed for support.
- Satisfactory
20.25 points
Assessment of overall organizational readiness is summarized. Degree of organizational readiness is partially established. More information, rationale, and support are needed.
- Less Than Satisfactory
17.55 points
Assessment of overall organizational readiness is partially presented. There are significant omissions. Degree of organizational readiness is not established.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Assessment of overall organizational readiness is omitted.
Strategic Plan
36 points
Criteria Description
Strategic Plan
- Excellent
36 points
The strategic plan is well developed. Network growth, nurse staffing, resource management, and patient satisfaction are addressed in detail. The plan is supported with strong evidence and rationale.
- Good
30.6 points
The strategic plan addresses network growth, nurse staffing, resource management, and patient satisfaction. Some evidence or rationale is needed for support.
- Satisfactory
27 points
The strategic plan generally addresses network growth, nurse staffing, resource management, and patient satisfaction. More information, rationale, and support are needed.
- Less Than Satisfactory
23.4 points
Strategic plan is partially presented. Plan contains major omissions. The plan fails to address issues outlined in the assignment criteria.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Strategic plan is omitted.
Identification of Issues in Organizational Culture
27 points
Criteria Description
Identification of Current or Potential Issues in Organizational Culture and Impact of These to Strategic Plan
- Excellent
27 points
Current or potential issues in the organizational culture are clearly identified. The potential impact of these on the strategic plan is thoroughly described and supported with evidence and rationale.
- Good
22.95 points
Current or potential issues in the organizational culture and the potential impact of these on the strategic plan are discussed. Some evidence or rationale is needed.
- Satisfactory
20.25 points
Current or potential issues in the organizational culture are generally discussed. The impact of these on the strategic plan is summarized. Evidence and rationale are needed to support claims.
- Less Than Satisfactory
17.55 points
Current or potential issues in the organizational culture are partially summarized. The potential impact of these on the strategic plan is unclear. There are omissions and inaccuracies throughout.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Current or potential issues in the organizational culture and the impact of these to strategic plan are omitted.
Theory or Model to Support Implementation of Strategic Plan
27 points
Criteria Description
Theory or Model to Support Implementation of Strategic Plan
- Excellent
27 points
Theory or model to support strategic plan implementation is proposed. The theory or model demonstrates strong support for implementation of the strategic plan for the organization. Compelling rationale supports why the theory or model is the best choice.
- Good
22.95 points
Theory or model to support strategic plan implementation is proposed. The theory or model demonstrates support for implementation of the strategic plan for the organization. General rationale is provided for why the theory or model is the best choice.
- Satisfactory
20.25 points
Theory or model to support strategic plan implementation is proposed. The theory or model demonstrates some support for implementation of the strategic plan for the organization. It is unclear why this theory or model is the best choice. More information is needed.
- Less Than Satisfactory
17.55 points
Theory or model to support strategic plan implementation is partially described. It is unclear how the theory or model would support implementation of strategic plan for the organization.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Theory or model to support strategic plan implementation is omitted.
Thesis Development and Purpose
9 points
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
- Excellent
9 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
- Good
7.65 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
- Satisfactory
6.75 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
- Less Than Satisfactory
5.85 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Argument Logic and Construction
9 points
Criteria Description
Argument Logic and Construction
- Excellent
9 points
Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
- Good
7.65 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.
- Satisfactory
6.75 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.
- Less Than Satisfactory
5.85 points
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
- Unsatisfactory
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.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
9 points
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
- Excellent
9 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
- Good
7.65 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.
- Satisfactory
6.75 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.
- Less Than Satisfactory
5.85 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.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
3.6 points
Criteria Description
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
- Excellent
3.6 points
All format elements are correct.
- Good
3.06 points
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
- Satisfactory
2.7 points
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
- Less Than Satisfactory
2.34 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Documentation of Sources
5.4 points
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
- Excellent
5.4 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
- Good
4.59 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
- Satisfactory
4.05 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
- Less Than Satisfactory
3.51 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.
Total180 points