Health Data Reporting: Substance Abuse Crises and Mandatory Reporting

Find at least two examples where a legal duty exists to report health data to a state or federal public health agency.
Consider those relevant examples that have recently been reported in the news.
Write a 500–750-word paper that addresses the following:
1) A description of the events in the news.
2) How was this information gathered and submitted to the authorities?
3) Propose ways of improving the status quo and provide reasons why this has not yet been accomplished.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
Unsatisfactory
0.00%
2
Less Than Satisfactory
74.00%
3
Satisfactory
79.00%
4
Good
87.00%
5
Excellent
100.00%
70.0 %Content
25.0 %Information Description
The information has been minimally addressed.
The information provided is mostly complete but lacks specific information necessary to assist the audience in understanding the importance of the events.
The information provided is appropriate and provides specific information necessary to assist the audience in understanding the importance of the events.
The information provided is complete and clear and provides specific information necessary to assist the audience in understanding the importance of the events.
The information provided is comprehensive and provides specific information necessary to assist the audience in understanding the importance of the events.
20.0 %Information Collection
Summary of how information gathered and submitted to the authorities is either not present or not evident to the reader.
Summary fails to paint a clear picture of the information gathered and submitted to the authorities, omits major elements, and is disorganized.
Summarizes how the information was gathered and submitted to the authorities, but the summary is cursory and lacks depth.
Summary of information gathered and submitted to the authorities is clearly evident to the reader. Themes and details are present and easily identified.
Thoroughly presents how information was gathered and submitted to the authorities in a clear chronology as well as richness of detail.
10.0 %Proposal
Fails to formulate and clearly express a proposal for improving the status quo. Details or thoughts are irrelevant or off topic. Supportive rationale is lacking.
Formulates a vague and indecisive proposal for improving the status quo. Few details or arguments are present on why this has not yet been accomplished. Supportive rationale is lacking.
Develops a proposal for improving the status quo but provides a surface level description. Expresses a vague point of view on why this has not yet been accomplished.
Develops a proposal for improving the status quo. Proposal is direct, competent, and appropriate for the content. Formulates a clear and precise point of view on why this has not yet been accomplished.
Thoughtfully analyzes and develops a proposal for improving the status quo. Supports rationale in-depth. Not only formulates a clear and solution, but also acknowledges objections and why this has not yet been accomplished.
15.0 %Research
No outside sources were used to support the assignment.
Few outside sources were used to support the assignment. Limited research is apparent.
Research is adequate. Sources are standard in relevance, quality of outside sources, and/or timeliness.
Research is timely and relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria.
Research is supportive of the rationale presented. Sources are distinctive. Addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria.
20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.
Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.
Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
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.
Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
10.0 %Format
5.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
All format elements are correct.
5.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)
No reference page is included. No citations are used.
Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.
Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present
Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.
In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
100 %Total Weightage