Speak Up Brochure on Safety Goals: Medication Mistakes

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Purpose
This assignment increases the students' awareness of the National Patient Safety Goals developed by The Joint Commission. Specifically, this assignment will introduce the Speak Up Initiatives, an award-winning patient safety program designed to help patients promote their own safety by proactively taking charge of their healthcare.
Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO #2: Apply the concepts of health promotion and illness prevention in the laboratory setting. (PO #2)
CO #8: Explain the rationale for selected nursing interventions based upon current nursing literature. (PO #8)
Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.
Total points possible: 50 points
Preparing the assignment
1. Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.
a. Select a Speak Up brochure from The Joint Commission website.
b. Write a short paper reviewing the brochure. Use the Grading Criteria (below) to structure your critique.
c. Include current nursing or healthcare journal article to support your critique.
2. Include the following sections
a. Introduction of brochure (3 points/6%)
i. Includes brochure title
ii. Identifies date published
iii. Describes individuals or groups
iv. Brochure properly cited, included on reference list, and submitted with assignment
b. Summary of article (5 points/ 10%) -brochure citation required
i. Explain the main topics discussed
c. Communication (5 points/10 %) -brochure citation required
i. Review information that promotes communication between patients and healthcare providers
d. Personal Reflection (2 points /4%)
i. Why did this topic interest you?
e. Evaluation of brochure (14 points/28% total (2 points each) (Brochure & nursing article must be cited)
i. Was the information provided in the brochure beneficial? Could you incorporate it in your patient
education?
ii. What was done well, and what could have been improved in the brochure?
iii. Was the information presented clearly?
iv. Did current nursing or healthcare related research article support the information presented in the
brochure?
v. What population or individuals does this article apply to (i.e., who will benefit the most from this
brochure)?
vi. Who else can use this information?
vii. Will this information increase patient safety?
f. Evidence Review & Application (5 points/10% total)
i. Evidence was integrated from a recent (5 years) scholarly nursing journal article to support your answers.
g. Conclusion (5 points/10%)
i. Restates main ideas
ii. Includes supporting information from body of paper

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iii. Summarizes the benefits of following the brochure's advice to a person at risk
h. APA style and structure (2 points/4%)
i. Adheres to current APA edition formatting guidelines for title page, margins, in-text citations, and
references
ii. Section headers are required
a. Summary of Brochure
b. Patient Communication
c. Personal Reflection
d. Evaluation of Brochure
e. Evidence Review and Application
f. Conclusion
iii. Paper is no longer than three (3) pages, excluding title page, reference page, and copy of brochure
a. Extra pages will not be read or contribute to the assignment grade
i. Clarity of writing (9 points/18%)
i. Proper use of Standard English
ii. Shows original thought
iii. No spelling or grammar errors
iv. Information presented in a logical progression
For writing assistance (APA, formatting, or grammar) visit the Citing Library Sources page in the online library.

Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional assessments in any form to determine that you
fully understand the concepts learned in the review module.
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Grading Rubric: Criteria are met when the student’s application of knowledge demonstrates achievement of the outcomes for this assignment.
Assignment Section and
Required Criteria
(Points possible/% of total points available)
Highest Level of
Performance
High Level of
Performance
Satisfactory
Level of
Performance
Unsatisfactory
Level of
Performance
Section
not
present
Introduction of Brochure
(3 points/6%)
3 Points
2 points 1 point 0 points
Required Criteria
1. Includes brochure title
2. Identifies date published
3. Describes individuals or groups
4. Brochure properly cited, included on reference list,
and submitted with assignment
Includes no less than 4 required
criteria.
Includes no less
than 3 required
criterion.
Includes no less
than 2 required
criterion.
Section not
present or
includes less
than 1
criterion
Summary of Brochure
(5 points/10%) 5 points
0 points
Required Criteria
1. Review the main topics

Includes no less than 1 required criteria. Section not present
Patient Communication
(5 points/10%)
5 points 0 Points
Required Criteria
1. Includes information to promote communication
between patients and healthcare providers

Includes no less than 1 required criteria.


Section not present.
Personal Reflection
(2 points/ 4%) 2 points 0 Points
Required Criteria
1. Why did this topic interest you? Includes no less than 1 criteria. Section not present
Evaluation of Brochure
14 points total—2 points each
(14 points/28 %)


2 points

0 points
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Required Criteria
1. Was the information provided in the brochure
beneficial? Could you incorporate it in your patient
education?
Includes no less than 1 criteria. Section not present
Required Criteria
1. What was done well, and what could have been
improved in the brochure?
Includes no less than 1 criteria. Section not present
Required Criteria
1. Was the information presented clearly?
Includes no less than 1 criteria. Section not present
Required Criteria
1. Did current nursing or healthcare related research
support the information presented in the brochure?
Includes no less than 1 criteria. Section not present
Required Criteria
1. What population or individuals does this brochure apply
to (i.e., who will benefit the most from this brochure)?
Includes no less than 1 criteria. Section not present
Required Criteria
1. Who else can use this information?
Includes no less than 1 criteria. Section not present
Required Criteria
1. Will this information increase patient safety?
Includes no less than 1 criteria. Section not present
Evidence Review & Application
(5 points /10%) 5 points 0 points
Required Criteria
1. Evidence from a recent (5 years) scholarly nursing journal
article was integrated within the Evaluation of Brochure
section to support your answers.
Includes no less than 1 criteria. Does not include criteria
Conclusion
(5 points/10%) 5 points 4 points 2 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Restates main ideas
2. Includes supporting information from body of
paper
3. Summarizes the benefits of following the
brochure's advice to a person at risk
Includes no less than 3 required criteria. Includes no less
than 2
requirements for
section.

Present, yet
includes no
required criteria.

Section not
present.
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APA Style and Organization
(2 points/4%) 2 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Adheres to current APA edition formatting
guidelines for title page, margins, and in-text
citations, and references
2. Section headers used
a. Summary of Brochure
b. Patient Communication
c. Personal Reflection
d. Evaluation of Brochure
e. Evidence Review and Application
f. Conclusion
3. Paper is no longer than three (3) pages, excluding
title page, reference page, and copy of brochure.
a. Extra pages will not be read or contribute to
the assignment grade

Includes all required criteria Does not include all required
criteria
Clarity of Writing
(9 points/18%) 9 points 8 points 7 points 6 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Proper use of Standard English
2. Shows original thought
3. No spelling or grammar errors
4. Information presented in a logical progression
Includes no less
than 4
requirements for
section.
Includes no less
than 3
requirements for
section,
Includes no less
than 2
requirements for
section.
Includes 1
requirement for
section.
No
requirements
for this
section
presented.
Total Points Possible = 50 points
Title of Your Paper in Upper and Lower Case (Centered, Bold)
Your Name (without credentials)
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
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Dr. Profit
Assignment Due Date
2
Title of Your Paper in Upper and Lower Case (Centered, Bold)
Start Typing Information Here (Title of Brochure, Date Published (if no date, state
no date, and target group.
Summary of Article
(Discuss Main Topics)
Start Typing Here
Communication
(Promoting communication between patients and health care providers)
Start Typing Here
Personal Reflection
(Why did you choose this topic)
Start Typing Here
Evaluation of Brochure
Was the information provided beneficial and Can it be incorporated into patient
education?
Type Here
What was done well and what could have been improved?
Type here
3
Was the information presented clearly?
Type here
Did current research or healthcare related research article support the information
presented in the brochure? (This is where you summarize an article you found related to
the brochure topic)
Type Here
What population or individuals does this brochure apply to?
Type Here
Who else can use this information?
Type Here
Will this information increase patient safety and how?
Type Here
Conclusion
Typing Here
4
References (centered, bold)
Type your reference here using hanging indent and double line spacing (under “Paragraph” on
the Home toolbar ribbon). See your APA Manual and the resources in the APA section
NR224 RUA: Safety Goals Grading Rubric JAN21
NR224 RUA: Safety Goals Grading Rubric JAN21
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction of Brochure (3 points/6%)
1. Includes brochure title
2. Identifies date published
3. Describes individuals or groups
4. Brochure properly cited, included on reference list,
and submitted with assignment
3 pts
Highest/High Level of Performance
Includes no less than 4 required criteria.
2 pts
Satisfactory Level of Performance
Includes no less than 3 required criterion.
1 pts
Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
Includes no less than 2 required criterion.
0 pts
Section not Present
Section not present or includes less than 1 criterion.
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of Brochure (5 points/10%)
Review the main topics
5 pts
Includes no less than 1 required criteria.
0 pts
Section not Present
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePatient Communication (5 points/10%)
Includes information to promote communication
between patients and healthcare providers
5 pts
Includes no less than 1 required criteria.
0 pts
Section not Present
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePersonal Reflection (2 points/ 4%)
Why did this topic interest you?
2 pts
Includes no less than 1 required criteria.
0 pts
Section not Present
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvaluation of Brochure (2 points/ 4%)
Was the information provided in the brochure
beneficial? Could you incorporate it in your patient
education?
2 pts
Includes no less than 1 criteria.
0 pts
Section not Present
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvaluation of Brochure (2 points/ 4%)
What was done well, and what could have been
improved in the brochure?
2 pts
Includes no less than 1 criteria.
0 pts
Section not Present
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvaluation of Brochure (2 points/ 4%)
Was the information presented clearly?
2 pts
Includes no less than 1 criteria.
0 pts
Section not Present
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvaluation of Brochure (2 points/ 4%)
Did current nursing or healthcare related research support the information presented in the brochure?
2 pts
Includes no less than 1 criteria.
0 pts
Section not Present
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvaluation of Brochure (2 points/ 4%)
What population or individuals does this brochure apply to (i.e., who will benefit the most from this brochure)?
2 pts
Includes no less than 1 criteria.
0 pts
Section not Present
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvaluation of Brochure (2 points/ 4%)
Who else can use this information?
2 pts
Includes no less than 1 criteria.
0 pts
Section not Present
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvaluation of Brochure (2 points/ 4%)
Will this information increase patient safety?
2 pts
Includes no less than 1 criteria.
0 pts
Section not Present
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence Review & Application (5 points /10%)
Evidence from a recent (5 years) scholarly nursing journal article was integrated within the Evaluation of Brochure section to support your answers.
5 pts
Includes no less than 1 criteria.
0 pts
Section not Present
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion (5 points/10%)
1. Restates main ideas
2. Includes supporting information from body of paper
3. Summarizes the benefits of following the brochure's advice to a person at risk
5 pts
Highest/High Level of Performance
Includes no less than 3 required criteria.
4 pts
Satisfactory Level of Performance
Includes no less than 2 requirements for section.
2 pts
Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
Present, yet includes no required criteria.
0 pts
Section not Present
Section not present.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Style and Organization (2 points/4%)
1. Adheres to current APA edition formatting guidelines for title page, margins, and in-text citations, and references
2. Section headers used
a. Summary of Brochure
b. Patient Communication
c. Personal Reflection
d. Evaluation of Brochure
e. Evidence Review and Application
f. Conclusion
3. Paper is no longer than three (3) pages, excluding title page, reference page, and copy of brochure.
a. Extra pages will not be read or contribute to the assignment grade
2 pts
Includes all required criteria
0 pts
Does not include all required criteria
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of Writing (9 points/18%)
1. Proper use of Standard English
2. Shows original thought
3. No spelling or grammar errors
4. Information presented in a logical progression
9 pts
Highest Level of Performance
Includes no less than 4 requirements for section.
8 pts
High Level of Performance
Includes no less than 3 requirements for section.
7 pts
Satisfactory Level of Performance
Includes no less than 2 requirements for section.
6 pts
Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
Includes 1 requirement for section.
0 pts
Section not Present
No requirements for this section presented.
9 pts
Total Points: 50