Course Project paper Topic Title—-Analyze the legal and ethical impacts that
managed care practices have had on quality and access to patient care.
Project Instructions for both paper and PowerPoint(I will record)PP-The
presentation is delivered within 15 minutes with no more than 15 to 20 slides
Health Rights and Responsibilities Course Project
Objective | Guidelines | Deliverables and Grading Rubrics
Objective
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This Course Project gives you the opportunity to select a relevant healthcare topic with legal and/or
ethical implications and analyze it in greater depth in a written format. The paper should critically
analyze the issues related to the topic within the context of the current healthcare environment. Both
web references and professional journals should be considered as references. Don’t overlook the
Keller Online Library as an important source of information for your paper.
Guidelines
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The Course Project has two deliverables due in Week 7:
a final paper and a
PowerPoint presentation.–Specifically, the final paper should provide
a description of your chosen issue and how it affects the delivery of healthcare;
a discussion of the impact of this issue on the healthcare consumer and the healthcare
institution;
a critical analysis of the issues related to the topic;
proposed solutions for improving or alleviating the issue, including recommended policy
changes; and
a discussion of how the healthcare administrator or manager can effectively be involved in or
impacted by this issue.
See the more detailed Grading Rubric below.
The length of the final paper should be approximately 8–10 pages, double-spaced in MS Word
2007 (or later versions, e.g., MS Word 2010).
The PowerPoint presentation is based upon the content of the final paper. The student is responsible
for developing a professional presentation that highlights the content of the paper and the course.
The delivery of the presentation should reflect the highest form of professionalism. The importance
of rehearsing the presentation multiple times in advance cannot be emphasized enough. See the
more detailed Grading Rubric below.
Possible Course Project Topics—MY CHOSEN TOPIC
Analyze the legal and ethical impacts that managed care practices have had on
quality and access to patient care.
Deliverables and Grading Rubrics
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The course project is worth 200 points (100 for the final paper and 100 for the presentation) and is
due in Week 7. See the Syllabus section "Due Dates for Assignments & Exams" for due date
information.
Introduce the issue.
Define the problem.
Search the literature.
Analyze the problem.
Offer possible solutions.
Propose a single solution.
Develop an implementation plan.
Justify why and how your solution will solve the identified problem.
Your paper must include, but is not limited to, the following sections.
Background (5 possible points)
Describe the problem, organization, or situation you selected; identify the specific issues of
interest or controversy; and present the background or facts of the problem, organization, or
situation that will enable the reader to clearly understand the issue.
Define the Problem (5 possible points)
Identify and clearly state the problem or the management issue in which an element of the
identified problem or situation is not meeting expectations. Remember that what appears to be
the problem may actually just be a symptom of a bigger problem—dig deep to be sure you’ve
identified the real problems. If there appears to be more than one problem or issue, decide if
they are separate or related issues.
State the problem in the form of a question. For example, if a work group is not performing
effectively, an effective problem statement might be, "How can the staff shortage be improved?"
rather than simply "Short staff problems."
Literature Review (15 possible points)
Present what you discovered in your search of the literature. Review issues, theories, concepts,
and studies discussed in class and in our textbook. Also review what other writers and
researchers have to say about the subject of your analysis. Discuss the concepts, ideas, or
insights that are most valuable in helping you make sense of your project. What theories can you
use? What writers say something of value? Why is it of value? What models are the least
helpful? Why? What theories or concepts will you challenge or criticize because your findings
are different? In short, demonstrate an understanding of the literature and apply it sensibly to the
problem. This is not a course in applied commonsense; however, such practical intelligence is
important, especially in the application stage.
A literature review is like playing a video game in which you are in a chamber with many doors.
As you open each door, you uncover clues to help you progress to the next level. Similarly, in a
literature review, your objective is to open the doors that can point the way to solving your
business problem. Begin your literature review with a broad look at your field of interest, then
narrow your focus until you zero in on the essential issue(s) of concern.
NOTE: A literature review is a required element of this assignment. A good rule of thumb is to
review at least 10 resources, beyond the textbook and class readings, to ensure the
effectiveness of your research.
SUGGESTION: Begin your literature survey by accessing Keller’s online library
at http://library.devry.edu/.
Problem Analysis (20 possible points)
This section should provide a detailed analysis of the causes of the problem(s) or issue(s) you
identified in Section II. A major objective is to clearly illustrate how you are using the healthcare
course concepts (as well as what your learned from your literature review) to better understand
the causes of the problem(s) or issue(s). Show that you are applying course material!
(Note: Use subheadings to identify each factor you address.)
Possible Solutions (15 possible points)
Explore three solutions that could be appropriate ways to solve the identified problem or issue.
Be sure these solutions are logical, based on your analysis, and effectively treat the problem, not
the symptoms. Also, discuss the anticipated outcomes (both positive and negative) of
implementing each of the possible solutions you identified.
Solution and Its Implementation (20 possible points)
Outline your recommended solution to the problem or issue, one of the alternatives explored in
Section V, or a combination of those alternatives. State your solution clearly and specifically.
Describe exactly what should be done and how it should be done, including by whom, with
whom, and in what sequence. Here are some points to keep in mind as you write this section:
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Have you indicated an awareness of the problem of implementation (the "how" aspect)?
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Have you been specific enough? For example, a general solution might state, "The
healthcare manager needs to realize that his or her style should match the situation."
o
A specific solution would state what style is most appropriate for the situation and how
you will attempt to have the manager realize the appropriate style.
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What aspects of the problem remain unresolved by your solution?
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Does your recommended solution and its implementation plan address the problems or
issues and their causes identified in the previous sections?
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Does your solution consider and resolve the identified pros and cons?
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How will you evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented recommended solution?
o
What process checks or procedures will you put in place to institutionalize the
improvement?
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Could your solution cause other problems or issues? What risks are inherent in the
solution you recommend? What contingency plans do you recommend?
o
Assess the realism of your proposed action plan. For example, is there adequate time,
money, or other resources for your solution? In addition, does your solution place too
much reliance on other people being reasonable, on what you think is reasonable?
Justification (10 possible points)
Justify why your recommended solution and its implementation will solve the identified problem
or issue in the organization or unit you selected. An important element of this section is to show
very clearly how you applied course concepts to arrive at a workable solution and a successful
implementation. Apply appropriate course material; support your conclusions with appropriately
referenced facts, quotes, and readings; and be sure your justification addresses identified pros
and cons.
References (10 possible points)
All citations in the paper must appear in the reference list, and all references must be cited in the
text of the paper. Choose references judiciously and cite them accurately. Citations of an
author’s work in the text of your work briefly identifies the source for readers and enables
readers to locate the source of information in the alphabetical reference list at the end of the
paper. To use the ideas or words of another without crediting the source is plagiarism.
Plagiarism in its purest form involves copying of entire passages, either verbatim or nearly
verbatim, with no direct acknowledgment of the source. The most common (and unconscious)
form of plagiarism is when a direct quotation is simply paraphrased. Paraphrasing does not
relieve you of the obligation to provide proper identification of source data. The best way to avoid
plagiarism is to make sure all quotes, ideas, or conclusions not your own are given proper
acknowledgment in your text.
PowerPoint Presentation Rubric
Category
Points Description
Preparation
10
The presentation is posted to the Dropbox and to Doc Sharing
12 hours prior to the presentation. Microphones have been
tested, and there are no technical issues.
Introduction
5
Make an appropriate introduction of the presenter and the
presentation.
Presentation
Content
20
The presentation clearly discusses pertinent issues and
provides appropriate solutions or recommendations. All
recommendations or solutions include supportive information.
25
The presentation is clear, concise, and easy to read. Slides are
not overly busy. Graphics and clip art are tasteful and do not
distract from the information being presented.
Presentation
Quality
PowerPoint Presentation Rubric
Category
Points Description
Presenter
10
Professionalism
The presenter speaks clearly and is well versed in the material.
The presentation has clearly been practiced many times. The
presenter uses slides as talking points; the presenter does not
read each slide to the audience.
Timing
10
The presentation is delivered within 15 minutes with no more
than 15 to 20 slides. (Points will be deducted for going over the
allotted time.)
Conclusion and
10
Q&A
The presentation incorporates realistic conclusions and
solutions. The presenter opens the floor to questions, which are
handled confidently and professionally.
Project Format 10
The presentation contains no spelling, grammatical,
typographical, or formatting errors. Graphics and charts are
clear and legible. The writing quality is excellent: clear,
organized, and professional.
Total
100
