Public Health Report
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Diploma of Community Healthcare and Support Level 7
Course Code & Title: HLTH7001: Professional Practice and Legislation
Credits/Level: 15/7
Assignment 1: Public Health Report
Version: V3
Term & Cohort:
Due date:
Overall Weighting: 60%
Total marks available 100
Tutor:
Purpose • To facilitate the development of critical inquiry skills to engage students in the analysis of
Public Health Care.
• To investigate the roles, functions and legislation related to health services and the role and scope of practice of the healthcare professional in those services. This will gain an orientation to the breadth of possible employment opportunities enabling them to make an informed decision regarding their future employment.
Graduate Profile Outcomes (GPO’s)
1
Apply knowledge relevant to health issues to assist in the enhancement of the health of the individuals and whanau/families, organisations and communities.
3
Evaluate how well the holistic health needs of individuals, whanau/families, organisations and communities are met through the provision of and access to health services.
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4
Analyse concepts of health caregivers’ role including: Legislation, Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi and health ethics.
Learning Outcomes:
This assessment relates to the following learning outcomes:
LO 1 Articulate the essence of Public Health Legislation and services and explain the importance of ethical practice in healthcare.
LO2 Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of Public Health care.
LO3 Compare and Contrast the scope of practice of Public Health care.
To pass the assessment, you must meet all the stated learning outcomes (LOs) and
must achieve 50% marks in tasks addressing the LOs.
Assessment
Learning outcomes: 1, 2 & 3
Task: Public Health Report
Word count: 2500 words +/- 10%
Due date:
Assessment Guidelines
Write a report including the following:
1. Introduction
It will include: a) An overview of the report b) A brief overview of what each sub-section of the report will address c) A very brief summary of the findings
approx. 200 words
2. Identify, compare and contrast the scope of Public Health Care in current local and international literature. ( LO 3)
• The literature will create a framework for your project findings.
Approx. 500 words
3. Identify and explain the services, ethical practice, roles and responsibilities and scope
of practice in Public Health Care ( LO 1)
Your discussion will include:
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• three public health legislations in New Zealand and;
• three ethical healthcare practices in New Zealand.
• Provide a description and the importance of the application of the legal and ethical health practices, addressing two contemporary or historical social problem.
Approx. 600 words
4. Analyse the impact of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi on the roles and responsibilities of Public Health care. (LO 2)
Your discussion will include:
• A short overview of the Principles found in the Treaty of Waitangi;
• Ways in which Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi impact on the roles and responsibilities of Public Health Care and integrates the three principles.
Approx. 500 words
5. Identify, compare and contrast roles and responsibilities of Public Health Care in New Zealand. (LO 2)
Your discussion will include:
• Five roles and responsibilities of Public Health Care in New Zealand.
Approx. 500 words
6. Conclusion Summarise the main points of the report and, briefly, any changes you would make for greater efficiency. Approx. 200 words
7. References APA (7th edition) format
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Marking criteria
HLTH7001: Professional Practice and Legislation
Assessment 1: Public Health Report
Student Name: Student ID: Mark: /100 Weighting: 60% Date:
Criteria Mark
Introduction The introduction clearly includes
• overview
• sub-sections
• and findings.
The introduction briefly includes
• overview
• sub- sections
• and findings
The introduction includes any two from
• overview
• sub-sections
• and findings
The introduction is either incomplete, not addressed clearly or irrelevant to the topic.
No attempt to include an introduction.
5 4 3 2-1 0 /5
Part 2 LO 3
Identify, compare and contrast the scope of Public Health Care in current local and international literature.
A wide range of current, local and international, literature (at least 4 sources) is reviewed to identify, compare and contrast the scope of Public Health Care clearly and comprehensively.
A range of current, local and international, literature (at least 3 sources) is reviewed to identify, compare and contrast the scope of Public Health Care but lacks clarity and detail.
A limited range of current, local and international, literature (at least 2 sources) is reviewed to identify, compare and contrast the scope of Public Health Care.
Literature is not relevant to the scope of Public Health Care. And/or writing is mainly descriptive with no attempt to compare and contrast.
Limited or no attempt to explore current local and/or international literature to identify, compare and/or contrast the scope of Public Health Care.
20 - 17 16- 13 12 -10 9 - 5 4-0 /20
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Part 3 LO 1
Identify and explain the services, ethical practice, roles and responsibilities and scope of practice in Public Health Care
3 New Zealand Public Health legislations and 3 New Zealand ethical healthcare practices are included to identify and explain the scope of practice in Public Health Care in the context of 2 contemporary or historical social problems. Explanation is clear and comprehensive.
2 New Zealand Public Health legislations and 2 New Zealand ethical healthcare practices are included to identify and explain the scope of practice in Public Health Care in the context of one contemporary or historical social problem. Explanation is fairly clear. Or 3 New Zealand Public Health legislations and 3 New Zealand ethical healthcare practices are provided in context of just 1 social problem and/or need more clarity and detail.
1 New Zealand Public Health legislation and 1 New Zealand ethical healthcare practice are included to identify and explain the scope of practice in Public Health Care in the context of at least one contemporary or historical social problem. Or 2 or more New Zealand Public Health legislation and New Zealand ethical healthcare practice are included to identify and explain the scope of practice in Public Health Care but either explanation lacks clarity and given generally or/and no contemporary or historical social problem mentioned.
Suggested New Zealand legislation and/or ethical New Zealand healthcare practices are either not addressed adequately, not relevant and/or not contextualised.
Limited or no attempt to identify and/or explain the services, ethical practice, roles and responsibilities and scope of practice in Public Health Care
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20 - 17 16- 13 12-10 9 - 5 4-0 /20
Part 4 LO2
Analyse the impact of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi on the roles and responsibilities of Public Health care.
The impact of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi on the roles and responsibilities of Public Health care is analysed in depth, with relevant supporting literature.
The impact of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi on the roles and responsibilities of Public Health care is analysed briefly, with some relevant supporting literature.
An attempt has been made to analyse the impact of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi on the roles and responsibilities of Public Health but need more detail and clarity. Supporting literature has limited relevance.
The impact of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi is either not addressed adequately or not relevant to the context.
Limited or no attempt to address the impact of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi on the roles and responsibilities of Public Health Care
20 - 17 16- 13 12- 10 9 - 5 4-0
/20
Part 5 LO 2
Identify, compare and
contrast roles and
responsibilities of Public
Health Care in New
Zealand.
The 5 roles and responsibilities are identified, compared, and contrasted in depth with relevant supporting literature.
4 roles and responsibilities are identified, compared, and contrasted in depth with relevant supporting literature. Or 5 roles and responsibilities are identified, compared, and
3 or 2 roles and responsibilities are identified, compared, and contrasted in depth with relevant supporting literature. Or 4 roles and responsibilities are identified, compared, and contrasted with relevant supporting literature but need
Just 1 role and
responsibility are
identified, compared,
and contrasted with
relevant supporting
literature.
Or roles and
responsibilities of
Public Health Care in
New Zealand are
identified but not
compared and
Limited or no
attempt to Identify,
compare and
contrast roles and
responsibilities of
Public Health Care
in New Zealand.
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contrasted with relevant supporting literature but need more clarity and detail.
more detail and clarity.
contrasted. They are
either addressed
inadequately,
vaguely, or
irrelevantly.
20 - 17 16- 13 12 - 10 9 - 5 4-0 /20
Conclusion Summarise the main points of the report and, briefly, any changes you would make for greater efficiency.
All main points of the report are concisely summarised and suggested changes are realistic and well thought out.
Most of the main points of the report are summarised and suggested changes are realistic.
Few points of the report are summarised, and changes are suggested.
The main points of the report are vaguely summarised and suggested changes are unrealistic and/or not relevant.
Limited or no attempt to summarise the report and/or make suggestions.
10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4-2 1-0 /10
Referencing APA (7th) referencing
and in text citation
are consistently
accurate.
APA(7th)
referencing and
in text citation is
mainly accurate.
A couple errors
for quotes, in-
text citations &
reference
formatting noted.
APA(7th) referencing and in text citation is followed but several errors for quotes, in- text citations & reference formatting noted.
Referencing and in text citation contain multiple fundamental errors that do not accurately acknowledge the literature.
No attempt made to reference
5 4 3 2-1 0 /5
/100
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Please note, there will not be any provision of 0.5 marks. This means the tasks with total marks of 5,15 or 25, you need to get 3,8 and 13 marks respectively
to achieve the LO.
Assessor name:
Date:
General information about this assessment
1. A minimum mark of 50% must be achieved to pass this assessment.
2. You are required to keep a soft copy of the submitted assessment.
3. You are required to hand in your assessment on or before the due date.
4. Your assessment is to be submitted through Turnitin via Canvas.
5. All students are required to attach the signed assessment coversheet with their final submission (the end page of this document).
English Writing and Layout Requirements
1. Use the APA(7th) referencing format for all resources; both in-text citation and reference list (see marking guideline).
2. Your written work is to be typed out in a Word document.
3. Aim for your submission to be grammar and spelling error-free.
4. You need to format your work in the following way:
➢ Font Style: either Calibri or Times New Roman
➢ Font size: not less than 12pt for main content, and no more than 14pt for section headings.
➢ Line Spacing: 1.5 lines
➢ Margins: leave margins of 2.54cm all around the page.
➢ Include Your student ID, Course Number, Cohort Number, and date of submission in the “header” of all pages (excluding the cover page).
➢ Insert page numbers into the “footer” of all pages.