MODULE 6 Assigbnment_Quality Measures and National Standards
Quality Measures and National Standards
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Module6_AssignmentCultureEthicsinPublicHealth.docx
Module6RUBRIC_Assignment.docx
Module6_AssignmentCultureEthicsinPublicHealth.docx
Assignment Description:
Quality Measures and National Standards Essay
Write a 1500 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least FOUR (4) sources in your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count toward the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
As discussed in this module, the public and private sections have developed guidelines, policies, and programs to facilitate the implementation and evaluation of culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate healthcare services. According to the research literature, healthcare providers are well-positioned to improve health outcomes, decrease inequities, and enhance health equity by understanding and acknowledging the patient’s cultural traditions, beliefs, customs, and values. While becoming an expert in all cultures is not feasible, becoming committed to employing a culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate perspective may enhance communication and build trust.
For this week’s assignment, please use the following instructions:
1. Review the quality measures developed by the Joint Commission’s National Quality Forum and National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health care published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health.
1. Provide a brief overview of the quality measures and national standards published by the Joint Commission and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
1. Describe the purpose of the quality measures and national standards.
2. Depict the intended audience for the quality measures and national standards.
2. Describe the differences between a quality measure and national standard versus a board of nursing rule/regulation and/or administrative code.
3. Identify one quality measure or national standard from the Joint Commission or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and create a nursing rule/regulation or administrative code at the state level. For example, Joint Commission CLAS 02 regulation states, “Advance and sustain organizational governance and leadership that promotes CLAS and health equity through policy, practices, and allocated resources”. You may propose the following rule (which includes key aspects of this quality measure such as “The healthcare facility and administration shall provide for the resources, policies, and procedures needed to maintain safe, quality care, treatment, or services in the nursing unit.” Please note that rules need to be objective, measurable, and enforceable. Please note the use of the word “shall” rather than “may” when writing a proposed rule. Please refer to the resource on how to write rules in the Additional Resources section.
4. Devise a plan on how the ‘proposed rules’ will be shared with the Board of Nursing staff and leadership. For example, the proposed rules will be shared during a Board of Nursing meeting via a PowerPoint Presentation.
1. Describe the intended Board of Nursing audience.
2. Provide a rationale for the Board to consider the enactment and implementation of the ‘proposed rules’ in your state.
3. Create key points addressing potential opposition to the enactment of the ‘proposed rules.’
1. Study the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources.
2. Review the rubric and the specifications to ensure that your response aligns with all assignment expectations.
The following specifications are required for this assignment:
· Length: 1500 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner
· Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count toward the minimum word amount for this assignment.
· References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least four (4) scholarly citations.
Use scholarly sources to support your claims. PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES ONLY. Scholarly articles from 2021 to 2026 only. (Within the last five years) Please review your spelling and the rubric. Please use North American peer-reviewed journals ONLY.DO NOT use any European Journal.
Learning Materials
Required Material
Nash, D. B., Skoufalos, A., Fabius, R. J., & Oglesby, W. H. (2021). Population health: Creating A culture of wellness (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett. ISBN: 9781284166606. Review chapter 3 & read chapter 7. (20 pages)
Additional Resources
University of Kansas. (n.d.) Community toolbox. https://ctb.ku.edu/en
Iowa Legislature. (2022). Rule Writer Handbook: Part B Rule Writing Guide.
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/ACOD/1231030.pdf
https://lsa.inc/7-steps-to-equitable-insurance-access-for-non-native-english-speakers/
Joint Commission (2014). A crosswalk of the National Standards for
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care to the Joint Commission Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation Standards. https://lsa.inc/7-steps-to-equitable-insurance-access-for-non-native-english-speakers/
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2022). Healthy People
2030. www.health.gov/healthypeople
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). National Standards
for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care. https://thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/assets/pdfs/EnhancedNationalCLASStandards.pdf
Module6RUBRIC_Assignment.docx
10/12/26, 4:29 AM Preview Rubric: Graduate Formal Research Paper Rubric v1 - DNP875 Sect1 Population Health and Person-Centered Care - Aspen University Classroom
Criteria
Does Not Meet 0%
Approaches 70%
Meets 80%
Exceeds 100%
Criterion Score
Criteria
Does Not Meet 0%
Approaches 70%
Meets 80%
Exceeds 100%
Criterion Score
Graduate Formal Research Paper R Assignment RUBRICubric v1
Course: DNP875 Sect1 Population Health and Person-Centered Care
Criteria
Does Not Meet 0%
Approaches 70%
Meets 80%
Exceeds 100%
Criterion Score
Introduction/Th
esis Weight:
10
%
/ 10
0
points
Weak or no intro
-
duction of topic.
Purpose is
unclear/thesis is
weak or missing.
7
points
Basic introduction
that states topic but
lacks interest. Thesis
is somewhat clear
and arguable.
8
points
Proficient introduc
-
tion that is interest
-
ing and states topic.
Thesis is clear and
arguable statement
of position.
10
points
Exceptional intro
-
duction that grabs
interest of reader
and states topic;
Thesis is exception
-
ally clear, arguable,
well-developed, and
a definitive
statement.
|
Quality of Information or Evidence Weight: 25% |
0 points Information has little or nothing to do with the thesis. Information has weak or no connection to the thesis. |
17.5 points Information relates to the main topic, but few details and/or examples are given. Indicates a limited variety of sources. |
20 points Information relates to the main topic. Paper is researched in sufficient detail and from a variety of sources. All necessary content is included. |
25 points Paper is exceptionally researched, extremely detailed, and accurate. Information clearly relates to the thesis. Appropriate content is covered in depth without being redundant. |
/ 25 |
|
Support of Thesis/Analysis Weight: 20% |
0 points Limited or no connections made between evidence and thesis. Lacks analysis. |
14 points Some connections have been made between evidence and thesis, though they may be tenuous. Minimal analysis is evident, but may not provide needed support for thesis. |
16 points Consistent connections made between evidence and thesis. Analysis sufficiently supports thesis. |
20 points Exceptionally critical, relevant, and consistent connections made between evidence and thesis. Excellent analysis is evident. |
/ 20 |
|
Organization/ Development of Thesis Weight: 15% |
0 points Lacks development of ideas with weak or no transitions between and within paragraphs. |
10.5 points Somewhat clear development, though perhaps illogical, with basic transitions between and within paragraphs. |
12 points Clear and logical order that supports thesis with appropriate transitions between and within paragraphs. |
15 points Exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and thorough development of thesis with excellent transitions between and within paragraphs. |
/ 15 |
|
Conclusion Weight: 5% |
0 points Lacks a summary of topic. Conclusions missing or irrelevant. |
3.5 points Basic summary of topic without final concluding ideas. Inappropriately introduces new information. |
4 points Good summary of topic with credible concluding ideas. Introduces no new information. |
5 points Excellent summary of topic with succinct and precise concluding ideas that impact reader. |
/ 5 |
|
Quality of Written Communication Weight: 15% |
0 points Style and voice inappropriate or do not address given audience, purpose, etc. Word choice is excessively redundant, clichéd, and unspecific. Inconsistent grammar, spelling, punctuation, and paragraphing. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. |
10.5 points Style and voice are somewhat appropriate to given audience and purpose. Word choice is often unspecific, generic, redundant, and clichéd. Repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language, sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. |
12 points Style and voice are appropriate to the given audience and purpose. Word choice is specific and purposeful, and somewhat varied throughout. Minimal mechanical or typographical errors are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. |
15 points Style and voice are not only appropriate to the given audience and purpose, but also show originality and creativity. Word choice is specific, purposeful, dynamic and varied. Free of mechanical and typographical errors. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. |
/ 15 |
Total
/ 100
APA Format
Weight: 10%
/ 10
0
points
APA format and
style are not
evident.
7
points
Missing APA ele
-
ments; in-text cita
-
tions, where neces
-
sary, are used but
formatted inaccu
-
rately and not
referenced.
8
points
All key elements of
an APA title page
are present; In-text
citations and a ref
-
erence page are
present with few
format errors.
Mechanics of writ
-
ing are reflective of
APA style.
points
10
A broad understand
-
ing of APA format
and style is evident.
Accurate citations
and references are
presented. No APA
errors are evident.
Overall Score
Level 1
0
points minimum
Level 2
70
points minimum
Level 3
80
points minimum
Level 4
100
points minimum
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Module6_AssignmentCultureEthicsinPublicHealth.docx
Assignment Description:
Quality Measures and National Standards Essay
Write a 1500 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least FOUR (4) sources in your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count toward the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
As discussed in this module, the public and private sections have developed guidelines, policies, and programs to facilitate the implementation and evaluation of culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate healthcare services. According to the research literature, healthcare providers are well-positioned to improve health outcomes, decrease inequities, and enhance health equity by understanding and acknowledging the patient’s cultural traditions, beliefs, customs, and values. While becoming an expert in all cultures is not feasible, becoming committed to employing a culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate perspective may enhance communication and build trust.
For this week’s assignment, please use the following instructions:
1. Review the quality measures developed by the Joint Commission’s National Quality Forum and National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health care published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health.
1. Provide a brief overview of the quality measures and national standards published by the Joint Commission and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
1. Describe the purpose of the quality measures and national standards.
2. Depict the intended audience for the quality measures and national standards.
2. Describe the differences between a quality measure and national standard versus a board of nursing rule/regulation and/or administrative code.
3. Identify one quality measure or national standard from the Joint Commission or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and create a nursing rule/regulation or administrative code at the state level. For example, Joint Commission CLAS 02 regulation states, “Advance and sustain organizational governance and leadership that promotes CLAS and health equity through policy, practices, and allocated resources”. You may propose the following rule (which includes key aspects of this quality measure such as “The healthcare facility and administration shall provide for the resources, policies, and procedures needed to maintain safe, quality care, treatment, or services in the nursing unit.” Please note that rules need to be objective, measurable, and enforceable. Please note the use of the word “shall” rather than “may” when writing a proposed rule. Please refer to the resource on how to write rules in the Additional Resources section.
4. Devise a plan on how the ‘proposed rules’ will be shared with the Board of Nursing staff and leadership. For example, the proposed rules will be shared during a Board of Nursing meeting via a PowerPoint Presentation.
1. Describe the intended Board of Nursing audience.
2. Provide a rationale for the Board to consider the enactment and implementation of the ‘proposed rules’ in your state.
3. Create key points addressing potential opposition to the enactment of the ‘proposed rules.’
1. Study the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources.
2. Review the rubric and the specifications to ensure that your response aligns with all assignment expectations.
The following specifications are required for this assignment:
· Length: 1500 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner
· Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count toward the minimum word amount for this assignment.
· References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least four (4) scholarly citations.
Use scholarly sources to support your claims. PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES ONLY. Scholarly articles from 2021 to 2026 only. (Within the last five years) Please review your spelling and the rubric. Please use North American peer-reviewed journals ONLY.DO NOT use any European Journal.
Learning Materials
Required Material
Nash, D. B., Skoufalos, A., Fabius, R. J., & Oglesby, W. H. (2021). Population health: Creating A culture of wellness (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett. ISBN: 9781284166606. Review chapter 3 & read chapter 7. (20 pages)
Additional Resources
University of Kansas. (n.d.) Community toolbox. https://ctb.ku.edu/en
Iowa Legislature. (2022). Rule Writer Handbook: Part B Rule Writing Guide.
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/ACOD/1231030.pdf
https://lsa.inc/7-steps-to-equitable-insurance-access-for-non-native-english-speakers/
Joint Commission (2014). A crosswalk of the National Standards for
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care to the Joint Commission Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation Standards. https://lsa.inc/7-steps-to-equitable-insurance-access-for-non-native-english-speakers/
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2022). Healthy People
2030. www.health.gov/healthypeople
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). National Standards
for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care. https://thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/assets/pdfs/EnhancedNationalCLASStandards.pdf
Module6RUBRIC_Assignment.docx
10/12/26, 4:29 AM Preview Rubric: Graduate Formal Research Paper Rubric v1 - DNP875 Sect1 Population Health and Person-Centered Care - Aspen University Classroom
Criteria
Does Not Meet 0%
Approaches 70%
Meets 80%
Exceeds 100%
Criterion Score
Criteria
Does Not Meet 0%
Approaches 70%
Meets 80%
Exceeds 100%
Criterion Score
Graduate Formal Research Paper R Assignment RUBRICubric v1
Course: DNP875 Sect1 Population Health and Person-Centered Care
Criteria
Does Not Meet 0%
Approaches 70%
Meets 80%
Exceeds 100%
Criterion Score
Introduction/Th
esis Weight:
10
%
/ 10
0
points
Weak or no intro
-
duction of topic.
Purpose is
unclear/thesis is
weak or missing.
7
points
Basic introduction
that states topic but
lacks interest. Thesis
is somewhat clear
and arguable.
8
points
Proficient introduc
-
tion that is interest
-
ing and states topic.
Thesis is clear and
arguable statement
of position.
10
points
Exceptional intro
-
duction that grabs
interest of reader
and states topic;
Thesis is exception
-
ally clear, arguable,
well-developed, and
a definitive
statement.
|
Quality of Information or Evidence Weight: 25% |
0 points Information has little or nothing to do with the thesis. Information has weak or no connection to the thesis. |
17.5 points Information relates to the main topic, but few details and/or examples are given. Indicates a limited variety of sources. |
20 points Information relates to the main topic. Paper is researched in sufficient detail and from a variety of sources. All necessary content is included. |
25 points Paper is exceptionally researched, extremely detailed, and accurate. Information clearly relates to the thesis. Appropriate content is covered in depth without being redundant. |
/ 25 |
|
Support of Thesis/Analysis Weight: 20% |
0 points Limited or no connections made between evidence and thesis. Lacks analysis. |
14 points Some connections have been made between evidence and thesis, though they may be tenuous. Minimal analysis is evident, but may not provide needed support for thesis. |
16 points Consistent connections made between evidence and thesis. Analysis sufficiently supports thesis. |
20 points Exceptionally critical, relevant, and consistent connections made between evidence and thesis. Excellent analysis is evident. |
/ 20 |
|
Organization/ Development of Thesis Weight: 15% |
0 points Lacks development of ideas with weak or no transitions between and within paragraphs. |
10.5 points Somewhat clear development, though perhaps illogical, with basic transitions between and within paragraphs. |
12 points Clear and logical order that supports thesis with appropriate transitions between and within paragraphs. |
15 points Exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and thorough development of thesis with excellent transitions between and within paragraphs. |
/ 15 |
|
Conclusion Weight: 5% |
0 points Lacks a summary of topic. Conclusions missing or irrelevant. |
3.5 points Basic summary of topic without final concluding ideas. Inappropriately introduces new information. |
4 points Good summary of topic with credible concluding ideas. Introduces no new information. |
5 points Excellent summary of topic with succinct and precise concluding ideas that impact reader. |
/ 5 |
|
Quality of Written Communication Weight: 15% |
0 points Style and voice inappropriate or do not address given audience, purpose, etc. Word choice is excessively redundant, clichéd, and unspecific. Inconsistent grammar, spelling, punctuation, and paragraphing. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. |
10.5 points Style and voice are somewhat appropriate to given audience and purpose. Word choice is often unspecific, generic, redundant, and clichéd. Repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language, sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. |
12 points Style and voice are appropriate to the given audience and purpose. Word choice is specific and purposeful, and somewhat varied throughout. Minimal mechanical or typographical errors are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. |
15 points Style and voice are not only appropriate to the given audience and purpose, but also show originality and creativity. Word choice is specific, purposeful, dynamic and varied. Free of mechanical and typographical errors. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. |
/ 15 |
Total
/ 100
APA Format
Weight: 10%
/ 10
0
points
APA format and
style are not
evident.
7
points
Missing APA ele
-
ments; in-text cita
-
tions, where neces
-
sary, are used but
formatted inaccu
-
rately and not
referenced.
8
points
All key elements of
an APA title page
are present; In-text
citations and a ref
-
erence page are
present with few
format errors.
Mechanics of writ
-
ing are reflective of
APA style.
points
10
A broad understand
-
ing of APA format
and style is evident.
Accurate citations
and references are
presented. No APA
errors are evident.
Overall Score
Level 1
0
points minimum
Level 2
70
points minimum
Level 3
80
points minimum
Level 4
100
points minimum
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