Developing a Business Case

NHS-FPX6008 u02a1 - Developing a Business Case Learner: Elizabeth , Foster

OVERALL COMMENTS Hi Elizabeth,

Thank you for your second submission of this assessment. I appreciate your dedication to achieving your best work.

However, some criteria still need further development. I want to encourage you to highlight your changes so I don't

accidentally overlook any revisions. I also encourage you to utilize all of my feedback when making revisions.

I still see a discrepancy as to whether you are hiring new staff or training existing staff.

I would like for you to schedule a session with the course tutor prior to your next submission. Please send me a

course message if you would like to schedule a time to discuss my feedback.

Thank you,

Dr. Aclin

RUBRICS

CRITERIA 1

Analyze the potential economic opportunities and risks associated with a proposed initiative.

COMPETENCY

Analyze the effects of financial and economic factors (such as cost-benefit, supply and demand, return on

investment, and risks) in a health care system on patient care, services offered, and organizational structures

and operation.

NON_PERFORMANCE:

Does not describe potential economic opportunities and risks associated with a proposed initiative.

BASIC: Identifies potential economic opportunities and risks associated with a proposed initiative.

PROFICIENT:

Analyzes the potential economic opportunities and risks associated with a proposed initiative.

DISTINGUISHED:

Analyzes the potential economic opportunities and risks associated with a proposed initiative. Draws sound

conclusions based on an astute comparison of clearly articulated risks and benefits. Reconciles conflicting

data.

Comments:

Good discussion of economic opportunities and challenges associated with hiring qualified staff. To move to

the distinguished level, please include more detail regarding economic risks. How many patients need to be

seen to justify hiring new staff?

CRITERIA 2

Propose ethical and culturally sensitive solutions that address the risks associated with an initiative to the future economic security of the organization or care setting.

COMPETENCY

Develop ethical and culturally equitable economic strategies to address dynamic environmental forces and

ensure the future security of an organization's resources and its ability to provide quality care.

NON_PERFORMANCE:

Does not propose solutions that address the risks associated with an initiative to the future economic

security of the organization or care setting.

BASIC:

Proposes solutions that address the risks associated with an initiative to the future economic security of

the organization or care setting.

PROFICIENT:

Proposes ethical and culturally sensitive solutions that address the risks associated with an initiative to the

future economic security of the organization or care setting.

DISTINGUISHED:

Proposes ethical and culturally sensitive solutions that address the risks associated with an initiative to the

future economic security of the organization or care setting. Justifies proposed solutions and articulates

underlying assumptions.

Comments:

Proposed partnering with neighboring healthcare facilities to acquire specialized healthcare clinicians.

However, I am unclear as to how this will address the economic risks. Consider hiring strategies. How can you

ensure there is enough patient volume to support hiring new staff? Have you considered limiting the number

of clinic days the chronic illness service is offered?

CRITERIA 3

Analyze the economic costs and benefits of a proposed initiative over a five-year period.

COMPETENCY

Analyze the effects of financial and economic factors (such as cost-benefit, supply and demand, return on

investment, and risks) in a health care system on patient care, services offered, and organizational structures

and operation.

NON_PERFORMANCE:

Does not describe the economic costs and benefits of a proposed initiative over a five-year period.

BASIC: Identifies the economic costs and benefits of a proposed initiative over a five-year period.

PROFICIENT: Analyzes the economic costs and benefits of a proposed initiative over a five-year period.

DISTINGUISHED:

Analyzes the economic costs and benefits of a proposed initiative over a five-year period. Impartially

examines potential negative implications or consequences of the initiative and provides clear, justifiable

recommendations for using analysis findings in deciding on the feasibility of the initiative.

Comments:

Discussed costs and projected revenue. Included a five-year cost-benefit analysis. However, more detail is

needed. I am unclear regarding the $513,000 needed for resources. How did you calculate $417,000 in

projected revenue? Also, I am unable to view the numbers in columns CY +1 thru CY +5. Please expand the

width of the columns.

CRITERIA 4

Propose ethical and culturally equitable ways of keeping costs under control, while maximizing the benefits of an initiative.

COMPETENCY

Develop ethical and culturally equitable solutions to economic problems within a health care organization in an

effort to improve the quality of care and services offered.

NON_PERFORMANCE:

Does not propose ways of keeping costs under control, while maximizing the benefits of an initiative.

BASIC: Proposes ways of keeping costs under control, while maximizing the benefits of an initiative.

PROFICIENT:

Proposes ethical and culturally equitable ways of keeping costs under control, while maximizing the benefits

of an initiative.

DISTINGUISHED:

Proposes ethical and culturally equitable ways of keeping costs under control, while maximizing the benefits

of an initiative. Clearly articulates trade-offs underlying fully justified and effective strategies to control or

reduce costs, mitigate risk, and maximize benefits.

Comments:

Great plan to provide equitable care. However, I did not see how costs could be minimized or kept under

control. What costs are you most likely to be able to control or reduce? How would you go about ensuring

this?

How could controlling or reducing these costs affect the benefits of your proposed initiative? What strategies

could you employ to maintain or maximize these benefits, while controlling or reducing costs?

CRITERIA 5

Justify the relevance and significance of the quantitative and qualitative economic, financial, and scholarly evidence used to support a business case.

COMPETENCY

Justify the qualitative and quantitative information used to guide economic decision making to stakeholders

and colleagues.

NON_PERFORMANCE:

Does not describe the quantitative and qualitative economic, financial, and scholarly evidence used to

support a business case.

BASIC:

Describes the quantitative and qualitative economic, financial, and scholarly evidence used to support a

business case.

PROFICIENT:

Justifies the relevance and significance of the quantitative and qualitative economic, financial, and

scholarly evidence used to support a business case.

DISTINGUISHED:

Justifies the relevance and significance of the quantitative and qualitative economic, financial, and scholarly

evidence used to support a business case. Presents a persuasive argument strengthened by explicit

evaluation criteria and a perceptive interpretation and synthesis of the evidence.

Comments:

Evidence presented partially supports the business case. Strong start! To move to the distinguished level,

please address the above criteria.

CRITERIA 6

Write concisely and directly using active voice.

COMPETENCY

Produce clear, coherent, and professional written work, in accordance with Capella writing standards.

NON_PERFORMANCE: Does not write concisely and directly using active voice.

BASIC: Writes passively, with a tendency toward wordiness.

PROFICIENT: Writes concisely and directly using active voice.

DISTINGUISHED:

Writes concisely and directly. Conveys precise and unequivocal meaning through clear and consistent use of

active voice.

Comments:

Majority of writing is concise. However, I noticed few errors. I encourage you to proofread your assessments

prior to submission. You may find that reading the assessment aloud helps to identify potential errors. There's

always room for improvement in our writing and I encourage you to review the following resources:

Smarthinking: https://campus.capella.edu/tutoring/home

Grammar: https://campus.capella.edu/writing-center/grammar

CRITERIA 7

Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.

COMPETENCY

Produce clear, coherent, and professional written work, in accordance with Capella writing standards.

NON_PERFORMANCE: Does not apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.

BASIC:

Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and references incorrectly and/or inconsistently, detracting

noticeably from good scholarship.

PROFICIENT: Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and references.

DISTINGUISHED:

Exhibits strict and nearly flawless adherence to APA formatting of in-text citations and references.

Comments:

Good job integrating relevant sources to support your paper, correctly formatting some citations and

references using current APA style. There are a few issues that need to be addressed.

Review APA formatting of citations with 3 or more authors.

You may find the following resources helpful:

APA Style and Format: https://campus.capella.edu/writing-center/apa-style-format

APA at Capella: https://campus.capella.edu/writing-center/apa-style-format/apa-at-capella

Additional APA Resources: https://campus.capella.edu/writing-center/apa-style-format/additional-apa-

resources