SOAP note for patient older than 65 years old

1 to >0.8 pts

Begins with patient initials, age, race, ethnicity and gender (5 demographics)

0.8 to >0.25 pts

Begins with 4 of the 5 patient demographics (patient initials, age, race, ethnicity and gender)

0.25 to >0.0 pts

Begins with 3 or less patient demographics (patient initials, age, race, ethnicity and gender)

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

4 to >3.0 pts

Includes a direct quote from patient about presenting problem

3 to >2.0 pts

Includes a direct quote from patient and other unrelated information

2 to >0.0 pts

Includes information but information is NOT a direct quote

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

5 to >3.0 pts

Includes the presenting problem and the 8 dimensions of the problem (OLD CARTS – Onset, Location, Duration, Character, Aggravating factors, Relieving factors, Timing and Severity)

3 to >2.0 pts

Includes the presenting problem and 7 of the 8 dimensions of the problem (OLD CARTS – Onset, Location, Duration, Character, Aggravating factors, Relieving factors, Timing and Severity)

2 to >0.0 pts

Includes the presenting problem and 6 of the 8 dimensions of the problem (OLD CARTS – Onset, Location, Duration, Character, Aggravating factors, Relieving factors, Timing and Severity)

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

2 to >1.5 pts

Includes NKA (including = Drug, Environmental, Food, Herbal, and/or Latex or if allergies are present (reports for each severity of allergy AND description of allergy)

1.5 to >1.0 pts

If allergies are present, students lists type Drug, environmental factor, herbal, food, latex name and includes severity of allergy OR description of allergy

1 to >0.0 pts

If allergies are present, students lists only the type of allergy name

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

15 to >8.0 pts

Includes a minimum of 3 assessments for each body system and assesses at least 9 body systems directed to chief complaint AND uses the words “admits” and “denies”

8 to >3.0 pts

Includes 3 or fewer assessments for each body system and assesses 5-8 body systems directed to chief complaint AND uses the words “admits” and “denies”

3 to >0.0 pts

Includes 3 or fewer assessments for each body system and assesses less than 5 body systems directed to chief complaint OR student does not use the words “admits” and “denies”

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

2 to >1.5 pts

Includes all 8 vital signs, (BP (with patient position), HR, RR, temperature (with Fahrenheit or Celsius and route of temperature collection), weight, height, BMI (or percentiles for pediatric population) and pain.)

1.5 to >1.0 pts

Includes 7 vital signs, (BP (with patient position), HR, RR, temperature (with Fahrenheit or Celsius and route of temperature collection), weight, height, BMI (or percentiles for pediatric population) and pain.)

1 to >0.0 pts

Includes 6 or less vital signs, (BP (with patient position), HR, RR, temperature (with F or C and route of temperature collection), weight, height, BMI (or percentiles for pediatric population) and pain.)

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

2 to >1.5 pts

Includes a list of the labs reviewed at the visit, values of lab results and highlights abnormal values OR acknowledges no labs/diagnostic tests were reviewed.

1.5 to >1.0 pts

Includes a list of the labs reviewed at the visit, values of lab results but does not highlight abnormal values.

1 to >0.0 pts

Includes a list of the labs reviewed at the visit but does not include the values of lab results or highlight abnormal values.

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

4 to >2.0 pts

Includes a list of all of the patient reported medications and the medical diagnosis for the medication (including name, dose, route, frequency)

2 to >1.0 pts

Includes a list of all of the patient reported medications and the medical diagnosis for the medication (including 3 of the 4: name, dose, medications route, frequency)

1 to >0.0 pts

Includes a list of all of the patient reported medications (including 2 of the 4: name, dose, route, frequency)

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

3 to >2.0 pts

Includes (Major/Chronic, Trauma, Hospitalizations), for each medical diagnosis, year of diagnosis and whether the diagnosis is active or current

2 to >1.0 pts

Includes (Major/Chronic, Trauma, Hospitalizations), for each medical diagnosis, either year of diagnosis OR whether the diagnosis is active or current

1 to >0.0 pts

Includes each medical diagnosis but does not include year of diagnosis or whether the diagnosis is active or current

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

3 to >2.0 pts

Includes, for each surgical procedure, the year of procedure and the indication for the procedure

2 to >1.0 pts

Includes, for each surgical procedure, the year of procedure OR indication of the procedure

1 to >0.0 pts

Includes, for each surgical procedure but not the year of procedure or indication of the procedure

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

3 to >2.0 pts

Includes an assessment of at least 4 family members regarding, at a minimum, genetic disorders, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

2 to >1.0 pts

Includes an assessment of at least 3 family members regarding, at a minimum, genetic disorders, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

1 to >0.0 pts

Includes an assessment of at least 2 family members regarding, at a minimum, genetic disorders, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

3 to >2.0 pts

Includes all of the required following: tobacco use, drug use, alcohol use, marital status, employment status, current/previous occupation, sexual orientation, sexually active, contraceptive use, and living situation.

2 to >1.0 pts

Includes 10 of the 11 required following: tobacco use, drug use, alcohol use, marital status, employment status, current/previous occupation, sexual orientation, sexually active, contraceptive use, and living situation.

1 to >0.0 pts

Includes 9 or less of the required information.

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

3 to >2.0 pts

Includes a detailed assessment of immunization status and other health maintenance needs such as age-appropriate screenings and preventive measures Includes an assessment of at least 5 screening tests

2 to >1.0 pts

Includes a partial assessment of immunization status and health maintenance needs, missing some key components. Includes an assessment of at least 4 screening tests

1 to >0.0 pts

Includes minimal assessment of immunization status and health maintenance needs, lacking detail. Includes an assessment of at least 3 screening tests

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

15 to >8.0 pts

Includes a minimum of 4 assessments for each body system and assesses at least 5 body systems directed to chief complaint

8 to >3.0 pts

Includes a minimum of 3 assessments for each body system and assesses at least 4 body systems directed to chief complaint

3 to >0.0 pts

Includes a minimum of 2 assessments for each body system and assesses at least 4 body systems directed to chief complaint

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

5 to >3.0 pts

Includes a clear outline of the accurate principal diagnosis AND lists the remaining diagnoses addressed at the visit (in descending priority)

3 to >1.0 pts

Includes a clear outline of the accurate diagnoses addressed at the visit but does not list the diagnoses in descending order of priority

1 to >0.0 pts

Includes 1 differential diagnosis for the principal diagnosis

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

5 to >3.0 pts

Includes at least 3 differential diagnoses for the principal diagnosis

3 to >1.0 pts

Includes at least 2 differential diagnoses for the principal diagnosis

1 to >0.0 pts

Includes at least 1 differential diagnoses for the principal diagnosis

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

3 to >2.0 pts

Correctly includes all ICD-10 codes relevant to the diagnoses addressed at the visit

2 to >1.0 pts

Correctly includes most ICD-10 codes relevant to the diagnoses addressed at the visit

1 to >0.0 pts

Includes some ICD-10 codes relevant to the diagnoses addressed at the visit

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

5 to >3.0 pts

Includes a detailed pharmacologic treatment plan for each of the diagnoses listed under “assessment”. The plan includes ALL of the required following: drug name, dose, route, frequency, duration and cost as well as education related to pharmacologic agent. If the diagnosis is a chronic problem, student includes instructions on currently prescribed medications as above.

3 to >1.0 pts

Includes a detailed pharmacologic treatment plan for each of the diagnoses listed under “assessment”. The plan includes 4 of the required following 7: the drug name, dose, route, frequency, duration and cost as well as education related to pharmacologic agent. If the diagnosis is a chronic problem, student includes instructions on currently prescribed medications as above.

1 to >0.0 pts

Includes a detailed pharmacologic treatment plan for each of the diagnoses listed under “assessment”. The plan includes less than 4 of the information:

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

3 to >2.0 pts

Includes appropriate diagnostic/lab testing 100% of the time OR acknowledges “no diagnostic testing clinically required at this time”

2 to >1.0 pts

Includes appropriate diagnostic/lab testing 50% of the time OR acknowledges “no diagnostic testing clinically required at this time”

1 to >0.0 pts

Includes appropriate diagnostic testing less than 50% of the time.

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

3 to >2.0 pts

Includes at least 3 strategies to promote and develop skills for managing their illness and at least 3 self-management methods on how to incorporate healthy behaviors into their lives.

2 to >1.0 pts

Includes at least 2 strategies to promote and develop skills for managing their illness and at least 2 self-management methods on how to incorporate healthy behaviors into their lives.

1 to >0.0 pts

Includes at least 1 strategies to promote and develop skills for managing their illness and at least 1 self-management methods on how to incorporate healthy behaviors into their lives

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

3 to >2.0 pts

Includes at least 3 primary prevention strategies (related to age/condition (i.e. immunizations, pediatric and pre-natal milestone anticipatory guidance)) and at least 2 secondary prevention strategies (related to age/condition (i.e. screening))

2 to >1.0 pts

Includes at least 2 primary prevention strategies (related to age/condition (i.e. immunizations, pediatric and pre-natal milestone anticipator guidance)) and at least 2 secondary prevention strategies (related to age/condition (i.e. screening))

1 to >0.0 pts

Includes at least 1 primary prevention strategies (related to age/condition (i.e. immunizations, pediatric and pre-natal milestone anticipatory guidance)) and at least 1 secondary prevention strategies (related to age/condition (i.e. screening))

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

2 to >1.0 pts

Includes recommendation for follow up, including time frame (i.e. x # of days/weeks/months)

1 to >0.0 pts

Includes recommendation for follow up, but does not include time frame (i.e. x # of days/weeks/months)

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

3 to >2.0 pts

Prescription includes all required components: patient information, date, drug name, dose, route, frequency, quantity to be dispensed, refills, and provider’s signature and credentials

2 to >1.0 pts

Prescription includes most required components, but is missing 1-2 elements such as quantity to be dispensed or refills

1 to >0.0 pts

Prescription is missing 3 or more required components such as patient information, date, or provider’s signature

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.

3 to >2.0 pts

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. APA style is correct, and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.

2 to >1.0 pts

Moderately use the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderately use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

1 to >0.0 pts

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Ineffectively use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.

0 pts

Missing criteria and/or submission.