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Week 5: Written Paper—Chronically Ill Patient

Begin by identifying a patient from your clinicals who has a chronic health issue such as

diabetes, COPD, or hypertension. Propose a healthcare coordination model that will benefit the

specific patient and will also fit the clinic setting.

Your paper is to include the following information:

1. Description of the patient and his/her health issues, diagnoses, and current plan of care.

2. Description of the clinic setting, the healthcare providers (number and type), and the

support staff.

3. Description of the patients/diagnoses typically seen in this clinic.

4. Description of the care coordination model being proposed. Please note, you may not

use the OPT/CCCR model for this paper

5. Explain how this model will be effective for patients with similar diagnoses as discussed

above.

6. Explain how this model will fit into the current clinic setting. What will need to change in

the clinic setting to improve the fit?

The body of your paper should be a 3-4 pages long. This does NOT include the title page and

reference page. Papers that are more than 4 pages long will not be accepted. Incorporate

information from the course text plus a minimum of two (2) scholarly references published

within the last five (5) years. Textbooks are not to be considered scholarly references.

Use current APA format to style your paper and to cite your sources. Your source(s) should be

integrated into the paragraphs. Use internal citations pointing to evidence in the literature and

supporting your ideas.

Headings are required and are to be titled as identified above and include these six (6) areas.

Be sure to allow time for editing and proofreading. Budget your time to take advantage of

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Review the rubric for more information on how the assignment will be graded.

written paper rubric

written paper rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a

Learning Outcome Patient

Content

30 to >27.6 pts

Description leaves the reader with a “holistic”

picture of the patient’s history, diagnosis,

management, and current plan of care.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a

Learning Outcome Clinic

Setting Content 30 to >27.6 pts

Provides a rich and detailed description of the

clinic setting, providers, and support staff.

Description leaves the reader with a complete

picture of the setting and patients and diagnoses

typically seen.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a

Learning Outcome Care

Coordination Model Content 30 to >27.6 pts

Provides a rich and detailed description of the

care coordination model proposed. Description is

accurate and thorough demonstrating a

sophisticated understanding of the care model.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a

Learning Outcome Analysis 30 to >27.6 pts

Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding and

of how the care model will be effective for

patients exhibiting similar diagnoses and how the

care model will fit into the clinic setting described.

Provides an insightful explanation of what will

need to change in the clinic setting to improve the

fit. Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding

of the topic(s) and issue(s). Provides a rich and

detailed explanation to the questions. Provides an

in-depth, critical analysis appropriately

connecting findings to specific clinical concepts,

using carefully selected quotes, principles, and/or

theories cited from course readings.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a

Learning Outcome Evidence-

based Research

10 to >9.2 pts

Supplements the paper with relevant and

appropriate research; clearly and thoroughly

documents all sources of information.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a

Learning Outcome APA and

Mechanics

10 to >9.2 pts

The assignment consistently follows current APA

format and is free from errors in formatting,

citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling,

or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and

referenced correctly.

10 pts

Total Points: 140