W6A4 HEALTHCARE BUDGET REQUEST – BUDGET DEVELOPMENT

NURS_6211_Week6_Assignment_Rubric

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreate a worksheet that records the following: Using the Healthcare Budget Request Guide for guidance, create a 5-year budget for the healthcare product or service that records the projected expenses and revenues associated with the healthcare product or service you have proposed. Be sure to include startup and operating expenses in your budget. Calculate the budget ratios as directed in the Healthcare Budget Request Guide. Create a brief (1- to 2-page) description of your budget and analysis that clearly describes the budget. During the course of 5 years, is there an estimated surplus or deficit? What percentages of the budget are dedicated to various categories you have defined, such as startup costs, etc.? What does this budget mean for your organization?

85 to >76.0 ptsExcellentThe analysis clearly and accurately presents in detail a 5-year budget with projected expenses and revenues. ... Ratios are calculated accurately and as directed. ... The analysis provides a complete, detailed, and specific summary and interpretation of results that includes a discussion of the estimated surplus/deficit, allocations, impact, and interpretation of the calculated values.

76 to >67.0 ptsGoodThe analysis clearly and accurately presents a 5-year budget with projected expenses and revenues. ... Ratios are calculated accurately. ... The analysis provides a relatively detailed and specific summary and interpretation of results that includes a discussion of the estimated surplus/deficit, allocations, impact, and interpretation of the calculated values.

67 to >59.0 ptsFairThe analysis presents a budget that is vague, incomplete, or inaccurate in its portrayal of estimated expenses and revenues. ... Ratios are calculated inaccurately. ... The analysis provides an incomplete, inaccurate or vague summary and interpretation of results, discussion of the estimated surplus/deficit, allocations, impact, and interpretation of the calculated values.

59 to >0 ptsPoorThe analysis presents a budget that is vague, incomplete, or inaccurate in its portrayal of estimated expenses and revenues, or has items missing. ... Ratios are calculated inaccurately or are missing. ... The analysis provides an incomplete, inaccurate, or vague summary and interpretation of results, discussion of the estimated surplus/deficit, allocations, impact, and interpretation of the calculated values, or items are missing or unaddressed.

85 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided that delineates all required criteria.

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. ... A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineates all required criteria.

4 to >3.5 ptsGoodParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. ... Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet are brief and not descriptive.

3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. ... Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are vague or off topic.

3 to >0 ptsPoorParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. ... No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion were provided.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1–2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3–4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting The paper follows correct APA format for headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct APA format with no errors.

4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1–2) APA format errors.

3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3–4) APA format errors.

3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.

5 pts