wk 8 Asgn

Excellent 90%–100%

Good 80%–89%

Fair 70%–79%

Poor 0%–69%

In 3 pages, address the following:

• Explain your state laws for involuntary psychiatric holds for child and adult psychiatric emergencies. Include who can hold a patient and for how long, who can release the emergency hold, and who can pick up the patient after a hold is released.

14 (14%) - 15 (15%)

The response includes a thorough and well-organized explanation of student's state laws for involuntary psychiatric holds for child and adult emergencies.

12 (12%) - 13 (13%)

The response includes an accurate explanation of student's state laws for involuntary psychiatric holds for child and adult emergencies.

11 (11%) - 11 (11%)

The response includes a somewhat vague or inaccurate explanation of student's state laws for involuntary psychiatric holds for child and adult emergencies.

0 (0%) - 10 (10%)

The response includes a vague or inaccurate explanation of student's state laws for involuntary psychiatric holds for child and adult emergencies. Or the response is missing.

• Explain the differences among emergency hospitalization for evaluation/psychiatric hold, inpatient commitment, and outpatient commitment in your state (TEXAS)

14 (14%) - 15 (15%)

The response includes an accurate and concise explanation of the differences among emergency hospitalization for evaluation/psychiatric hold, inpatient commitment, and outpatient commitment in your state.

12 (12%) - 13 (13%)

The response includes a well-organized explanation of the differences among emergency hospitalization for evaluation/psychiatric hold, inpatient commitment, and outpatient commitment in your state.

11 (11%) - 11 (11%)

The response includes a somewhat vague explanation of the differences among emergency hospitalization for evaluation/psychiatric hold, inpatient commitment, and outpatient commitment in your state.

0 (0%) - 10 (10%)

The response includes a vague explanation of the differences among emergency hospitalization for evaluation/psychiatric hold, inpatient commitment, and outpatient commitment in your state. Or the response is missing.

• Explain the difference between capacity and competency in mental health contexts.

9 (9%) - 10 (10%)

The response includes an accurate and concise explanation of the difference between capacity and competency in mental health contexts.

8 (8%) - 8 (8%)

The response includes an accurate explanation of the difference between capacity and competency in mental health contexts.

7 (7%) - 7 (7%)

The response includes a somewhat vague or incomplete explanation of the difference between capacity and competency in mental health contexts.

0 (0%) - 6 (6%)

The response includes a vague or inaccurate explanation of the difference between capacity and competency in mental health contexts. Or the response is missing.

• Select one of the following topics and explain one legal issue and one ethical issue related to this topic that may apply within the context of treating psychiatric emergencies: patient autonomy, EMTALA, confidentiality, HIPAA privacy rule, HIPAA security rule, protected information, legal gun ownership, career obstacles (security clearances/background checks), and payer source.

14 (14%) - 15 (15%)

The response accurately and concisely explains one legal and one ethical issue related to the selected topic, within the context of treating psychiatric emergencies.

12 (12%) - 13 (13%)

The response accurately explains one legal and one ethical issue related to the selected topic, within the context of treating psychiatric emergencies.

11 (11%) - 11 (11%)

The response somewhat vaguely or innacurately explains one legal and one ethical issue related to the selected topic, within the context of treating psychiatric emergencies.

0 (0%) - 10 (10%)

The response vaguely or innacurately explains one legal and one ethical issue related to the selected topic, within the context of treating psychiatric emergencies. Or, response is missing.

•Identify one evidence-based suicide risk assessment that you could use to screen patients. Attach a copy or a link to the assessment you identified.

14 (14%) - 15 (15%)

The response identifies and explains an appropriate, evidence-based suicide risk assessment that could be used to screen patients. A copy of or a link to the assessment is included.

12 (12%) - 13 (13%)

The response identifies an appropriate, evidence-based suicide risk assessment that could be used to screen patients. A copy of or a link to the assessment is included.

11 (11%) - 11 (11%)

The risk assessment identified is somewhat inappropriate for the intended use or dated. A copy of or a link to the assessment may be missing.

0 (0%) - 10 (10%)

The risk assessment identified is inappropriate for the intended use, not evidence based, or dated. Or, response is missing.

• Identify one evidence-based violence risk assessment that you could use to screen patients. Attach a copy or a link to the assessment you identified.

14 (14%) - 15 (15%)

The response identifies and explains an appropriate, evidence-based violence risk assessment that could be used to screen patients. A copy of or a link to the assessment is included.

12 (12%) - 13 (13%)

The response identifies an appropriate, evidence-based violence risk assessment that could be used to screen patients. A copy of or a link to the assessment is included.

11 (11%) - 11 (11%)

The risk assessment identified is somewhat inappropriate for the intended use or dated. A copy of or a link to the assessment may be missing.

0 (0%) - 10 (10%)

The risk assessment identified is inappropriate for the intended use, not evidence based, or dated. Or, response is missing.

Written 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 are provided that delineate all required criteria.

5 (5%) - 5 (5%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria.

4 (4%) - 4 (4%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet they are brief and not descriptive.

3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)

Paragraphs 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.

0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

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

Written Expression and Formatting - English writing standards:

Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 (5%) - 5 (5%)

Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors

4 (4%) - 4 (4%)

Contains 1-2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors

3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)

Contains 3-4 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors

0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

Contains five or more grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding

Written Expression and Formatting - The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.

5 (5%) - 5 (5%)

Uses correct APA format with no errors

4 (4%) - 4 (4%)

Contains 1-2 APA format errors

3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)

Contains 3-4 APA format errors

0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

Contains five or more APA format errors

Total Points: 100