Project Guidelines
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to provide learners the opportunity to: a) analyze the epidemiology of the community, extrapolate healthcare priorities and plan a
project to improve healthcare outcomes of the chosen community, b) design a population- focused project to decrease chronic disease and improve population health with
measurable outcomes for evaluation purposes, c) develop interventional strategies based on primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention, and e) integrate the
project with the national goals and objectives of Healthy People 2020.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
(CO#1) Synthesize knowledge and concepts from advanced practice nursing with supporting disciplines as a foundation for specialty nurse practitioner practice that is
culturally competent and population-specific. (PO 7)
(CO#2) Advocate and negotiate for advanced practice policy to meet the healthcare needs of a culturally diverse society in a changing healthcare environment. (PO 10)
(CO#3) Contribute to the body of advanced practice nursing knowledge through participation in systematic inquiry, utilization of evidence-based practice, and
dissemination of findings to support high-quality care and healthcare innovation. (PO 9)
(CO#4) Distinguish population-specific skills, understandings, and integrative abilities for genomic and primary healthcare screening of selected aggregate
populations. (PO 11)
(CO#5) Analyze community resources related to abnormal screening results in selected aggregate populations. (PO 2)
(CO#6) Assess diverse populations within a community to ascertain health behaviors, interventions, and resources that affect health promotion and maintenance of
selected aggregate populations. (PO 1)
(CO#7) Detail graphs and numerical summaries as descriptive statistical aids in determining a course of action relative to selected aggregate populations. (PO 7)
(CO#11) Generate hypotheses, equate appropriate statistical tests, assess the validity of the tests, and use test results to decide on a course of action relative to
selected aggregate populations. (PO 7)
DUE DATE
Submit to the Dropbox by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 4
Total Points Possible: 350 points
Requirements
Assignment Criteria for the Paper:
1. Search appropriate literature for “community assessment tools” For example: Lewenson & Truglio-Londrigan (2010) Public Health Nursing Assessment Tool.
2. Conduct a systematic community assessment, addressing all components (see table below) with objective, researched data. (This assessment should be conducted on
the community in which the student lives (previously used for the Windshield survey).
3. An introduction to the community (1-2 pages) including demographics, population characteristics, epidemiology surveillance data.
4. Present analyzed aggregate data (presented in tables, graphs, charts, etc. as appropriate).
5. Choose one of the top-five health priorities that the assessment has identified and develop a plan for an interventional program/project to improve the health
outcomes of the community/population
6. The program/project should include the priority health care issue selected, a design and Implementation strategy, a proposed timeline, and outcomes method for
evaluation purposes.
7. The interventional program should be evidence-based.
8. The project should be integrated clearly with Healthy People 2020’s national goals and objectives.
9. The body of the scholarly paper is to be 10 pages in length, excluding title and reference pages.
10. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, references, and citations are consistent with formal academic writing and APA format as expressed in the 6th edition
11. Include a minimum of four scholarly resources published within the past 5 years, not including your textbook. References may include scholarly websites of
organizations or government agencies and must be presented using APA format for electronic media.
Directions and Grading Criteria
Category Points % Description
Introduction 15 1% History of the community and its people
Physical Considerations 25 10% Examples: Location, rural, urban, or suburban, size, density, topographical features, climate, type and adequacy of housing,
water supply, waste disposal, nuisance factors, pollution and/or and potential for manmade or natural disaster. (These are examples and not all inclusive)
Biophysical Considerations 25 10% Examples: Population statistics, birthrates, age, race, gender, culture, ethnic background, morbidity, mortality, cause
specific death rates, incidence prevalence rates, genetics, immunization status etc. (These are examples and not all inclusive)
Psychological Considerations 25 10% Examples: suicide, homicide rates, crime rates, relationship between groups within the community (cohesiveness), formal
and informal communication channels (These are examples and not all inclusive)
Sociocultural Considerations 25 10% Examples: Community government and leadership, language, income, educational levels, employment and occupation, marital
status, family composition, religion, transportation, availability of good and services
Law enforcement, parks, playground, athletic fields, educational facilities, places of worship, social services, libraries, fire departments, shopping opportunities,
facilities etc. (These are examples and not all inclusive)
Behavioral Considerations 25 5% Examples: Consumption patterns (nutrition, alcohol and illicit drugs, leisure pursuits and activities, willingness to
engage in primary prevention strategies (These are examples and not all inclusive)
Healthcare Considerations 25 5% Examples: Existing health services (implementing primary, secondary and tertiary strategies), adequacy types of
providers, health departments, availability, accessibility, culturally relevant, utilization, barriers, clinics, level of performance, alternative choices, health
insurance, and attitudes (These are examples and not all inclusive)
Identification of high-priority issue based on analysis of data 25 5% Based on analysis of accrued data, what are the five priorities in the
community that impact the health of this population. Choose one of the five priorities areas to use as the basis for an interventional program (the program is planned,
but will not be implemented)
Project development 75 25% Develop an evidence-based, population-focused interventional program/project to address the priority issue. The interventions
should use evidence-based research, have an established timeline, and include measurable outcomes that will be utilized for evaluation purposes.
Congruence of program and outcomes with Healthy People 2020 25 5% How does the priority issue and the goals and outcomes of the proposed project compare
with the national goals and objectives of HP 2020?
Identification of community/national legislation that affects the health priority identified. 25 5% What local, state or national legislation could the APN
advocate to improve health outcomes for this identified aggregate?
Clarity of writing 25 5% Concise synthesis and analysis of information to identify priority health issues as a basis for program development
APA format 10 4% Formatting according to the APA 6th edition style is required.
Total 350
100
A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
GRADING RUBRIC
Assignment Criteria A
(100 – 92%)
Outstanding or highest level of performance B
(91-84%)
Very good or high level of performance C
(83-76%)
Competent or satisfactory level of performance F
(75-0%)
Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performance
Content
Possible Points = 315
Introduction 15-14 Points 13 Points 12-11 Points 10-0 Points
Comprehensive introduction of the community identifying key concepts of historical importance and their influences on the community today.
Limited introduction of the community and/or limited identification of key concepts of historical importance and their influences on the community today
Little or limited introduction of the community with little or inaccurate identification of key concepts of historical importance and their influences on the
community today.
Lacks introduction of the community with no accurate identification
Physical considerations 25-23 Points 22-21 Points 20-19 Points 18-0 Points
Accurate and complete assessment and identification of the components of the physical environment
Partial assessment and/or identification of the components of the physical environment
Little assessment and/or incorrect identification of the physical environment
Lacks assessment of correct identification of the physical environment
Biophysical considerations 25-23 Points 22-21 Points 20-19 Points 18-0 Points
Accurate and complete assessment and identification of the components of the biophysical environment
Partial assessment and/or identification of the components of the biophysical environment
Little assessment and/or incorrect identification of the biophysical environment
Lacks assessment and/or incorrect identification of the biophysical environment
Psychological considerations 25-23 Points 22-21 Points 20-19 Points 18-0 Points
Accurate and complete assessment and identification of the components of the psychological environment
Partial assessment and/or identification of the components of the psychological environment
Little assessment and/or incorrect identification of the psychological environment
Lacks assessment and/or incorrect identification of the psychological environment
Sociocultural considerations 25-23 Points 22-21 Points 20-19 Points 18-0 Points
Accurate and complete assessment and identification of the components of the sociocultural environment
Partial assessment and/or identification of the components of the sociocultural environment
Little assessment and/or incorrect identification of the sociocultural environment
Lacks assessment and/or incorrect identification of the sociocultural environment
Behavioral considerations 25-23 Points 22-21 Points 20-19 Points 18-0 Points
Accurate and complete assessment and identification of the components of the behavioral environment
Partial assessment and/or identification of the components of the behavioral environment
Little assessment and/or incorrect identification of the behavioral environment
Lacks assessment and/or incorrect identification of the behavioral environment
Healthcare considerations 25-23 Points 22-21 Points 20-19 Points 18-0 Points
Accurate and complete assessment and identification of the components of the healthcare environment
Partial assessment and/or identification of the components of the healthcare environment
Little assessment and/or incorrect identification of the healthcare environment
Lacks assessment and/or incorrect identification of the healthcare environment
Identification of high-priority issue based on analysis of data
25-23 Points 22-21 Points 20-19 Points 18-0 Points
Accurate and complete analysis of data to formulate health priorities for the population Partial and/or incomplete analysis of data to formulate health
priorities for the population Little and/or incorrect analysis of data to formulate health priorities for the population Lacks analysis of data to formulate
health priorities for the population
Project development 75-69 Points 68-63 Points 62-57 Points 56-0 Points
Complete, accurate and demonstrable use of appropriate epidemiologic principles to develop a population-focused interventional project. The project contains
all of the components integrated in a logical, accurate, and reflective manner according to guidelines Partial and/or incomplete use of appropriate epidemiologic
principles to develop a population-focused interventional project. The project contains many of the components or components are only partially integrated in a
logical, accurate, and reflective manner according to guidelines
Incomplete and/or inaccurate
use of appropriate epidemiologic principles to develop a population- focused interventional project. The project contains few of the components or components are
incompletely or inaccurately integrated according to guidelines Lacks appropriate epidemiologic principles to develop a population- focused interventional project. The
project contains few of the components or components are incompletely or inaccurately integrated according to guidelines
Congruence of program and outcomes with Healthy People 2020 25-23 Points 22-21 Points 20-19 Points 18-0 Points
Accurate identification and integration of the project’s proposed interventions with the goals and objectives of HP 2020 Partial identification and/or
integration of the project’s proposed interventions with the goals and objective of HP 2020 Little and/or incorrect identification and integration of the project’s
proposed interventions with the goals and objectives of HP 2020 Lacks identification and integration of the project’s proposed interventions with the goals and
objectives of HP 2020
Identification of community/national legislation that affects the health priority identified. 25-23 Points 22-21 Points 20-19 Points 18-0 Points
Appropriate and accurate identification of legislation with present or potential impact on identified health priority Limited identification of legislation
with present or potential impact on identified health priority Inappropriate and/or inaccurate identification of legislation with present or potential impact on
identified health priority Lacks identification of legislation with present or potential impact on identified health priority
Content Subtotal _____of 315 points
Format
Possible Points = 35 Points
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are consistent with formal written work. 25-23 Points 22-21 Points 20-19 Points 18-0 Points
0-3 errors in grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other elements of writing
AND
Paper meets length requirements (3 pages) 4-6 errors in grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other elements of writing
AND
Paper meets length requirements 7 – 9 errors in grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other elements of writing
AND
Paper meets length requirements 10 or more errors in grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other elements of writing
OR
Paper fails to meet length requirements
Text, title page, and reference page(s) are completely consistent with APA format 6th edition. 10-9 Points 8 Points 7 Points 6-0 Points
0-2 errors of APA
format in text, title page, and reference page(s) 3-5 APA format errors in text, title page, and reference page(s) 6-8 APA format
errors in text, title page, or reference page(s) 9 or more APA format errors in text, title page, or reference pages(s)
Format Subtotal ____of 35 points
Total Points _____of 350 points
