Patient Safety - Osce Grading Criteria
Patient Safety - Osce Grading Criteria
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**Patient Safety OSCE Grading Criteria and Rubric**
**OVERVIEW**
* Assessment Name: Patient Safety OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination)
* Total Points Available: 500
* Weight in Final Grade: 30%
* Assessment Format: Clinical Skills, Communication, Decision-Making, and Professionalism
**GRADING SCALE**
* Letter Grades:
+ A (90-100%): High distinction
+ B (80-89%): Distinction
+ C (70-79%): Pass
+ D (60-69%): Marginal pass
+ F (<60%): Fail
* Percentage Ranges:
+ Excellent: 90-100%
+ Proficient: 80-89%
+ Developing: 70-79%
Beginning: <70%
* Pass/Fail Threshold: Minimum of 70%
* Honors Designation: Available for students achieving an A grade
**DETAILED RUBRIC**
1. **Clinical Skills (150 points)**
* Description: Demonstrated proficiency in performing patient assessment, diagnostic procedures, and interventions.
* Point Value: 15
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (12-15): Demonstrates mastery of clinical skills, including accuracy and efficiency.
+ Proficient (10-11): Demonstrates good understanding of clinical skills, but may require occasional refinement.
+ Developing (8-9): Demonstrates some understanding of clinical skills, but may struggle with accuracy or efficiency.
+ Beginning (<7): Fails to demonstrate basic understanding of clinical skills.
2. **Communication (100 points)**
* Description: Effectively communicated with patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure safe care.
* Point Value: 10
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (8-10): Demonstrates clear, concise, and empathetic communication with all stakeholders.
+ Proficient (7-7.9): Demonstrates good communication skills, but may require occasional improvement.
+ Developing (5-6.9): Demonstrates some understanding of effective communication, but may struggle with clarity or empathy.
+ Beginning (<4.9): Fails to demonstrate basic communication skills.
3. **Decision-Making (100 points)**
* Description: Made informed decisions that prioritize patient safety and well-being.
* Point Value: 10
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (8-10): Demonstrates sound judgment and prioritization of patient needs.
+ Proficient (7-7.9): Demonstrates good decision-making skills, but may require occasional refinement.
+ Developing (5-6.9): Demonstrates some understanding of decision-making principles, but may struggle with prioritization or judgment.
+ Beginning (<4.9): Fails to demonstrate basic decision-making skills.
4. **Professionalism (50 points)**
* Description: Exhibited professional behavior and attitudes in all interactions.
* Point Value: 5
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (4-5): Demonstrates exemplary professionalism, including respect, empathy, and self-awareness.
+ Proficient (3-3.9): Demonstrates good professional behavior, but may require occasional improvement.
+ Developing (2-2.9): Demonstrates some understanding of professionalism principles, but may struggle with self-awareness or respect.
+ Beginning (<1.9): Fails to demonstrate basic professionalism.
5. **Participation (50 points)**
* Description: Actively participated in the OSCE, including preparation and feedback.
* Point Value: 5
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (4-5): Demonstrates excellent participation, including thorough preparation and constructive feedback.
+ Proficient (3-3.9): Demonstrates good participation, but may require occasional improvement.
+ Developing (2-2.9): Demonstrates some understanding of participation principles, but may struggle with feedback or preparation.
+ Beginning (<1.9): Fails to demonstrate basic participation.
6. **Safety Requirements (100 points)**
* Description: Demonstrated a thorough understanding of patient safety principles and protocols.
* Point Value: 10
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (8-10): Demonstrates mastery of patient safety principles, including awareness of potential risks and mitigations.
+ Proficient (7-7.9): Demonstrates good understanding of patient safety principles, but may require occasional refinement.
+ Developing (5-6.9): Demonstrates some understanding of patient safety principles, but may struggle with application or awareness.
+ Beginning (<4.9): Fails to demonstrate basic understanding of patient safety principles.
7. **Clinical Competency Checklist**
* Must-pass clinical skills:
+ Patient assessment and history-taking
+ Physical examination and diagnostic procedures
+ Medication administration and management
+ Infection control and prevention
+ Emergency response and crisis management
* Safety requirements:
+ Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
+ Proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials
+ Adherence to hospital policies and protocols
* Professional conduct standards:
+ Respect for patients' autonomy and dignity
+ Confidentiality and data protection
+ Communication with colleagues and healthcare teams
**ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS**
* Written Exam (20%): Demonstrates knowledge of patient safety principles, including risk management, quality improvement, and regulatory requirements.
* Practical Skills (40%): Demonstrates proficiency in performing clinical skills, including patient assessment, diagnostic procedures, and interventions.
* Clinical Reasoning (30%): Demonstrates ability to make informed decisions that prioritize patient safety and well-being.
* Professional Behavior (10%): Exhibits professional behavior and attitudes in all interactions.
** PERFORMANCE STANDARDS**
1. **Excellent (90-100%)**
* Demonstrates mastery of clinical skills, effective communication, sound judgment, and professionalism.
2. **Proficient (80-89%)**
* Demonstrates good understanding of clinical skills, effective communication, sound judgment, and professionalism.
3. **Developing (70-79%)**
* Demonstrates some understanding of clinical skills, effective communication, decision-making principles, and professionalism.
4. **Beginning (<70%)**
* Fails to demonstrate basic understanding of clinical skills, effective communication, decision-making principles, or professionalism.
**CLINICAL COMPETENCY CHECKLIST**
* Must-pass clinical skills:
+ Patient assessment and history-taking
+ Physical examination and diagnostic procedures
+ Medication administration and management
+ Infection control and prevention
+ Emergency response and crisis management
* Safety requirements:
+ Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
+ Proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials
+ Adherence to hospital policies and protocols
* Professional conduct standards:
+ Respect for patients' autonomy and dignity
+ Confidentiality and data protection
+ Communication with colleagues and healthcare teams
**FEEDBACK GUIDELINES**
* Students will receive feedback on their performance within 2 weeks of the OSCE.
* Feedback will be provided in writing, including written comments and a detailed assessment report.
* Timeline for grade release: Within 4 weeks of the OSCE.
**IMPROVEMENT PLAN**
For students not meeting standards:
* Remediation options:
+ Additional training or workshops
+ One-on-one coaching with faculty members
Clinical experience or mentoring
* Resources for improvement:
+ Library resources and textbooks
Online tutorials and educational materials
Faculty office hours and consultation
**OVERVIEW**
* Assessment Name: Patient Safety OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination)
* Total Points Available: 500
* Weight in Final Grade: 30%
* Assessment Format: Clinical Skills, Communication, Decision-Making, and Professionalism
**GRADING SCALE**
* Letter Grades:
+ A (90-100%): High distinction
+ B (80-89%): Distinction
+ C (70-79%): Pass
+ D (60-69%): Marginal pass
+ F (<60%): Fail
* Percentage Ranges:
+ Excellent: 90-100%
+ Proficient: 80-89%
+ Developing: 70-79%
Beginning: <70%
* Pass/Fail Threshold: Minimum of 70%
* Honors Designation: Available for students achieving an A grade
**DETAILED RUBRIC**
1. **Clinical Skills (150 points)**
* Description: Demonstrated proficiency in performing patient assessment, diagnostic procedures, and interventions.
* Point Value: 15
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (12-15): Demonstrates mastery of clinical skills, including accuracy and efficiency.
+ Proficient (10-11): Demonstrates good understanding of clinical skills, but may require occasional refinement.
+ Developing (8-9): Demonstrates some understanding of clinical skills, but may struggle with accuracy or efficiency.
+ Beginning (<7): Fails to demonstrate basic understanding of clinical skills.
2. **Communication (100 points)**
* Description: Effectively communicated with patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure safe care.
* Point Value: 10
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (8-10): Demonstrates clear, concise, and empathetic communication with all stakeholders.
+ Proficient (7-7.9): Demonstrates good communication skills, but may require occasional improvement.
+ Developing (5-6.9): Demonstrates some understanding of effective communication, but may struggle with clarity or empathy.
+ Beginning (<4.9): Fails to demonstrate basic communication skills.
3. **Decision-Making (100 points)**
* Description: Made informed decisions that prioritize patient safety and well-being.
* Point Value: 10
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (8-10): Demonstrates sound judgment and prioritization of patient needs.
+ Proficient (7-7.9): Demonstrates good decision-making skills, but may require occasional refinement.
+ Developing (5-6.9): Demonstrates some understanding of decision-making principles, but may struggle with prioritization or judgment.
+ Beginning (<4.9): Fails to demonstrate basic decision-making skills.
4. **Professionalism (50 points)**
* Description: Exhibited professional behavior and attitudes in all interactions.
* Point Value: 5
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (4-5): Demonstrates exemplary professionalism, including respect, empathy, and self-awareness.
+ Proficient (3-3.9): Demonstrates good professional behavior, but may require occasional improvement.
+ Developing (2-2.9): Demonstrates some understanding of professionalism principles, but may struggle with self-awareness or respect.
+ Beginning (<1.9): Fails to demonstrate basic professionalism.
5. **Participation (50 points)**
* Description: Actively participated in the OSCE, including preparation and feedback.
* Point Value: 5
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (4-5): Demonstrates excellent participation, including thorough preparation and constructive feedback.
+ Proficient (3-3.9): Demonstrates good participation, but may require occasional improvement.
+ Developing (2-2.9): Demonstrates some understanding of participation principles, but may struggle with feedback or preparation.
+ Beginning (<1.9): Fails to demonstrate basic participation.
6. **Safety Requirements (100 points)**
* Description: Demonstrated a thorough understanding of patient safety principles and protocols.
* Point Value: 10
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (8-10): Demonstrates mastery of patient safety principles, including awareness of potential risks and mitigations.
+ Proficient (7-7.9): Demonstrates good understanding of patient safety principles, but may require occasional refinement.
+ Developing (5-6.9): Demonstrates some understanding of patient safety principles, but may struggle with application or awareness.
+ Beginning (<4.9): Fails to demonstrate basic understanding of patient safety principles.
7. **Clinical Competency Checklist**
* Must-pass clinical skills:
+ Patient assessment and history-taking
+ Physical examination and diagnostic procedures
+ Medication administration and management
+ Infection control and prevention
+ Emergency response and crisis management
* Safety requirements:
+ Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
+ Proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials
+ Adherence to hospital policies and protocols
* Professional conduct standards:
+ Respect for patients' autonomy and dignity
+ Confidentiality and data protection
+ Communication with colleagues and healthcare teams
**ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS**
* Written Exam (20%): Demonstrates knowledge of patient safety principles, including risk management, quality improvement, and regulatory requirements.
* Practical Skills (40%): Demonstrates proficiency in performing clinical skills, including patient assessment, diagnostic procedures, and interventions.
* Clinical Reasoning (30%): Demonstrates ability to make informed decisions that prioritize patient safety and well-being.
* Professional Behavior (10%): Exhibits professional behavior and attitudes in all interactions.
** PERFORMANCE STANDARDS**
1. **Excellent (90-100%)**
* Demonstrates mastery of clinical skills, effective communication, sound judgment, and professionalism.
2. **Proficient (80-89%)**
* Demonstrates good understanding of clinical skills, effective communication, sound judgment, and professionalism.
3. **Developing (70-79%)**
* Demonstrates some understanding of clinical skills, effective communication, decision-making principles, and professionalism.
4. **Beginning (<70%)**
* Fails to demonstrate basic understanding of clinical skills, effective communication, decision-making principles, or professionalism.
**CLINICAL COMPETENCY CHECKLIST**
* Must-pass clinical skills:
+ Patient assessment and history-taking
+ Physical examination and diagnostic procedures
+ Medication administration and management
+ Infection control and prevention
+ Emergency response and crisis management
* Safety requirements:
+ Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
+ Proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials
+ Adherence to hospital policies and protocols
* Professional conduct standards:
+ Respect for patients' autonomy and dignity
+ Confidentiality and data protection
+ Communication with colleagues and healthcare teams
**FEEDBACK GUIDELINES**
* Students will receive feedback on their performance within 2 weeks of the OSCE.
* Feedback will be provided in writing, including written comments and a detailed assessment report.
* Timeline for grade release: Within 4 weeks of the OSCE.
**IMPROVEMENT PLAN**
For students not meeting standards:
* Remediation options:
+ Additional training or workshops
+ One-on-one coaching with faculty members
Clinical experience or mentoring
* Resources for improvement:
+ Library resources and textbooks
Online tutorials and educational materials
Faculty office hours and consultation
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