Preventive Care - Overall Grading Criteria
Preventive Care - Overall Grading Criteria
Completion requirements
**Preventive Care Assessment Rubric**
**OVERVIEW**
* Assessment Name: Preventive Care Comprehensive Assessment
* Total Points Available: 1000 points
* Weight in Final Grade: 30%
* Assessment Format: Mixed-format assessment consisting of a written exam (40%), practical skills assessment (20%), clinical reasoning exercise (20%), professional behavior evaluation (10%), and participation (10%)
**GRADING SCALE**
* Letter Grade Breakdown:
+ A: 90-100% (Pass with Distinction)
+ B: 80-89%
+ C: 70-79%
+ D: 60-69%
+ F: Below 60%
* Percentage Ranges:
+ Excellent: 90-100%
+ Proficient: 80-89%
+ Developing: 70-79%
+ Beginning: Below 70%
* Pass/Fail Threshold: 70%
* Honors Designation: Available for students achieving an A grade
**DETAILED RUBRIC**
1. **Clinical Knowledge (200 points)**
* Description: Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of preventive care principles, including disease prevention, risk factor management, and health promotion.
* Point Value: 10 points each
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (90-100%): Accurately applies clinical knowledge to complex scenarios, demonstrating exceptional critical thinking skills.
+ Proficient (80-89%): Applies clinical knowledge effectively in most scenarios, with some minor errors or omissions.
+ Developing (70-79%): Demonstrates basic understanding of clinical knowledge, but may struggle with more complex scenarios or nuances.
+ Beginning (<70%): Fails to demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical knowledge or applies it ineffectively in scenarios.
2. **Communication Skills (150 points)**
* Description: Effectively communicates with patients, families, and healthcare teams, demonstrating respect, empathy, and professionalism.
* Point Value: 15 points each
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (90-100%): Communicates clearly, respectfully, and empathetically in all interactions, with minimal errors or omissions.
+ Proficient (80-89%): Communicates effectively most of the time, with minor errors or omissions that do not significantly impact patient care.
+ Developing (70-79%): Demonstrates basic communication skills, but may struggle with nuance or sensitivity in interactions.
+ Beginning (<70%): Fails to demonstrate clear communication skills or applies them ineffectively in interactions.
3. **Practical Skills Assessment (200 points)**
* Description: Performs clinical tasks and procedures safely and effectively, demonstrating attention to detail and proficiency.
* Point Value: 20 points each
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (90-100%): Completes tasks with precision, speed, and accuracy, demonstrating exceptional technical skills.
+ Proficient (80-89%): Completes tasks with efficiency and accuracy, with minor errors or omissions that do not significantly impact patient care.
+ Developing (70-79%): Demonstrates basic practical skills, but may struggle with more complex procedures or nuances.
+ Beginning (<70%): Fails to demonstrate basic practical skills or applies them ineffectively in procedures.
4. **Clinical Reasoning Exercise (200 points)**
* Description: Analyzes patient scenarios and develops effective treatment plans, demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
* Point Value: 20 points each
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (90-100%): Develops comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plans that address all aspects of patient care.
+ Proficient (80-89%): Develops effective treatment plans that consider most relevant factors, with minor errors or omissions.
+ Developing (70-79%): Demonstrates basic clinical reasoning skills, but may struggle with nuance or complexity in scenarios.
+ Beginning (<70%): Fails to demonstrate clear clinical reasoning skills or applies them ineffectively in scenarios.
5. **Professional Behavior (100 points)**
* Description: Demonstrates professionalism, respect, and empathy in all interactions, including patient care, team collaboration, and academic engagement.
* Point Value: 10 points each
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (90-100%): Exhibits exceptional professionalism, respect, and empathy in all interactions.
+ Proficient (80-89%): Demonstrates basic professional behavior, with minor errors or omissions that do not significantly impact patient care.
+ Developing (70-79%): Demonstrates some professional behavior, but may struggle with nuance or sensitivity in interactions.
+ Beginning (<70%): Fails to demonstrate clear professional behavior or applies it ineffectively in interactions.
**ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS**
* Written Exam: 40%
* Practical Skills Assessment: 20%
* Clinical Reasoning Exercise: 20%
* Professional Behavior Evaluation: 10%
* Participation: 10%
**PERFORMANCE STANDARDS**
* Excellent (90-100%): Demonstrates exceptional clinical knowledge, communication skills, practical skills, clinical reasoning, and professional behavior.
* Proficient (80-89%): Demonstrates effective clinical knowledge, communication skills, practical skills, clinical reasoning, and professional behavior, with minor errors or omissions.
* Developing (70-79%): Demonstrates basic clinical knowledge, communication skills, practical skills, clinical reasoning, and professional behavior, but may struggle with nuance or complexity.
* Beginning (<70%): Fails to demonstrate clear clinical knowledge, communication skills, practical skills, clinical reasoning, and professional behavior.
**CLINICAL COMPETENCY CHECKLIST**
Must-pass clinical skills:
* Administration of medications
* Vital sign collection and documentation
* Patient assessment and history taking
* Basic life support (BLS) procedures
Safety requirements:
* Adheres to standard precautions and infection control measures
* Follows established protocols for medical procedures and equipment use
* Demonstrates awareness of potential allergies, sensitivities, and contraindications
Professional conduct standards:
* Maintains confidentiality and patient trust
* Demonstrates respect and empathy in all interactions
* Adheres to HIPAA guidelines and institutional policies
**FEEDBACK GUIDELINES**
* Students will receive immediate feedback on their written exam and practical skills assessment.
* Grades for the clinical reasoning exercise and professional behavior evaluation will be released at the end of the assessment period.
* Regrade policy: All assessments are final, but grades may be re-evaluated if there is new evidence or additional information becomes available.
**IMPROVEMENT PLAN**
For students not meeting standards:
* Remediation options:
+ Additional education and training on clinical skills
+ Mentorship from experienced healthcare professionals
+ Review of and practice with challenging patient scenarios
* Resources for improvement:
+ Clinical simulation experience
+ Case studies and peer review
+ Regular progress monitoring and feedback
**OVERVIEW**
* Assessment Name: Preventive Care Comprehensive Assessment
* Total Points Available: 1000 points
* Weight in Final Grade: 30%
* Assessment Format: Mixed-format assessment consisting of a written exam (40%), practical skills assessment (20%), clinical reasoning exercise (20%), professional behavior evaluation (10%), and participation (10%)
**GRADING SCALE**
* Letter Grade Breakdown:
+ A: 90-100% (Pass with Distinction)
+ B: 80-89%
+ C: 70-79%
+ D: 60-69%
+ F: Below 60%
* Percentage Ranges:
+ Excellent: 90-100%
+ Proficient: 80-89%
+ Developing: 70-79%
+ Beginning: Below 70%
* Pass/Fail Threshold: 70%
* Honors Designation: Available for students achieving an A grade
**DETAILED RUBRIC**
1. **Clinical Knowledge (200 points)**
* Description: Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of preventive care principles, including disease prevention, risk factor management, and health promotion.
* Point Value: 10 points each
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (90-100%): Accurately applies clinical knowledge to complex scenarios, demonstrating exceptional critical thinking skills.
+ Proficient (80-89%): Applies clinical knowledge effectively in most scenarios, with some minor errors or omissions.
+ Developing (70-79%): Demonstrates basic understanding of clinical knowledge, but may struggle with more complex scenarios or nuances.
+ Beginning (<70%): Fails to demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical knowledge or applies it ineffectively in scenarios.
2. **Communication Skills (150 points)**
* Description: Effectively communicates with patients, families, and healthcare teams, demonstrating respect, empathy, and professionalism.
* Point Value: 15 points each
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (90-100%): Communicates clearly, respectfully, and empathetically in all interactions, with minimal errors or omissions.
+ Proficient (80-89%): Communicates effectively most of the time, with minor errors or omissions that do not significantly impact patient care.
+ Developing (70-79%): Demonstrates basic communication skills, but may struggle with nuance or sensitivity in interactions.
+ Beginning (<70%): Fails to demonstrate clear communication skills or applies them ineffectively in interactions.
3. **Practical Skills Assessment (200 points)**
* Description: Performs clinical tasks and procedures safely and effectively, demonstrating attention to detail and proficiency.
* Point Value: 20 points each
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (90-100%): Completes tasks with precision, speed, and accuracy, demonstrating exceptional technical skills.
+ Proficient (80-89%): Completes tasks with efficiency and accuracy, with minor errors or omissions that do not significantly impact patient care.
+ Developing (70-79%): Demonstrates basic practical skills, but may struggle with more complex procedures or nuances.
+ Beginning (<70%): Fails to demonstrate basic practical skills or applies them ineffectively in procedures.
4. **Clinical Reasoning Exercise (200 points)**
* Description: Analyzes patient scenarios and develops effective treatment plans, demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
* Point Value: 20 points each
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (90-100%): Develops comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plans that address all aspects of patient care.
+ Proficient (80-89%): Develops effective treatment plans that consider most relevant factors, with minor errors or omissions.
+ Developing (70-79%): Demonstrates basic clinical reasoning skills, but may struggle with nuance or complexity in scenarios.
+ Beginning (<70%): Fails to demonstrate clear clinical reasoning skills or applies them ineffectively in scenarios.
5. **Professional Behavior (100 points)**
* Description: Demonstrates professionalism, respect, and empathy in all interactions, including patient care, team collaboration, and academic engagement.
* Point Value: 10 points each
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (90-100%): Exhibits exceptional professionalism, respect, and empathy in all interactions.
+ Proficient (80-89%): Demonstrates basic professional behavior, with minor errors or omissions that do not significantly impact patient care.
+ Developing (70-79%): Demonstrates some professional behavior, but may struggle with nuance or sensitivity in interactions.
+ Beginning (<70%): Fails to demonstrate clear professional behavior or applies it ineffectively in interactions.
**ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS**
* Written Exam: 40%
* Practical Skills Assessment: 20%
* Clinical Reasoning Exercise: 20%
* Professional Behavior Evaluation: 10%
* Participation: 10%
**PERFORMANCE STANDARDS**
* Excellent (90-100%): Demonstrates exceptional clinical knowledge, communication skills, practical skills, clinical reasoning, and professional behavior.
* Proficient (80-89%): Demonstrates effective clinical knowledge, communication skills, practical skills, clinical reasoning, and professional behavior, with minor errors or omissions.
* Developing (70-79%): Demonstrates basic clinical knowledge, communication skills, practical skills, clinical reasoning, and professional behavior, but may struggle with nuance or complexity.
* Beginning (<70%): Fails to demonstrate clear clinical knowledge, communication skills, practical skills, clinical reasoning, and professional behavior.
**CLINICAL COMPETENCY CHECKLIST**
Must-pass clinical skills:
* Administration of medications
* Vital sign collection and documentation
* Patient assessment and history taking
* Basic life support (BLS) procedures
Safety requirements:
* Adheres to standard precautions and infection control measures
* Follows established protocols for medical procedures and equipment use
* Demonstrates awareness of potential allergies, sensitivities, and contraindications
Professional conduct standards:
* Maintains confidentiality and patient trust
* Demonstrates respect and empathy in all interactions
* Adheres to HIPAA guidelines and institutional policies
**FEEDBACK GUIDELINES**
* Students will receive immediate feedback on their written exam and practical skills assessment.
* Grades for the clinical reasoning exercise and professional behavior evaluation will be released at the end of the assessment period.
* Regrade policy: All assessments are final, but grades may be re-evaluated if there is new evidence or additional information becomes available.
**IMPROVEMENT PLAN**
For students not meeting standards:
* Remediation options:
+ Additional education and training on clinical skills
+ Mentorship from experienced healthcare professionals
+ Review of and practice with challenging patient scenarios
* Resources for improvement:
+ Clinical simulation experience
+ Case studies and peer review
+ Regular progress monitoring and feedback
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