Inpatient Management - Practical Grading Criteria
Inpatient Management - Practical Grading Criteria
Completion requirements
**Inpatient Management Practical Assessment**
**OVERVIEW**
* **Assessment Name:** Inpatient Management Practical Assessment
* **Total Points Available:** 120 points
* **Weight in Final Grade:** 40%
* **Assessment Format:** Clinical skills assessment with a focus on patient care, communication, and teamwork.
**GRADING SCALE**
* **Letter Grade Breakdown:**
+ A: 90-100% (Excellent)
+ B: 80-89% (Proficient)
+ C: 70-79% (Developing)
+ D: 60-69% (Falling Below Expectations)
+ F: Below 60%
* **Percentage Ranges:**
+ Excellent: 90-100%
+ Proficient: 80-89%
+ Developing: 70-79%
+ Falling Below Expectations: 60-69%
+ Failed: Below 60%
* **Pass/Fail Threshold:** Pass with a minimum of 50% and fail below 50%.
* **Honors Designation:** Available for students who achieve an average score of 95% or higher.
**DETAILED RUBRIC**
1. **Patient Assessment and History Taking**
+ Description: Demonstrate accurate patient assessment, history taking, and physical examination skills.
+ Point Value: 30 points
+ Performance Levels:
- Excellent (25 points): Accurate and thorough patient assessment, clear communication of findings.
- Proficient (20 points): Mostly accurate patient assessment, some areas for improvement in communication.
- Developing (15 points): Some inaccuracies in patient assessment, incomplete or unclear communication.
- Beginning (<10 points): Significant errors in patient assessment, poor communication.
2. **Communication and Collaboration with Healthcare Team**
+ Description: Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members.
+ Point Value: 20 points
+ Performance Levels:
- Excellent (15 points): Clear, concise, and respectful communication; excellent teamwork.
- Proficient (12 points): Mostly clear communication; some areas for improvement in teamwork.
- Developing (9 points): Some inaccuracies in communication; incomplete or unclear communication.
- Beginning (<6 points): Significant errors in communication; poor teamwork.
3. **Medication Administration and Management**
+ Description: Demonstrate accurate medication administration and management skills.
+ Point Value: 25 points
+ Performance Levels:
- Excellent (20 points): Accurate medication administration, clear documentation.
- Proficient (15 points): Mostly accurate medication administration; some areas for improvement in documentation.
- Developing (10 points): Some inaccuracies in medication administration; incomplete or unclear documentation.
- Beginning (<5 points): Significant errors in medication administration; poor documentation.
4. **Vital Sign Measurement and Monitoring**
+ Description: Demonstrate accurate vital sign measurement and monitoring skills.
+ Point Value: 20 points
+ Performance Levels:
- Excellent (15 points): Accurate vital sign measurement, clear documentation.
- Proficient (12 points): Mostly accurate vital sign measurement; some areas for improvement in documentation.
- Developing (9 points): Some inaccuracies in vital sign measurement; incomplete or unclear documentation.
- Beginning (<6 points): Significant errors in vital sign measurement; poor documentation.
5. **Physical Examination and Diagnostic Skills**
+ Description: Demonstrate accurate physical examination and diagnostic skills.
+ Point Value: 25 points
+ Performance Levels:
- Excellent (20 points): Accurate physical examination, clear diagnosis.
- Proficient (15 points): Mostly accurate physical examination; some areas for improvement in diagnosis.
- Developing (10 points): Some inaccuracies in physical examination; incomplete or unclear diagnosis.
- Beginning (<5 points): Significant errors in physical examination; poor diagnosis.
6. **Documentation and Record Keeping**
+ Description: Demonstrate clear and accurate documentation and record keeping skills.
+ Point Value: 20 points
+ Performance Levels:
- Excellent (15 points): Clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation; excellent organization.
- Proficient (12 points): Mostly clear documentation; some areas for improvement in organization.
- Developing (9 points): Some inaccuracies in documentation; incomplete or unclear documentation.
- Beginning (<6 points): Significant errors in documentation; poor organization.
**ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS**
* **Written Exam:** 10%
* **Practical Skills:** 40%
* **Clinical Reasoning:** 30%
* **Professional Behavior:** 10%
* **Participation:** 10%
**PERFORMANCE STANDARDS**
* **Excellent (90-100%):**
+ Demonstrates mastery of all clinical skills and knowledge.
+ Exhibits exceptional communication, teamwork, and professional behavior.
+ Accurately documents patient information and maintains accurate records.
* **Proficient (80-89%):**
+ Demonstrates mostly accurate performance in all clinical skills and knowledge.
+ Exhibits clear communication and teamwork; some areas for improvement in professional behavior.
+ Mostly accurately documents patient information and maintains mostly accurate records.
* **Developing (70-79%):**
+ Demonstrates some inaccuracies or incomplete performance in one or more clinical skills and knowledge.
+ Exhibits some difficulties with communication, teamwork, or professional behavior; areas for improvement.
+ Incomplete or inaccurate documentation of patient information and maintenance of records.
* **Beginning (<70%):**
+ Demonstrates significant errors or gaps in understanding of all clinical skills and knowledge.
+ Exhibits poor communication, teamwork, or professional behavior; may not meet basic standards.
**CLINICAL COMPETENCY CHECKLIST**
* Must-pass clinical skills:
+ Accurate patient assessment
+ Effective communication with healthcare team members
+ Accurate medication administration and management
+ Accurate vital sign measurement and monitoring
+ Accurate physical examination and diagnostic skills
+ Clear documentation of patient information and maintenance of records
* Safety requirements:
+ Demonstrates understanding of basic infection control practices
+ Uses personal protective equipment as required
+ Reports any adverse events or near misses to supervisor
* Professional conduct standards:
+ Demonstrates respect for patients, colleagues, and supervisors
+ Exhibits empathy and compassion in patient interactions
+ Maintains a professional demeanor at all times
**FEEDBACK GUIDELINES**
* Students will receive feedback on their performance within 2 weeks of the assessment.
* Feedback will be provided in writing, including specific areas for improvement and recommendations for remediation.
* Students may request regrade if they feel that their score is not accurate.
**IMPROVEMENT PLAN**
* For students who do not meet standards:
+ Meet with supervisor to discuss areas for improvement
+ Develop a plan for remediation, which may include additional training or mentorship
+ Regularly review progress and adjust the plan as needed
* Remediation options:
+ Additional training or workshops on specific clinical skills or knowledge areas
+ Mentorship from experienced healthcare professionals
+ Simulation-based practice or case studies to improve performance
* Resources for improvement:
+ Educational resources, such as textbooks, online tutorials, or videos
+ Access to a mentor or supervisor for guidance and support
+ Opportunities for simulation-based practice or case studies
**OVERVIEW**
* **Assessment Name:** Inpatient Management Practical Assessment
* **Total Points Available:** 120 points
* **Weight in Final Grade:** 40%
* **Assessment Format:** Clinical skills assessment with a focus on patient care, communication, and teamwork.
**GRADING SCALE**
* **Letter Grade Breakdown:**
+ A: 90-100% (Excellent)
+ B: 80-89% (Proficient)
+ C: 70-79% (Developing)
+ D: 60-69% (Falling Below Expectations)
+ F: Below 60%
* **Percentage Ranges:**
+ Excellent: 90-100%
+ Proficient: 80-89%
+ Developing: 70-79%
+ Falling Below Expectations: 60-69%
+ Failed: Below 60%
* **Pass/Fail Threshold:** Pass with a minimum of 50% and fail below 50%.
* **Honors Designation:** Available for students who achieve an average score of 95% or higher.
**DETAILED RUBRIC**
1. **Patient Assessment and History Taking**
+ Description: Demonstrate accurate patient assessment, history taking, and physical examination skills.
+ Point Value: 30 points
+ Performance Levels:
- Excellent (25 points): Accurate and thorough patient assessment, clear communication of findings.
- Proficient (20 points): Mostly accurate patient assessment, some areas for improvement in communication.
- Developing (15 points): Some inaccuracies in patient assessment, incomplete or unclear communication.
- Beginning (<10 points): Significant errors in patient assessment, poor communication.
2. **Communication and Collaboration with Healthcare Team**
+ Description: Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members.
+ Point Value: 20 points
+ Performance Levels:
- Excellent (15 points): Clear, concise, and respectful communication; excellent teamwork.
- Proficient (12 points): Mostly clear communication; some areas for improvement in teamwork.
- Developing (9 points): Some inaccuracies in communication; incomplete or unclear communication.
- Beginning (<6 points): Significant errors in communication; poor teamwork.
3. **Medication Administration and Management**
+ Description: Demonstrate accurate medication administration and management skills.
+ Point Value: 25 points
+ Performance Levels:
- Excellent (20 points): Accurate medication administration, clear documentation.
- Proficient (15 points): Mostly accurate medication administration; some areas for improvement in documentation.
- Developing (10 points): Some inaccuracies in medication administration; incomplete or unclear documentation.
- Beginning (<5 points): Significant errors in medication administration; poor documentation.
4. **Vital Sign Measurement and Monitoring**
+ Description: Demonstrate accurate vital sign measurement and monitoring skills.
+ Point Value: 20 points
+ Performance Levels:
- Excellent (15 points): Accurate vital sign measurement, clear documentation.
- Proficient (12 points): Mostly accurate vital sign measurement; some areas for improvement in documentation.
- Developing (9 points): Some inaccuracies in vital sign measurement; incomplete or unclear documentation.
- Beginning (<6 points): Significant errors in vital sign measurement; poor documentation.
5. **Physical Examination and Diagnostic Skills**
+ Description: Demonstrate accurate physical examination and diagnostic skills.
+ Point Value: 25 points
+ Performance Levels:
- Excellent (20 points): Accurate physical examination, clear diagnosis.
- Proficient (15 points): Mostly accurate physical examination; some areas for improvement in diagnosis.
- Developing (10 points): Some inaccuracies in physical examination; incomplete or unclear diagnosis.
- Beginning (<5 points): Significant errors in physical examination; poor diagnosis.
6. **Documentation and Record Keeping**
+ Description: Demonstrate clear and accurate documentation and record keeping skills.
+ Point Value: 20 points
+ Performance Levels:
- Excellent (15 points): Clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation; excellent organization.
- Proficient (12 points): Mostly clear documentation; some areas for improvement in organization.
- Developing (9 points): Some inaccuracies in documentation; incomplete or unclear documentation.
- Beginning (<6 points): Significant errors in documentation; poor organization.
**ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS**
* **Written Exam:** 10%
* **Practical Skills:** 40%
* **Clinical Reasoning:** 30%
* **Professional Behavior:** 10%
* **Participation:** 10%
**PERFORMANCE STANDARDS**
* **Excellent (90-100%):**
+ Demonstrates mastery of all clinical skills and knowledge.
+ Exhibits exceptional communication, teamwork, and professional behavior.
+ Accurately documents patient information and maintains accurate records.
* **Proficient (80-89%):**
+ Demonstrates mostly accurate performance in all clinical skills and knowledge.
+ Exhibits clear communication and teamwork; some areas for improvement in professional behavior.
+ Mostly accurately documents patient information and maintains mostly accurate records.
* **Developing (70-79%):**
+ Demonstrates some inaccuracies or incomplete performance in one or more clinical skills and knowledge.
+ Exhibits some difficulties with communication, teamwork, or professional behavior; areas for improvement.
+ Incomplete or inaccurate documentation of patient information and maintenance of records.
* **Beginning (<70%):**
+ Demonstrates significant errors or gaps in understanding of all clinical skills and knowledge.
+ Exhibits poor communication, teamwork, or professional behavior; may not meet basic standards.
**CLINICAL COMPETENCY CHECKLIST**
* Must-pass clinical skills:
+ Accurate patient assessment
+ Effective communication with healthcare team members
+ Accurate medication administration and management
+ Accurate vital sign measurement and monitoring
+ Accurate physical examination and diagnostic skills
+ Clear documentation of patient information and maintenance of records
* Safety requirements:
+ Demonstrates understanding of basic infection control practices
+ Uses personal protective equipment as required
+ Reports any adverse events or near misses to supervisor
* Professional conduct standards:
+ Demonstrates respect for patients, colleagues, and supervisors
+ Exhibits empathy and compassion in patient interactions
+ Maintains a professional demeanor at all times
**FEEDBACK GUIDELINES**
* Students will receive feedback on their performance within 2 weeks of the assessment.
* Feedback will be provided in writing, including specific areas for improvement and recommendations for remediation.
* Students may request regrade if they feel that their score is not accurate.
**IMPROVEMENT PLAN**
* For students who do not meet standards:
+ Meet with supervisor to discuss areas for improvement
+ Develop a plan for remediation, which may include additional training or mentorship
+ Regularly review progress and adjust the plan as needed
* Remediation options:
+ Additional training or workshops on specific clinical skills or knowledge areas
+ Mentorship from experienced healthcare professionals
+ Simulation-based practice or case studies to improve performance
* Resources for improvement:
+ Educational resources, such as textbooks, online tutorials, or videos
+ Access to a mentor or supervisor for guidance and support
+ Opportunities for simulation-based practice or case studies
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