Criteria Levels of Achievement Content 70% Advanced 92-100% (A) Proficient 84-91% (B) Developing 1-83% (< C) Not present Analysis of Healthcare Policies 15 points 15-13 points Clearly compares healthcare policies with plenty of supporting evidence. Key differences are clearly discussed and connected to the each State policy. 12-10 points Clearly compares healthcare policies with some supporting evidence. Key differences are discussed and connected to the each State policy. 9-1 points Compares healthcare policies with no supporting evidence. Differences are vaguely discussed but not connected to State policy. 0 points Not completed Policy Conclusions /findings /Assumptions 10 points 10 - 9 points Conclusions are well-organized, well-written, and explicitly identifies the findings and assumptions. 8 - 7 points Conclusions are organized and well-written, and identify the findings and assumptions. 6 - 1 points Conclusions are not well-organized, but it does identify the findings or the assumptions. 0 points    Not completed Personal assessment/ Reflection 10 points 10 - 9 points Provides several reflections on the State comparisons of current healthcare policies. Clearly identifies ways in which we could improve the US healthcare policy. 8 - 7 points Provides some reflections on the State comparisons of current healthcare policies. Identifies ways in which we could improve the US healthcare policy 6 - 1 points Provides one reflection on the State comparisons of current healthcare policies, but does not, identify ways in which we could improve the US healthcare policy. 0 points    Not completed Structure 30% Advanced 92-100% (A) Proficient 84-91% (B) Developing 1-83% (< C) Not present Mechanics, Format, & Length 15 points 15-13 points Well-written with correct grammar, spelling and formatting. Length requirement is met. 12-10 points Well-written with a few grammar, spelling, and/or formatting errors. Length requirement is met. 9-1 points Errors in spelling, grammar, or formatting make the paper very difficult to read. Length requirement is met.  0 points    Not completed HLTH 556 State Health Policy Review PCN-545 Trauma Case Study Reason for Referral Maryam is a 17-year-old Caucasian female university student who was referred to your agency by her physician Dr. Jaffee. Maryam presented in her doctor’s office complaining of lack of sleep. Dr. Jaffee did not give her medication as Maryam has reported drinking three to four glasses of vodka and orange juice per night to sleep. Dr. Jaffee’s report indicates the patient is sleeping 2-4 hours per night and often awakens with nightmares. Blood tests were normal with the exception of slightly elevated liver enzymes. Blood pressure was 130/94. Patient was scheduled for a follow-up appointment in two weeks. Behavioral Observations Maryam arrived on time for her appointment. She was driven to the appointment by her university roommate. The client appeared anxious, had circ.

1. Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content 70%
Advanced 92-100% (A)
Proficient 84-91% (B)
Developing 1-83% (< C)
Not present
Analysis of Healthcare Policies
15 points
15-13 points
Clearly compares healthcare policies with plenty of supporting
evidence. Key differences are clearly discussed and connected
to the each State policy.
12-10 points
Clearly compares healthcare policies with some supporting
evidence. Key differences are discussed and connected to the
each State policy.
9-1 points
Compares healthcare policies with no supporting evidence.
Differences are vaguely discussed but not connected to State
policy.
0 points
Not completed
Policy Conclusions /findings /Assumptions
10 points
10 - 9 points
Conclusions are well-organized, well-written, and explicitly
identifies the findings and assumptions.
8 - 7 points
Conclusions are organized and well-written, and identify the

2. findings and assumptions.
6 - 1 points
Conclusions are not well-organized, but it does identify the
findings or the assumptions.
0 points
Not completed
Personal assessment/ Reflection
10 points
10 - 9 points
Provides several reflections on the State comparisons of current
healthcare policies. Clearly identifies ways in which we could
improve the US healthcare policy.
8 - 7 points
Provides some reflections on the State comparisons of current
healthcare policies. Identifies ways in which we could improve
the US healthcare policy
6 - 1 points
Provides one reflection on the State comparisons of current
healthcare policies, but does not, identify ways in which we
could improve the US healthcare policy.
0 points
Not completed
Structure 30%
Advanced 92-100% (A)
Proficient 84-91% (B)
Developing 1-83% (< C)
Not present
Mechanics, Format, & Length
15 points
15-13 points
Well-written with correct grammar, spelling and formatting.
Length requirement is met.
12-10 points

3. Well-written with a few grammar, spelling, and/or formatting
errors. Length requirement is met.
9-1 points
Errors in spelling, grammar, or formatting make the paper very
difficult to read. Length requirement is met.
0 points
Not completed
HLTH 556 State Health Policy Review
PCN-545
Trauma Case Study
Reason for Referral
Maryam is a 17-year-old Caucasian female university student
who was referred to your agency by her physician Dr. Jaffee.
Maryam presented in her doctor’s office complaining of lack of
sleep. Dr. Jaffee did not give her medication as Maryam has
reported drinking three to four glasses of vodka and orange
juice per night to sleep. Dr. Jaffee’s report indicates the patient
is sleeping 2-4 hours per night and often awakens with
nightmares. Blood tests were normal with the exception of
slightly elevated liver enzymes. Blood pressure was 130/94.
Patient was scheduled for a follow-up appointment in two
weeks.

4. Behavioral Observations
Maryam arrived on time for her appointment. She was driven to
the appointment by her university roommate. The client
appeared anxious, had circles under her eyes, and was tearful
during the intake. Maryam was oriented to time, place, and
person. Client vocabulary was above average. Client appeared
tired and despondent evidenced by low voice, soft speech, and
flat affect.
Presenting Problem
Maryam states “I can’t drive a car. I am too afraid that someone
will hit me or I will hit someone else. I can’t sleep so I don’t
get up to go to class in the morning.” Client states, “I am afraid
to drive.” She goes on to state, “I made such a horrible mistake;
I don’t deserve to live. I am so stupid.”
Client states that she was involved in a three car accident two
months ago. Client reports one person was critically injured and
the other was treated and released at the hospital. Client reports
she received a citation, as she turned in front of two oncoming
cars at a red light.
Support System
Client reports that she lives in student housing on the campus of
a local university. She has one roommate who brought her to
today’s appointment.
Legal: Client is facing legal problems due to the accident.
Family Support: Maryam’s family lives out of state. She has no
relatives that live locally.

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