NU 499 JOURNAL GRADING RUBRIC Quality/Content (66%) of your journal will be measured on the following criteria: · All journal questions were answered completely · Response demonstrated a critical analysis of the question(s) Score No quality criteria were met. (0 points) One criterion was met or two criteria were met but the responses were superficial. (10 points) Two criteria were met; but responses needed to be developed more. (16 points) Responses were thorough and critically analyzed. (20 points) _____/ 20 Spelling/Grammar/APA (34%) There were considerable errors in spelling/grammar and/or APA. (0) points There were some errors in spelling/grammar and/or APA. (3 points) There were rare errors in spelling/grammar and/or APA. (7 points) There were no errors in spelling/grammar and APA. (10 points) _____/ 10 Total Points _____/ 30 points Records ManagementPresentation Overview Indexes for administrating health care information Centralized records management Creation of new records Straight numeric filing Permanent and temporary insertion of reports Storage of patient files Circulation and tracking of files Retention schedule File security Legal and Ethical responsibility Introduction What is records management? Responsibility for managing records and information Properly document information in time Not duplicating records Indexes for administering healthcare information Master patient index Identification data Record retrieval Centralized Records Management One file room Responsibility for record keeping is easily identified Effective use of equipment, supplies, space, and personnel's made Improved security Creation of manual records Face Sheet Problem oriented record Database Problem list Initial plan Progress notes Straight Numeric Filing System Office personnel can be easily trained Enhances file security Files can be expanded for additional space Purging is easier  File numbers are organized from lowest to highest Temporary and Permanentinsertion of loose reports Clinical data Permanent Administrative data Temporary Organize loose for MS according to numeric filing system Storage of Patient Files Short Term Two to three days Permanent Currently under care Archive Has not been used Circulation of records within and outside our facility Automated chart tracking system Providers request records from their computer  Clerks sign out patient files from file area Out guides are used to indicate removal Lab reports are stored in an extra file cabinet Retention schedule-destruction of records Archived records Shredding Certificate of destruction Maintained permanently File Security Secure records from fire or water damage Keep records in locked file or room Protect records from theft Authorized personnel in file area Lock file room when unstaffe.

1. NU 499 JOURNAL GRADING RUBRIC
Quality/Content (66%) of your journal will be measured on the
following criteria:
· All journal questions were answered completely
· Response demonstrated a critical analysis of the question(s)
Score
No quality criteria were met.
(0 points)
One criterion was met or two criteria were met but the
responses were superficial.
(10 points)
Two criteria were met; but responses needed to be developed
more.
(16 points)
Responses were thorough and critically analyzed.
(20 points)
_____/ 20
Spelling/Grammar/APA (34%)
There were considerable errors in spelling/grammar and/or
APA.
(0) points
There were some errors in spelling/grammar and/or APA.
(3 points)
There were rare errors in spelling/grammar and/or APA.

2. (7 points)
There were no errors in spelling/grammar and APA.
(10 points)
_____/ 10
Total Points
_____/ 30 points
Records ManagementPresentation

3. Overview
Indexes for administrating health care information
Centralized records management
Creation of new records
Straight numeric filing
Permanent and temporary insertion of reports
Storage of patient files
Circulation and tracking of files
Retention schedule
File security
Legal and Ethical responsibility
Introduction
What is records management?
Responsibility for managing records and information
Properly document information in time
Not duplicating records

4. Indexes for administering healthcare information
Master patient index
Identification data
Record retrieval
Centralized Records Management
One file room
Responsibility for record keeping is easily identified
Effective use of equipment, supplies, space, and personnel's
made

5. Improved security
Creation of manual records
Face Sheet
Problem oriented record
Database
Problem list
Initial plan
Progress notes

6. Straight Numeric Filing System
Office personnel can be easily trained
Enhances file security
Files can be expanded for additional space
Purging is easier
File numbers are organized from lowest to highest
Temporary and Permanentinsertion of loose reports
Clinical data
Permanent
Administrative data
Temporary
Organize loose for MS according to numeric filing system

7. Storage of Patient Files
Short Term
Two to three days
Permanent
Currently under care
Archive
Has not been used
Circulation of records within and outside our facility
Automated chart tracking system
Providers request records from their computer
Clerks sign out patient files from file area

8. Out guides are used to indicate removal
Lab reports are stored in an extra file cabinet
Retention schedule-destruction of records
Archived records
Shredding
Certificate of destruction
Maintained permanently

9. File Security
Secure records from fire or water damage
Keep records in locked file or room
Protect records from theft
Authorized personnel in file area
Lock file room when unstaffed
Password protect computers
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
Maintaining the Patient’s Records
Confidentiality of Information
Release of Protected Health Information
Patient access to records
Protected Health Information must be tracked

10. Centralized Records Management
Archive files kept Five years
Problem Oriented Records
Straight Numeric Filing System
Automated Chart Tracking System
Review
References
ARMA (2009). What is Records Management?. RetrievedMay

11. 24, 2009 fromhttp://www.arma.org/pdf/WhatISRIM.pdf
FotoSearch (n.d.). File Room Stock Photo & Images. Retrieved
May 24, 2009, from http://www.fotosearch.com/photos-
images/file-room_1.html
References Continued
Green, M. A. and Bowie, M. J. (2005). Essentials of health
information management: Principles and practices. Clifton Park,
NJ: Thomson
Istockphoto (n.d.). Photos. Retrieved May 25, 2009, from
http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/457238/
2/istockphoto_457238_reviewing_medi cal_chart.jpg

12. Discussion Board (DB) Grading Rubric
BSN Program
Criteria
Scoring
Score
0Unacceptable
1-2Needs Work
3 Good
4Excellent
1. Answer to the Discussion Topic posting is submitted by
Saturday, 11:59 p.m. ET
This post must be the student’s first post to the thread. NOTE:
Students should post their answer and responses on different
days.
2. All question(s) are answered and content is relevant to the
question(s).
Student's answer addressed all question(s) and stayed on topic.
3. Answer is substantive and demonstrates understanding of the
topic.
Student weaved content from the week into the answer and
provided original thought / contribution. Note: length should be
at least 150 words.

13. 4. Contains citation and reference to support the citation.
Student's answer contained at least one APA formatted citation
and corresponding reference.
5. Adheres to academic writing standards.
Student organized the content so the flow was logical and clear,
including the use of professional language (abbreviations and
acronyms).
6. No spelling or grammar errors.
4 = 0 Errors | 3 = Less than 3 Errors | 2 = More than 3 Errors | 0
= More than 6 Errors
Instructor Comments:
A. Initial Answer Total
_______ /24
=_____%
1. Posted responses to two different students on two different
days.
Student posted a reply to two other classmates. Each reply was
posted on a different day of the week. NOTE: Students should
post their Answer and Responses on different days.

14. 2. Substantive replies.
Student comments on the specifics of a classmate posting. Post
is at least 100 words long.
"Good Job or I agree" is not a gradable response.
3. A response contains at least one citation and reference to
support the citation.
Student's response contained at least one APA formatted
citation and corresponding reference.
4. No spelling or grammar errors.
4 = 0 Errors | 3 = Less than 3 Errors | 2 = More than 3 errors | 0
= Excessive Errors
5. Follows the rules of netiquette.
Student followed the netiquette rules explained in the syllabus
and treats classmates with professional courtesy.
Instructor Comments:
B. Responses Total
_______ /20
=_____%
*Final Score = [(A% x 0.6) + (B% x 0.4)] x [# of Points for
DB]

15. __________________
*Worked Example A: DQ is worth 30 points. Student receives
18/24 on Part A (75%) and 10/20 on Part B (50%).
Final Score = [(.75 x .6 = .45) + (.5 x .4 = .2)] x 30 = 19.5
points in grade book.
*Worked Example B: DQ is worth 50 points. Student receives
12/24 on Part A (50%) and 20/20 on Part B (100%).
Final Score = [(.5 x .6 = .3) + (1.0 x .4 = .4)] x 50 = 35 points
in grade book
Updated: 3/20/2013
Topic 1
Describe your practicum setting, including its size, the services
offered, the population served (individuals or aggregates), its
disease focus, high-risk, the cultural and ethnic makeup, and the
geographic setting; include the job description and role of your
preceptor. Identify several problems within the agency that you
may focus on for your Capstone project. If possible provide a
link to the practicum’s website.
Topic 2
In your Journal you will write about the relationship between
your practicum site and current global health issues.