The topics responses should be in the form of a short application paper, 2-3 pages in length using APA formatting, not including the required cover page and page for your reference list used to write about your chosen topics. In your paper: 1) introduce your topics, 2) discuss your topics, and then 3) make a conclusion about your topics.  

HCA402:Written Assignment Grading Rubric

Component Requirement Weighted Value

Cover Page APA Cover Page (Title, Name, Date, Class, Instructor).

Abstract not required.

2.

5%

Quality of

Content

Each short application paper is 2-3 pages in length, not

including cover and reference page. The papers will

consist of concise examinations on specific topics within

the modules.

60%

Technical

Writing

Proper writing mechanics, paraphrasing, use of

quotations, proper grammar, spell check, and

transitioning between subsections. Writing should be

original, well paraphrased, and properly cited.

20%

APA Formatting APA formatting is doubled-spaced, 1” margins, using

proper headings and subheadings, with proper source

citations on all statistics, numbers, concepts, or graphics

borrowed from another author.

10%

Reference

Quality

Primary or quality secondary sources that are dated, by

reliable authors, or organizations.

5%

APA References Proper references must include the author/organization,

year published, title, and publication source as

appropriate in APA.

2.5%

Turnitin

Originality

Report

All students will submit their papers to the appropriate

Dropbox. The Dropbox basket is integrated with

Turnitin. Please read the Academic Honesty policy. A

plagiarized document will result in a

minimum penalty

of an “F” for the paper (zero points).

A plagiarized

document will

result in a

minimum penalty

of an “F” for the

paper (zero

points).

Timely

Submission

Written Assignments are due 11:59 PM Sunday EST/EDT

of the assigned module.

Late work costs

up to (-5%) of

total points

HCA402—Module#6: Written Assignment #5:

Please see the grading rubric in the syllabus for specific requirements. In general, topics

responses should be in the form of a short application paper, 2-3 pages in length in APA

formatting, not including the required cover page and page for your reference list used to write

about your chosen topics. In your paper: 1) introduce your topics, 2) discuss your topics, and

then 3) make a conclusion about your topics.

In this assignment, the student will need to address the following healthcare quality initiatives

in a short application paper:

TOPIC: Healthcare quality initiatives.

 Explain the pay-for-performance quality initiatives under the Medicare Part A and Part B
systems.

 Describe the important characteristics of screening tests and how they are used in both
private and community health as a quality initiative.

 Go to CMS Hospital Compare, find a hospital in your area and describe your findings on
its quality measures. See: http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov/

http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov/