Please use the grading rubric to create an outline of your assignment Each section of

Please use the grading rubric to create an outline of your assignment. Each section of the rubric should be a section of your final paper and could become the headings. Your assignment will be graded based on each element of the rubric. Compare each section of your paper with the rubric to ensure all elements are covered. Then, include an introduction and conclusion to tie the paper together.

n this assignment, you will be exploring the use of evidence-based practice and how it is incorporated into case management patient care guidelines, and pathways based on your chosen chronic illness from assignment one. (Hypertension) You will identify and discuss current best practices, recommended published guidelines for treating or addressing the illness, and describe how clinical pathways help to address the importance of basing case management on current practice. 

Provide support from a minimum of two scholarly sources.  Paper should be 4-5 pages in length.

Grading Rubric

Competency

28 points

20 points

12 points

0 points

Points Earned

Justifies the use of evidence-based practices

Justifies the use of evidence-based practices

Reviews the use of evidence-based practices

States the use of evidence-based practices

Does not address best practices.

/28

Evaluates published guidelines.

Evaluates published guidelines.

Interprets published guidelines.

Identifies published guidelines.

Does not address published guidelines.

/28

Appraises how clinical pathways influence case management.

Appraises how clinical pathways influence case management.

Reviews how clinical pathways influence case management

Lists how clinical pathways influence case management

Does not address clinical pathways

/28

Competency

7 points

5 points

3 points

0 points

Points Earned

APA

Competent use of APA

Minimal APA errors

Many APA errors

Complete lack of understanding

/7

Competency

5 points

3 points

1 point

0 points

Points Earned

Organization

and

Grammar

Organization excellent, ideas clear and arranged   logically, transitions smooth, no flaws in logic.  Introduction and   conclusion present. Grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and usage correct and   idiomatic, consistent with Standard American English

Organization good; ideas usually clear and arranged in   acceptable sequence; transitions usually smooth, good support. Grammar,   punctuation, mechanics, and usage good mostly consistent with Standard   American English; errors do not interfere with meaning or understanding

Organization minimally effective; problems in approach,   sequence, support and transitions. Grammar, punctuation, mechanics and usage   distracting and often interfere with meaning or understanding

Organization does not meet requirements.

/5

Competency

4 points

2 points

1 point

0 points

Points Earned

References

References are relevant,   authoritative and contemporary.

Adequate references.

Minimal use of appropriate   references.

Poor use and/or selection of   references not relevant.