Charles R.

Drew University of Medicine and Science

Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing

NUR 628: Health Systems Management

Course Syllabus – Spring 2020

Faculty Information
Faculty Arvella Battick DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, PHN
Office LSRNE Building N111
Email arvellabattick@cdrewu.edu
Telephone 323-568-4800
For Emergency 323-568-4800
Office Hours: By appointment; please email me for arrangements

Placement in Curriculum: 2nd Semester, Year 2

Course Name(s) Completion of Year 1 and Year 2, Semester
Pre-Requisites:
1 course work
Co-Requisites: Course Name(s) NUR 617 & 627
Course Credit Hours: 3 Units Lecture
Mondays 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Meeting Dates & Times:
1/6/20, 1/21/20, 2/3/20, 2/24/20, 3/2/20. 3/9/30, 3/16/20,
3/30/30, 4/6/20, 4/13/20, 4/20/20

Course Description:

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This course covers current challenges faced by the U.S. health care delivery system and how health
policy, both historically and today, has sought to address these challenges. This system is compared with
those of other nations to highlight its relative strengths and weaknesses. We will consider health care
concerns associated with population and public health, including how the behavior of individuals and
groups influences health. Risk factors associated with vulnerable populations are identified and
discussed. We will also explore the logistics of the health care system, including how it is organized,
who makes up the workforce, how health care is financed, the costs and value of health care, how it is
managed, and the role of information technology in this sector. Finally, we will take a look at the future
of health care delivery in the U.S. and of health care policy.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify and discuss key issues facing the U.S. health care system.
2. Compare the U.S. health care system with those of other nations and describe similarities and
differences.
3. Define and discuss the significance of population health and public health in the United States.
4. Discuss the current makeup of the health care workforce, the challenges posed by shortages in
certain professions, and how these shortages are being addressed.
5. Explain how health care is financed in the United States, what costs are involved, and how the
concepts of value and quality influence health care delivery.
6. Discuss key drivers of change in the health care system and the likely impact these will have on
providers, employers, insurers, public policymakers, and consumers.
Required Textbooks:

Knickman, J., Kovner, A. R., & Jonas, S. (2015). Jonas and Kovner's Health Care Delivery
in the United States (11th ed.). New York, New York: Springer Publishing
Company.

American Psychological Association, (2010). Publication manual of the American

Psychological Association, 6th Ed. Washington, DC: APA.

Supplemental Materials

Institute of Medicine (IOM). (2010). The future of Nursing report – Leading change, advancing health.
http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2010/The-Future-of-Nursing-Leading-Change-Advancing-
Health.aspx.

Assignments and Projects:

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Film Review: Sick Around America

Due 1/26/20
Write a film review. See rubric on page 9. APA format required.
1. What are the major problems (Cite at least 3) in the United States’ health care system? Why
hasn’t it been “fixed”? 
2. Some 11.7% of Americans were uninsured in the second quarter of 2017, up from a record low
of 10.9% at the end of 2016. After watching the film, do you believe that providing universal
health care should be the policy of the United States? Why or why not? 
3. Do you think our government should be responsible for taking care of the health of working
people? Of those who can’t work? Why or why not?
4. Using issues from the film and your own knowledge, articulate what you think is the best
solution for our failing system. 

Blackboard Discussion Question #1: See rubric. 1/13/20

Research the topic of the Role of the U.S. Federal Government in Health Care.
1. What role should the government play in providing Americans with health care? 

2. Prepare a written argument supporting what you believe the role of government should be in the
health care system.

3. Support you argument with peer review articles not older than 5 years old.

4. Pls respond to one of your peers post

Blackboard Discussion Question #2: See rubric Due 2/10/20

Discussion 2 will compare the U.S. health care system with those of other nations and describe
similarities and differences.
1. How do NHI and NHS systems compare with the health care system in the United States?

2. How do most countries with similar levels per capita income differ from and resemble the United
States with respect to cost, quality, and access to health care? 

3.      Support you argument with peer review articles not older than 5 years old.
 
4.      Pls respond to one of your peers post

Blackboard Discussion Question #3: See rubric Due 2/23/20

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Discussion 3 will focus on key issues facing the U.S. health care system and the significance of
population health and public health in the United States.
Questions:
1. Why do some people refer to the health care system as “the sickness care system”? Do you agree or
disagree with this term?
2. What should be left to the public sector to do in order to achieve public health goals? Where could
other health care delivery systems do more to help? And why?

3.      Support you argument with peer review articles not older than 5 years old.
 
4.      Pls respond to one of your peers post

Blackboard Discussion Question #4: See rubric Due 3/23/20

Discussion 4 will focus on the current makeup of the health care workforce, the challenges posed by
shortages in certain professions, and how these shortages are being addressed. Most health care in the
United States is delivered in traditional setting such as hospitals, physician organizations, and long-term
care organizations. As access is becoming more readily available, the demand for care is increasing as
physician shortages is also increasing.
1. With the increase in number of non-physician providers, discuss how it may affect cost, quality and
access to care in the U.S. health care system.
2.  Discuss the possibility of changes to scope of practice regulations and how it could help to abate
health worker shortages. 

3.      Support you argument with peer review articles not older than 5 years old.
 
4.      Pls respond to one of your peers post

Project #1: PowerPoint presentation on the role of federal government in health care. Due 2/3/20

Research the topic of the role of the U.S. federal government in health care, finding and reading at least
five reputable sources (newspapers, magazines, journals, books, or websites).

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1. Based on your research, prepare a written argument supporting what you believe the role of
government should be in the health care system.
2. Should government play a key role in aiding the uninsured or should market forces reign
supreme?
3. How should government finance its efforts to aid the uninsured?
4. Cite the five (or more) sources you found, include at least three major points in support of your
position, and be prepared to speak for about 5 minutes as part of a class debate on the topic.

Project #2: PowerPoint presentation giving an overview of the health care system of another nation. Due
3/9/20

Select a nation from a list provided by your instructor (or your instructor may assign you one) and
research its health care system. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation that includes 15 to 20 slides and
present it to the class on the date assigned by your instructor. You must include the following
information in your presentation:
 History of the health care system, including changes and recent developments
 Type of health care system currently in place (roles of government, private sector, providers)
 Major features of the current system
 Current population of the nation
 Total expenditure on health care each year (in the nation’s monetary unit, in U.S. dollars, and as
a percentage of gross domestic product)
 Expenditure on health care per capita
 World Health Organization rankings in major indices of health (infant mortality, life expectancy,
etc.)
 Strengths and weaknesses of the system compared with those of other nations
 Popularity of system among citizens

Project #3: Interview with a health care system stakeholder. Due 3/29/20

Identify a significant stakeholder in the U.S. health care system, contact him or her, and arrange and
conduct an interview (in person, over the phone, or by email). This stakeholder may be a hospital
administrator, a physician, a nurse, a health insurance executive, a politician, a human resources
manager at a company, or a consumer with significant knowledge of or experience with the health care
system. (Note: your instructor may assign you a stakeholder type.) During the interview, pose the
following questions (you may ask additional questions, as you have time):
 What are the major problems with the U.S. health care system today, from your perspective?
 How effective has the Affordable Care Act been in addressing these problems so far?
 What major trends do you see occurring in the health care system in the next 5 to 10 years?
 What changes would you like to see in the system, and how could they be brought about?
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 What do you see your role as in improving health and health care?

Write up and submit a transcript of the interview to your instructor using APA , and attach proof of
interview

Project #4: Health Care Delivery Issues and Planning—Design your own health care system.

Due: 4/13/20

Drawing on all that you have learned in the course thus far, design your health care system for the
United States. Be creative! Feel free to make your system as similar to or different from the current
system as you would like. Model the system after that of another nation, if you’d like, or design one that
is completely original. Include the following elements in your design:
 The role of federal, state, and local governments
 The role of insurance companies
 The role of employers
 The role of providers
 The role of consumers
 How health care would be paid for
 The advantage of your system over the existing one
 The biggest criticism your opponents would have of your system
 How you would answer this criticism
Present your health care system in a PowerPoint presentation with 15 to 20 slides, or a multimedia
presentation.

Course Overview Table

Session  Topic  
  Assignments and Due Dates
 
Week 1  Introduction to the Course
   Overview of course requirements Chapter 1
Classroo  Grouping and Assignments Chapter 2
m
1/6/20  Introduction to the U.S. Health Care
System: Problems and Policy Class Discussion/Group work
 The Role of Government in Health Care- Film Showing/Review
Role of Federal Government in Health  
Care Discussion  
Blackboard Discussion 1
Due 1/13/20

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Frontline: Sick around America

Sick around the World, 2017 (Use Rubric as  
guide for focused review)
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?
q=sick+around+the+world+video&view=detail
&mid=D6392DA1EA07A3123459D6392DA1EA0
7A3123459&FORM=VIRE

 
 
   Sick Around America Film Review Due  
Week 2 1/26/20 Chapter 3
 Government and Health Insurance: Policy Chapter 4
Classroo  Comparative Health Care Systems
m  
1/27/20 http://www.commonwealthfund.org Film Review Due
Film Review Submission
Group Discussion on Sick Around America deadline via Safe assign Due
Film 1/26/20
(11:59 PM)

 Week 3     
 
2/3/20 Chapter 5
 Population Health
Blackboard Discussion 2
Project #1 Due 2/10/20 @11:59 pm
Submit all Projects via my email prior to
Classroom Presentation

Week 4  Public Health: A Transformation for the Chapter 6

  21st Century Group Discussion
Classroo Health Care Delivery System Report
m Blackboard Discussion 3
2/24/20 2/23/20 @11:59 pm
 
 

     
Week 5  Health and Behavior Chapter 7
     
Classroo
m
3/2/20

Week 6 Project #2 Due

3/9/20 Chapter 8
Submit all Projects via my email prior to Chapter 9

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Classroom Presentation

 Vulnerable Populations
 Organization of Care
https://www.medicaid.gov/chip/index.html
https://www.medicare.gov/
   ACA Supplement Project #2 Due
Week 7
  Interview with a Health Care Provider Blackboard Discussion 4
Classroo Due 3/23/20 @11:59 pm
m
3/16/20

Week 8  Health Care Costs and Value Chapter 12

Classroo  High-Quality Health Care Chapter 13
m
3/30/20 Written Transcript
Project #3 Due 3/29/20 Due3/29/20
Be prepared to share your
Submit all Projects via my email prior to findings with your peers in
Classroom Presentation class on 3/30/20

 Written transcript
Interview with a Health Care
Provider
Submission via Safe assign Due
(11:59)
 

    Chapter 10
Week 9   Chapter 11
Classroo   The Healthcare Workforce
m  Healthcare Financing Chapter 16
4/6/20 Medicare ACA Supplement
Medicaid
HMO
PPO
EPO
POS
Tricare/Veterans Health
CHIP
 Future of Health Care in the U.S.

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Week 10  Managing and Governing Health Care Chapter 14

Classroo Organizations Chapter 15
m  Health Information Technology
4/13/20  Project # 4 Due
Project #4 Due 4/13/20 Design your own health care system

Submit all Projects via my email prior to PowerPoint Presentation

Classroom Presentation Design your own health care
system
Power Point Presentation
Submission
Course wrap up Send to my email

   Final Exam
Week 11
Classroo
m
4/20/20

Projects and Assignments Grading Rubric

Film Review

Watch the PBS documentary Sick Around America and write a film review following the provided
rubric below.

Grading Rubric for the Film Review

CRITERIA
Questions
Exemplary 5 Proficient 4 Competent 3 Developing 2 Emerging 1

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What are the Completely and Shows good Shows Shows some Off topic.
major problems comprehensively understanding substantial understanding
(Cite at least 3) in responds with of the understanding of the questions
the United States’ detailed questions with of the questions and does not
health care explanation. detailed but does not fully develop
system? explanation. fully develop comprehensive
comprehensive answers
Why hasn’t it answers for each
been “fixed”?  for each.
 
4 points
(20/100)
 

Some 11.7% of Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic

Americans were answers questions substantial substantial understanding  
uninsured in the comprehensively. understanding understanding of the questions  
second quarter of of the of the questions and does not  
2017, up from a questions with but does not fully develop  
record low of detailed fully develop comprehensive
10.9% at the end explanation comprehensive answers
of 2016. After answers for each
watching the film, for each.
do you believe
that providing
universal health
care should be the
policy of the
United States?

Why or why not? 

4 points
(20/100)
 
Do you think our Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
government answers questions substantial substantial understanding
should be comprehensively. understanding understanding of the questions
responsible for of the of the questions and does not
taking care of the questions with but does not fully develop
health of working detailed fully develop comprehensive
people? Of those explanation comprehensive answers
who can’t work? answers for for each

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Why or why not? each.

4 points
(20/100)
Using issues from Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
the film and your answers questions substantial substantial understanding
own knowledge, comprehensively. understanding understanding of the questions
articulate what of the of the questions and does not
you think is the questions with but does not fully develop
best solution for detailed fully develop comprehensive
our failing explanation comprehensive answers
system.  answers for for each
  each.
4 points
(20/100)
 
APA Format, Perfect formatting, Minor  Some Multiple Poor
English no errors. formatting formatting formatting formatting or
punctuation and errors. errors errors. disregarded
spelling
 
4 points
(2/100)
 

RUBRIC for PPT Presentation

Criteria 1 2 3 4

Organization Audience cannot Audience has Student Student presents

understand difficulty presents information in an
presentation following information in organized,
because there is presentation logical logical, sequence
no sequence of because student sequence which which engages
information. jumps around. audience can the audience.
follow.
Subject Student does not Student exhibits Student gives Student
Knowledge have grasp of limited expected demonstrates full

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information, knowledge of answers to all knowledge (more

student cannot information and is questions but than required) by
answer questions able to answer cannot answering all
about the subject. only basic elaborate. class questions
questions. with explanations
and elaboration.
Mechanics Student’s Presentation has Presentation Presentation has
presentation has three APA, has no more no APA,
four or more misspelled words than two APA, misspelled words
APA, misspelled and/or misspelled or grammatical
words and/or grammatical words and/or errors.
grammatical errors. grammatical
errors. errors.
Eye Contact Student reads all Student Student Student maintains
report with no eye occasionally uses maintains eye eye contact with
contact with eye contact with contact with audience, seldom
audience. audience, but still audience most returning to notes.
reads most of the of the time but
report. frequently
returns to notes.
Delivery Student is unable Audience Most audience Student uses a
to deliver clearly members have members can clear voice and
and concisely. difficulty hearing hear and correct, precise
Student is not and understand use of terms so
engaging the understanding presentation. that all audience
audience. presentation. Student most of members can hear
Student the time and understand
sometimes engages the presentation.
engages the audience Student engages
audience. the audience
consistently.

Black Board Discussion 1

Discussion 1 will guide a dialogue on the role of the federal government in health care.

Grading Rubric for Role of Federal Government in Health Care

Questions CRITERIA
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Exemplary 5 Proficient 4 Competent 3 Developing 2 Emerging 1

Research the Completely and Shows good Shows Shows some Off topic.
topic of the comprehensively understanding substantial understanding
Role of the U.S. responds with of the understanding of the questions
Federal detailed questions with of the questions and does not
Government in explanation. detailed but does not fully develop
Health Care. explanation. fully develop comprehensive
Answer: comprehensive answers
What role answers for each
should the for each.
government
play in
providing
Americans with
health care? 

5 points
(25/100)
 
Prepare a Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
written answers questions substantial substantial understanding  
argument comprehensively. understanding understanding of the questions  
supporting what of the of the questions and does not  
you believe the questions with but does not fully develop  
role of detailed fully develop comprehensive
government explanation comprehensive answers
should be in the answers for each
health care for each.
system 

5 points
(25/100)
 

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Response: Initial post and Initial post Initial post late Initial post late; No post 
Content and responses on time timely Responses no responses
timeliness  and complete. responses timely but
  timely; incomplete
5 points responses are
(25/100) incomplete

APA Format, Perfect formatting, Minor  Some Multiple Poor

English no formatting formatting formatting formatting or
punctuation and errors. errors. errors errors. disregarded
spelling
 
5 points
(25/100)
 

Black Board Discussion 2

Discussion 2 will compare the U.S. health care system with those of other nations and describe
similarities and differences.
Grading Rubric Comparative Health Systems

CRITERIA
Questions
Exemplary 5 Proficient 4 Competent 3 Developing 2 Emerging 1

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How do NHI Completely and Shows good Shows Shows some Off topic.
and NHS comprehensively understanding substantial understanding
systems responds with of the understanding of the questions
compare with detailed questions with of the questions and does not
the health care explanation. detailed but does not fully develop
system in the explanation. fully develop comprehensive
United States? comprehensive answers
answers for each
for each.

5 points
(25/100)
 
How do most Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
countries with answers questions substantial substantial understanding  
similar levels comprehensively. understanding understanding of the questions  
per capita of the of the questions and does not  
income differ questions with but does not fully develop  
from and detailed fully develop comprehensive
resemble the explanation comprehensive answers
United States answers for each
with respect to for each.
cost, quality,
and access to
health care? 

5 points
(25/100)
 

Response: Initial post and Initial post Initial post late Initial post late; No post 
Content and responses on time timely Responses no responses
timeliness  and complete. responses timely but
  timely; incomplete
5 points responses are
(25/100) incomplete

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APA Format, Perfect formatting, Minor  Some Multiple Poor

English no formatting formatting formatting formatting or
punctuation and errors. errors. errors errors. disregarded
spelling
 
5 points
(25/100)
 

Black Board Discussion 3

Discussion 3 will focus on key issues facing the U.S. health care system and the significance of
population health and public health in the United States.
Grading Rubric for Population and Public Health
CRITERIA
Questions
Exemplary 5 Proficient 4 Competent 3 Developing 2 Emerging 1
Why do some Completely and Shows good Shows Shows some Off topic.
people refer to comprehensively understanding substantial understanding
the health care responds with of the understanding of the questions
system as “the detailed questions with of the questions and does not
sickness care explanation. detailed but does not fully develop
system”?  explanation. fully develop comprehensive
Do you agree or comprehensive answers
disagree with answers for each
this term? for each.

5 points
(25/100)
 

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What should be Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic

left to the public answers questions substantial substantial understanding  
sector to do in comprehensively. understanding understanding of the questions  
order to achieve of the of the questions and does not  
public health questions with but does not fully develop  
goals. detailed fully develop comprehensive
Where could explanation comprehensive answers
other health answers for each
care delivery for each.
systems do
more to help?
and why?

5 points
(25/100)
 
Response: Initial post and Initial post Initial post late Initial post late; No post 
Content and responses on time timely Responses no responses
timeliness  and complete. responses timely but
  timely; incomplete
5 points responses are
(25/100) incomplete

APA Format, Perfect formatting, Minor  Some Multiple Poor

English no formatting formatting formatting formatting or
punctuation and errors. errors. errors errors. disregarded
spelling
 
5 points
(25/100)
 

Black Board Discussion 4

Discussion 4 will focus on the current makeup of the health care workforce, the challenges posed by
shortages in certain professions, and how these shortages are being addressed.

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Grading Rubric for Healthcare Workforce

Most healthcare in the United States is delivered in traditional setting such as hospitals, physician
organizations, and long-term care organizations. As access is becoming more readily available, the
demand for care is increasing as physician shortages is also increasing.

CRITERIA
Questions
Exemplary 5 Proficient 4 Competent 3 Developing 2 Emerging 1
With the Completely and Shows good Shows Shows some Off topic.
increase in comprehensively understanding substantial understanding
number of non- responds with of the understanding of the questions
physician detailed questions with of the questions and does not
providers, explanation. detailed but does not fully develop
discuss how it explanation. fully develop comprehensive
may affect cost, comprehensive answers
quality and answers for each
access to care in for each.
the U.S.
healthcare
system.

5 points
(25/100)

Discuss on the Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic

possibility of answers questions substantial substantial understanding  
changes to comprehensively. understanding understanding of the questions  
scope of of the of the questions and does not  
practice questions with but does not fully develop  
regulations and detailed fully develop comprehensive
how it could explanation comprehensive answers
help to abate answers for each
health worker for each.
shortages. 

5 points
(25/100)
 

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Response: Initial post and Initial post Initial post late Initial post late; No post 
Content and responses on time timely Responses no responses
timeliness  and complete. responses timely but
  timely; incomplete
5 points responses are
(25/100) incomplete

APA Format, Perfect formatting, Minor  Some Multiple Poor

English no errors. formatting formatting formatting formatting or
punctuation and errors. errors errors. disregarded
spelling
 
5 points
(25/100)
 

Project 1

This project will help explain how health care is delivered in the United States, what costs are involved,
and how the concepts of value and quality influence health care delivery.

Grading Rubric Health Systems Delivery Program  Power Point Presentation

 
CRITERIA
Questions
Exemplary 5 Proficient 4 Competent 3 Developing 2 Emerging 1

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What do you Completely and Shows good Shows Shows some Off topic.
believe the role of comprehensively understandin substantial understanding
government responds with g of the understanding of the
should be in the detailed questions of the questions and
health care explanation. with detailed questions but does not fully
system? explanation. does not fully develop
develop comprehensive
comprehensiv answers
e answers for each
  for each.
         
Should Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
government play answers substantial substantial understanding  
a key role in questions understandin understanding of the  
aiding the comprehensively. g of the of the questions and  
uninsured or questions questions but does not fully  
should market with detailed does not fully develop
forces reign explanation develop comprehensive
supreme? comprehensiv answers
e answers for each
for each.

 
           
How should Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
government answers substantial substantial understanding  
finance its efforts questions understandin understanding of the
to aid the comprehensively. g of the of the questions and
uninsured? questions questions but does not fully
with detailed does not fully develop
  explanation develop comprehensive
comprehensiv answers
e answers for for each
each.

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APA Format, Perfect Minor  Some Multiple Poor

English formatting, no formatting formatting formatting formatting or
punctuation and errors. errors. errors errors. disregarded
spelling
 
 

Project 2

Select a nation from a list provided by your instructor (or your instructor may assign you one) and
research its health care system. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation. Presentation should be at least 30 to
45 minutes. 

Please refer to http://international.commonwealthfund.org/countries/

 
Grading Rubric for Overview of the Health Care System of Other Nation Power Point Presentation
 
CRITERIA
Questions Exemplary 5 Proficient 4 Competent 3 Developing 2 Emerging
1
 
Country Profile: Completely and Shows good Shows Shows some Off topic.
Type of comprehensively understandin substantial understanding
Government responds with g of the understanding of the
Demographics detailed questions of the questions and
Population explanation. with detailed questions but does not fully
  explanation. does not fully develop
4 points develop comprehensive
(20/200) comprehensive answers
  answers for each
for each.
         
Type of health care Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
system currently in answers substantial substantial understanding  
place. questions understandin understanding of the  
  comprehensively. g of the of the questions and  
History of the questions questions but does not fully  
health care system, with detailed does not fully develop
including changes explanation develop comprehensive

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and recent comprehensive answers

developments. answers for each
  for each.
How is the
delivery system
organized and
financed?
 
8 points
(40/200)
 
           
Who is covered Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
and how is answers substantial substantial understanding  
insurance questions understandin understanding of the
financed? comprehensively. g of the of the questions and
  questions questions but does not fully
What is covered? with detailed does not fully develop
  explanation develop comprehensive
4 points comprehensive answers
(20/200) answers for each
for each.

           
What is the role of Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
government? answers substantial substantial understanding
  questions understandin understanding of the
What are the key comprehensively. g of the of the questions and
entities for health questions questions but does not fully
system with detailed does not fully develop
governance? explanation develop comprehensive
  comprehensive answers
8 points answers for each
(40/200) for each.
 
           
World Health Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
Organization answers substantial substantial understanding  
rankings in major questions understandin understanding of the  
indices of health comprehensively. g of the of the questions and
(infant mortality, questions questions but does not fully
life expectancy, with detailed does not fully develop
etc.) explanation develop comprehensive

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  comprehensive answers
6 points answers for each
(30/200) for each.
 
           
Strengths and Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
weaknesses of the answers substantial substantial understanding  
system. questions understandin understanding of the
  comprehensively. g of the of the questions and
Popularity of questions questions but does not fully
system among with detailed does not fully develop
citizens explanation develop comprehensive
  comprehensive answers
6 points answers for each
(30/200) for each.
 
APA Format, Perfect Minor  Some Multiple Poor
English formatting, no formatting formatting formatting formatting
punctuation and errors. errors. errors errors. or
spelling disregarded
 
4 points
(20/200)
 

Project 3

Identify a significant stakeholder in the U.S. health care system, contact him or her, and arrange and
conduct an interview (in person, over the phone, or by email). This stakeholder may be a hospital
administrator, a physician, a nurse, a health insurance executive, a politician, a human resources
manager at a company, or a consumer with significant knowledge of or experience with the health care
system. During the interview, pose the following questions (you may ask additional questions, as you
have time):
 
Grading Rubric for Interview with a Stake Holder Health Care Provider Power Point Presentation

Questions CRITERIA
Exemplary 5 Proficient 4 Competent 3 Developing 2 Emerging

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What are the major Completely and Shows good Shows Shows some Off topic.
problems with the comprehensively understandin substantial understanding
U.S. health care responds with g of the understanding of the
system today, from detailed questions of the questions and
your perspective?  explanation. with detailed questions but does not fully
4 points explanation. does not fully develop
(20/100) develop comprehensive
  comprehensive answers
answers for each
for each.
         
How effective has Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
the Affordable answers substantial substantial understanding  
Care Act been in questions understandin understanding of the  
addressing these comprehensively. g of the of the questions and  
problems so far? questions questions but does not fully  
  with detailed does not fully develop
4 points explanation develop comprehensive
(20/100) comprehensive answers
  answers for for each
each.
           
What major trends Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
do you see answers substantial substantial understanding  
occurring in the questions understandin understanding of the
health care system comprehensively. g of the of the questions and
in the next 5 to 10 questions questions but does not fully
years? with detailed does not fully develop
  explanation develop comprehensive
4 points comprehensive answers
(20/100) answers for for each
each.

           
What changes Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
would you like to answers substantial substantial understanding
see in the system, questions understandin understanding of the
and how could comprehensively. g of the of the questions and
they be brought questions questions but does not fully
about?  with detailed does not fully develop
explanation develop comprehensive

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4 points comprehensive answers

(20/100) answers for for each
  each.
           
What do you see Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
your role as in answers substantial substantial understanding  
improving health questions understandin understanding of the  
and health care?  comprehensively. g of the of the questions and
questions questions but does not fully
2 points with detailed does not fully develop
(10/100) explanation develop comprehensive
comprehensive answers
answers for for each
each.
 
 
APA Format, Perfect Minor Some Multiple Poor
English formatting, no formatting formatting formatting formatting
punctuation and errors. errors. errors errors. or
spelling disregarded
 
2 points
(10/100)
 

Project 4 Rubric
This project focuses on the health system delivery issues and how one can help alleviate such perceived
problems facing our health care system.
Grading Rubric Health Care Delivery Issues and Planning—Design your own health care system
and Power Point Presentation
 
CRITERIA
Questions Exemplary 5 Proficient 4 Competent 3 Developing 2 Emerging
1

Discuss the Health Completely and Shows good Shows Shows some Off topic.
System and the comprehensively understandin substantial understanding
regulatory agency responds with g of the understanding of the
that governs the detailed questions of the questions and
system. explanation. with detailed questions but does not fully
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explanation. does not fully develop

  develop comprehensive
comprehensive answers
answers for for each
each.
         
Identify a Health Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
Systems Delivery answers substantial substantial understanding  
Issue on your questions understandin understanding of the  
selected Program. comprehensively. g of the of the questions and  
questions questions but does not fully  
Present a clear and with detailed does not fully develop
concise problem explanation develop comprehensive
statement including comprehensive answers
why systems change answers for each
is needed for each.

 
           
After analyzing the Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
issues in health answers substantial substantial understanding  
systems delivery, questions understandin understanding of the
discuss what role comprehensively. g of the of the questions and
the government questions questions but does not fully
plays in correcting with detailed does not fully develop
explanation develop comprehensive
the issues.
comprehensive answers
answers for each
for each.

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Write/propose a Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
strategic plan answers substantial substantial understanding
integrating rigorous questions understandin understanding of the
knowledge comprehensively. g of the of the questions and
development questions questions but does not fully
processes. with detailed does not fully develop
explanation develop comprehensive
Include supporting comprehensive answers
arguments proving answers for each
your proposed plan. for each.

Include the Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic

following elements answers substantial substantial understanding
in your design: questions understandin understanding of the
-The role of federal, comprehensively g of the of the questions and
state, and local questions questions but does not fully
governments; role of with detailed does not fully develop
insurance explanation develop comprehensive
companies; role of comprehensive answers
employers; role of answers for each
for each.
providers; role of
consumers
-How health care Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
would be paid for answers substantial substantial understanding
questions understandin understanding of the
comprehensively g of the of the questions and
questions questions but does not fully
with detailed does not fully develop
explanation develop comprehensive
comprehensive answers
answers for each
for each.
-The advantage of Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
your system over answers substantial substantial understanding
the existing one questions understandin understanding of the
comprehensively g of the of the questions and
questions questions but does not fully
with detailed does not fully develop

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explanation develop comprehensive

comprehensive answers
answers for each
for each.
-The biggest Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
criticism your answers substantial substantial understanding
opponents would questions understandin understanding of the
have of your system comprehensively g of the of the questions and
questions questions but does not fully
with detailed does not fully develop
explanation develop comprehensive
comprehensive answers
answers for each
for each.
-How you would Fully/completely Shows Shows Shows some Off topic
answer this criticism answers substantial substantial understanding
questions understandin understanding of the
comprehensively g of the of the questions and
questions questions but does not fully
with detailed does not fully develop
explanation develop comprehensive
comprehensive answers
answers for each
for each.

Evaluations and Grading Criteria

Requirement Points
Film Review -  Individual Paper 10
Blackboard Discussion 1 5
Blackboard Discussion 2 5
Blackboard Discussion 3 5
Blackboard Discussion 4 5
Project 1: Role of Federal Government in Health Care 10
Project 2: Overview of the Health Care System of 10
another Nation
Project 3: Interview with Health Care System 10
Stakeholder
Project 4: Health Care Delivery Issues and Planning— 20

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Design your own Health Care System

Final Exam 20
TOTAL 100

Attendance
Students must comply with the attendance policy of the University outlined in the CDU Catalog and also
provided in each course syllabus. Attendance in all nursing courses is conducive to the learning
experience of each student. The learning that results from the interaction and sharing with other
students is an important and integrative aspect of the learning process. Therefore, attendance at all
classes is expected. MMDSON policy states that attendance is required for at least 90% of all clinical
and theory courses; if attendance falls below 90%, the course grade may be lowered one course grade
for every class session missed. It is expected that students will arrive on time for class. Absence from
clinical for more than one session must be made up and could result in clinical failure, thus a failure
in the class. All absences must be made up with course/clinical instructor’s guidance.

All clinical absences are required to be made up in the Clinical Setting or via simulation. Excessive
absence from clinical sessions may result in the inability to meet course objectives and failure of the
course. Absenteeism from a clinical day that is due to unavoidable and serious reason is acceptable. In
such circumstances, the student must advise his/her instructor immediately and make arrangements to
complete course requirements.

Absences must be reported to the instructor prior to the scheduled class clinical/lab/simulation time.
Students are responsible for making up any skills lab and clinical/simulation lab hours before the next
scheduled skills lab or clinical rotation. If the time missed is longer than 2 weeks (for example, 10% of
the required clinical experience), the student will be required to repeat the course. Students who must
repeat a course will not be allowed to progress with the cohort. Students can only fail one course in the
program.

Tardiness

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Regular class/clinical attendance is a student obligation and the student is responsible for all the work
including test and written work of all class meetings. No right or privilege exists that permits a student
to be late from any given class meetings except instructor excused absences (illness, family
emergencies). If you must enter late, do so quietly and do not disrupt the class.
Students arriving late for an examination, quiz, or other activity may be denied admission to class at the
instructor’s option until after the activity is over.

Leave Class Early Policy

Do not leave class early unless it is an absolute necessity. If you know in advance you will need to leave
class early, sit near an exit and inform the instructor prior to the start of class.
Chronic tardiness and or leaving class early may adversely affect your course grade and may cause you
to receive a grade of F.

Examination Policy
Students are strongly advised to attend all classes. Students who are absent from a regularly scheduled
examination will receive a grade of “0” zero as their examination grade. To avoid a zero students must
notify the faculty member administering the examination or course coordinator of the absence within 24
hours prior to the scheduled examination. Only urgent occurrences (i.e. Death in the immediate family
or illness of the student) will be accepted as a reason for absence. Make up exams will be administered
with proof of the urgency (i.e. Signed note from the treating practitioner), and at the discretion of the
faculty. Final examinations are administered according to the established schedule; changes are
permitted at the discretion of teaching faculty.

Grading
To pass each nursing course, MSN students must obtain a cumulative grade of 80% (B) for courses and
RN-BSN students must obtain a cumulative grade of 76% (C+) (Please see chart below). However, in
all graduate nursing tracks, an overall grade point average of “B” or better is required to progress in the
program. Students must pass the assigned “pass/fail” components of each course and must complete all
clinical hours where required. Grading criteria per School of Nursing standards is listed below:

Grading criteria/scale per School of Nursing standards are listed below:

MSN/PMC
A 94% or above = 4.0
A- 90-93% = 3.67
B+ 86-89% = 3.33
B 80-85% = 3.00
Any Grade lower than B is
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Academic Integrity
Expectation: Both the SON and the university expect academic integrity in all projects, papers,
examinations, etc.

Definitions: Academic Integrity: The maintenance of academic integrity and quality education is the
responsibility of each student at Charles Drew University. Cheating or plagiarism in connection with an
academic program is an offense for which a student will be expelled, suspended, or given another
disciplinary action.

Academic dishonesty diminishes the quality of scholarship and defrauds those who depend upon the
integrity of the educational system. Academic dishonesty includes:

Cheating
Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any
academic exercise.
A. Students completing any examination should assume that external assistance (e.g. books,
notes, calculators, and conversations with others) is prohibited unless specifically authorized by
the instructor.
B. Students may not allow others to conduct research or prepare work for them without
advance authorization from the instructor.
C. Substantial portions of the same academic work may not be submitted for credit in more
than one course without authorization.

Fabrication: Intentional falsification or invention of any information or citation in an academic

exercise.

Facilitating Academic Dishonesty: Intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another

commit an act of academic dishonesty.

Plagiarism: To steal or pass off the words or ideas of another as one’s own, or to use without
crediting the source.

Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication and facilitating academic dishonesty will receive an “F” for that
assignment plus permanent probation for all students(s) involved.
Any incident of violation of the Academic Integrity Policy may be handled by a faculty member or may
be treated as a judicial action, following the Student Codes of Conduct in the Student Handbook.
Documentation of a violation and any resulting discipline may be placed in the student’s file.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides
comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation
requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for

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reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an
accommodation, please contact CDU’s Student Disability Services. More information can be found on
the CDU website student affairs link, services and reasonable accommodations for students with
disabilities at https://www.cdrewu.edu/stu/Reasonable.

CDU Advantage Domains and Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

Graduate & Post Graduate Level

Excellence in Social Justice Global Community & Health Policy

Specialized International Experiential
Knowledge Experience Education
and Research
Design & Conduct Design & Design and plan a Design and plan a Evaluate and propose
Research Using implement a project project that offers project that applies a policy using

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various methods, using principles of solutions to local, knowledge, values principles of policy
concepts, ethics and social justice and national or global and skills gained in development to
theories pertinent to leadership with the health challenges. the classroom to advance health
understanding under context of cultureal address community promotion initiatives.
resourced communities diversity. wellness.
in a chosen field of
study
Nursing 511 Fundmanetals Fundamentals Fundamentals Fundamentals
Students Discuss Cultural Clinical experience Discuss current
encouraged to Diversity in Spa 6 and Spa 7 policy as it relates
attend meetings to patient care
and
inservices.

Refer to University Catalog

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