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**## RegulatoryAgenciesAssignment.docx**

Regulatory agencies are the physical manifestation of health care legislation. Each agency has a specific mission that is carried out under the authority of Congress.

Choose a health care organization of interest to you. Write a 1,000-1,250 word paper that addresses the following:

1. Describe the purpose, mission, and goals of this health care organization. Provide an overview of the type of health care organization and the community it serves.

2. Identify the regulating agencies that oversee the organization. What are the specific responsibilities assigned to regulating agencies? How do regulating agencies support heath care and the stakeholders in health care?

3. Identify a health care issue/topic relevant for this organization (workplace safety, patient safety, quality, fraud and abuse, injury, etc.). Discuss the relevance of this issue or topic for the organization.

4. Describe the role of the organization or administrator in compliance. What are the actions a health care administrator takes to comply with health care legislation?

Support your essay by including three to five scholarly sources, including your textbook.

**## Rubric-RegulatoryAgencies.pdf**

Regulatory Agencies – Rubric Total 90 points

Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory
2. Less than

Satisfactory
3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent

Health Care Organization

Health Care Organization

0 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization and the

community it serves is

absent, inappropriate, or

irrelevant.

11.7 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization and the

community it serves is weak

or marginal and contains

gaps.

13.5 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization and the

community it serves is at the

cursory level and contains

minimal gaps.

15.3 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization, and

the community it serves is

clear and integrated and

contains no gaps.

18 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization and the

community it serves is

thorough and well integrated

and contains no gaps.

Regulatory Agencies

Regulatory Agencies

0 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is

absent, inappropriate, or

irrelevant. An explanation of

how regulatory agencies

support health care and

stakeholders in health care is

absent, inappropriate, or

irrelevant.

11.7 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is weak

or marginal and contains

gaps. An explanation of how

regulatory agencies support

health care and stakeholders

in health care is weak or

marginal and contains gaps.

13.5 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is at the

cursory level and contains

minimal gaps. An explanation

of how regulatory agencies

support health care and

stakeholders in health care is

at the cursory level and

contains minimal gaps.

15.3 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is clear

and integrated and contains

no gaps. An explanation of

how regulatory agencies

support health care and

stakeholders in health care is

clear and integrated and

contains no gaps.

18 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is

thorough and well integrated

and contains no gaps. An

explanation of how

regulatory agencies support

health care and stakeholders

in health care is thorough

and well integrated and

contains no gaps.

Topic or Issue

Topic or Issue

0 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of

the topic or issue, is absent,

inappropriate, or irrelevant.

8.78 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of

the topic or issue, is weak or

marginal and contains gaps.

10.13 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of

the topic or issue, is at the

cursory level and contains

minimal gaps.

11.48 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of

the topic or issue, is clear

and integrated and contains

no gaps.

13.5 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of the

topic or issue, is thorough

and well integrated and

contains no gaps.

Organizational or

Administrative Role in

Compliance

Organizational or

Administrative Role in

Compliance

0 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is absent or

inaccurate. The explanation

of the actions a health care

administrator takes to

comply with health care

legislation is incomplete.

8.78 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is weak or

marginal and contains gaps.

The description includes a

brief and unclear explanation

of the actions a health care

administrator takes to

comply with health care

legislation.

10.13 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is cursory. The

description includes a

general explanation of the

actions a health care

administrator takes to

comply with health care

legislation.

11.48 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is detailed and

clear. The description

includes a thorough

explanation of the actions a

health care administrator

takes to comply with health

care legislation.

13.5 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is detailed and

comprehensive. The

description includes a

detailed and flawless

explanation of the actions a

health care administrator

takes to comply with health

care legislation.

Thesis Development and

Purpose

Thesis Development and

Purpose

0 points

Paper lacks any discernible

overall purpose or organizing

claim.

4.1 points

Thesis is insufficiently

developed or vague. Purpose

is not clear.

4.73 points

Thesis is apparent and

appropriate to purpose.

5.35 points

Thesis is clear and forecasts

the development of the

paper. Thesis is descriptive

and reflective of the

arguments and appropriate

to the purpose.

6.3 points

Thesis is comprehensive and

contains the essence of the

paper. Thesis statement

makes the purpose of the

paper clear.

Argument Logic and

Construction

Argument Logic and

Construction

0 points

Statement of purpose is not

justified by the conclusion.

The conclusion does not

support the claim made.

Argument is incoherent and

uses noncredible sources.

4.68 points

Sufficient justification of

claims is lacking. Argument

lacks consistent unity. There

are obvious flaws in the logic.

Some sources have

questionable credibility.

5.4 points

Argument is orderly, but may

have a few inconsistencies.

The argument presents

minimal justification of

claims. Argument logically,

but not thoroughly, supports

the purpose. Sources used

are credible. Introduction

6.12 points

Argument shows logical

progression. Techniques of

argumentation are evident.

There is a smooth

progression of claims from

introduction to conclusion.

Most sources are

authoritative.

7.2 points

Clear and convincing

argument presents a

persuasive claim in a

distinctive and compelling

manner. All sources are

authoritative.

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Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory
2. Less than

Satisfactory
3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent

and conclusion bracket the

thesis.

Mechanics of Writing

(includes spelling,

punctuation, grammar,

language use)

Mechanics of Writing

(includes spelling,

punctuation, grammar,

language use)

0 points

Surface errors are pervasive

enough that they impede

communication of meaning.

Inappropriate word choice or

sentence construction is

used.

2.93 points

Frequent and repetitive

mechanical errors distract

the reader. Inconsistencies in

language choice (register) or

word choice are present.

Sentence structure is correct

but not varied.

3.38 points

Some mechanical errors or

typos are present, but they

are not overly distracting to

the reader. Correct and

varied sentence structure

and audience-appropriate

language are employed.

3.82 points

Prose is largely free of

mechanical errors, although

a few may be present. The

writer uses a variety of

effective sentence structures

and figures of speech.

4.5 points

Writer is clearly in command

of standard, written,

academic English.

Paper Format (use of

appropriate style for the

major and assignment)

Paper Format (use of

appropriate style for the

major and assignment)

0 points

Template is not used

appropriately, or

documentation format is

rarely followed correctly.

2.93 points

Appropriate template is

used, but some elements are

missing or mistaken. A lack

of control with formatting is

apparent.

3.38 points

Appropriate template is

used. Formatting is correct,

although some minor errors

may be present.

3.82 points

Appropriate template is fully

used. There are virtually no

errors in formatting style.

4.5 points

All format elements are

correct.

Documentation of Sources

Documentation of Sources

(citations, footnotes,

references, bibliography, etc.,

as appropriate to assignment

and style)

0 points

Sources are not documented.

2.93 points

Documentation of sources is

inconsistent or incorrect, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, with numerous

formatting errors.

3.38 points

Sources are documented, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, although some

formatting errors may be

present.

3.82 points

Sources are documented, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, and format is

mostly correct.

4.5 points

Sources are completely and

correctly documented, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, and format is free

of error.

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**## Rubric-RegulatoryAgencies.pdf**

Regulatory Agencies – Rubric Total 90 points

Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory
2. Less than

Satisfactory
3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent

Health Care Organization

Health Care Organization

0 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization and the

community it serves is

absent, inappropriate, or

irrelevant.

11.7 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization and the

community it serves is weak

or marginal and contains

gaps.

13.5 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization and the

community it serves is at the

cursory level and contains

minimal gaps.

15.3 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization, and

the community it serves is

clear and integrated and

contains no gaps.

18 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization and the

community it serves is

thorough and well integrated

and contains no gaps.

Regulatory Agencies

Regulatory Agencies

0 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is

absent, inappropriate, or

irrelevant. An explanation of

how regulatory agencies

support health care and

stakeholders in health care is

absent, inappropriate, or

irrelevant.

11.7 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is weak

or marginal and contains

gaps. An explanation of how

regulatory agencies support

health care and stakeholders

in health care is weak or

marginal and contains gaps.

13.5 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is at the

cursory level and contains

minimal gaps. An explanation

of how regulatory agencies

support health care and

stakeholders in health care is

at the cursory level and

contains minimal gaps.

15.3 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is clear

and integrated and contains

no gaps. An explanation of

how regulatory agencies

support health care and

stakeholders in health care is

clear and integrated and

contains no gaps.

18 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is

thorough and well integrated

and contains no gaps. An

explanation of how

regulatory agencies support

health care and stakeholders

in health care is thorough

and well integrated and

contains no gaps.

Topic or Issue

Topic or Issue

0 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of

the topic or issue, is absent,

inappropriate, or irrelevant.

8.78 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of

the topic or issue, is weak or

marginal and contains gaps.

10.13 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of

the topic or issue, is at the

cursory level and contains

minimal gaps.

11.48 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of

the topic or issue, is clear

and integrated and contains

no gaps.

13.5 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of the

topic or issue, is thorough

and well integrated and

contains no gaps.

Organizational or

Administrative Role in

Compliance

Organizational or

Administrative Role in

Compliance

0 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is absent or

inaccurate. The explanation

of the actions a health care

administrator takes to

comply with health care

legislation is incomplete.

8.78 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is weak or

marginal and contains gaps.

The description includes a

brief and unclear explanation

of the actions a health care

administrator takes to

comply with health care

legislation.

10.13 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is cursory. The

description includes a

general explanation of the

actions a health care

administrator takes to

comply with health care

legislation.

11.48 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is detailed and

clear. The description

includes a thorough

explanation of the actions a

health care administrator

takes to comply with health

care legislation.

13.5 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is detailed and

comprehensive. The

description includes a

detailed and flawless

explanation of the actions a

health care administrator

takes to comply with health

care legislation.

Thesis Development and

Purpose

Thesis Development and

Purpose

0 points

Paper lacks any discernible

overall purpose or organizing

claim.

4.1 points

Thesis is insufficiently

developed or vague. Purpose

is not clear.

4.73 points

Thesis is apparent and

appropriate to purpose.

5.35 points

Thesis is clear and forecasts

the development of the

paper. Thesis is descriptive

and reflective of the

arguments and appropriate

to the purpose.

6.3 points

Thesis is comprehensive and

contains the essence of the

paper. Thesis statement

makes the purpose of the

paper clear.

Argument Logic and

Construction

Argument Logic and

Construction

0 points

Statement of purpose is not

justified by the conclusion.

The conclusion does not

support the claim made.

Argument is incoherent and

uses noncredible sources.

4.68 points

Sufficient justification of

claims is lacking. Argument

lacks consistent unity. There

are obvious flaws in the logic.

Some sources have

questionable credibility.

5.4 points

Argument is orderly, but may

have a few inconsistencies.

The argument presents

minimal justification of

claims. Argument logically,

but not thoroughly, supports

the purpose. Sources used

are credible. Introduction

6.12 points

Argument shows logical

progression. Techniques of

argumentation are evident.

There is a smooth

progression of claims from

introduction to conclusion.

Most sources are

authoritative.

7.2 points

Clear and convincing

argument presents a

persuasive claim in a

distinctive and compelling

manner. All sources are

authoritative.

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Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory
2. Less than

Satisfactory
3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent

and conclusion bracket the

thesis.

Mechanics of Writing

(includes spelling,

punctuation, grammar,

language use)

Mechanics of Writing

(includes spelling,

punctuation, grammar,

language use)

0 points

Surface errors are pervasive

enough that they impede

communication of meaning.

Inappropriate word choice or

sentence construction is

used.

2.93 points

Frequent and repetitive

mechanical errors distract

the reader. Inconsistencies in

language choice (register) or

word choice are present.

Sentence structure is correct

but not varied.

3.38 points

Some mechanical errors or

typos are present, but they

are not overly distracting to

the reader. Correct and

varied sentence structure

and audience-appropriate

language are employed.

3.82 points

Prose is largely free of

mechanical errors, although

a few may be present. The

writer uses a variety of

effective sentence structures

and figures of speech.

4.5 points

Writer is clearly in command

of standard, written,

academic English.

Paper Format (use of

appropriate style for the

major and assignment)

Paper Format (use of

appropriate style for the

major and assignment)

0 points

Template is not used

appropriately, or

documentation format is

rarely followed correctly.

2.93 points

Appropriate template is

used, but some elements are

missing or mistaken. A lack

of control with formatting is

apparent.

3.38 points

Appropriate template is

used. Formatting is correct,

although some minor errors

may be present.

3.82 points

Appropriate template is fully

used. There are virtually no

errors in formatting style.

4.5 points

All format elements are

correct.

Documentation of Sources

Documentation of Sources

(citations, footnotes,

references, bibliography, etc.,

as appropriate to assignment

and style)

0 points

Sources are not documented.

2.93 points

Documentation of sources is

inconsistent or incorrect, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, with numerous

formatting errors.

3.38 points

Sources are documented, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, although some

formatting errors may be

present.

3.82 points

Sources are documented, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, and format is

mostly correct.

4.5 points

Sources are completely and

correctly documented, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, and format is free

of error.

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**## RegulatoryAgenciesAssignment.docx**

Regulatory agencies are the physical manifestation of health care legislation. Each agency has a specific mission that is carried out under the authority of Congress.

Choose a health care organization of interest to you. Write a 1,000-1,250 word paper that addresses the following:

1. Describe the purpose, mission, and goals of this health care organization. Provide an overview of the type of health care organization and the community it serves.

2. Identify the regulating agencies that oversee the organization. What are the specific responsibilities assigned to regulating agencies? How do regulating agencies support heath care and the stakeholders in health care?

3. Identify a health care issue/topic relevant for this organization (workplace safety, patient safety, quality, fraud and abuse, injury, etc.). Discuss the relevance of this issue or topic for the organization.

4. Describe the role of the organization or administrator in compliance. What are the actions a health care administrator takes to comply with health care legislation?

Support your essay by including three to five scholarly sources, including your textbook.

**## Rubric-RegulatoryAgencies.pdf**

Regulatory Agencies – Rubric Total 90 points

Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory
2. Less than

Satisfactory
3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent

Health Care Organization

Health Care Organization

0 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization and the

community it serves is

absent, inappropriate, or

irrelevant.

11.7 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization and the

community it serves is weak

or marginal and contains

gaps.

13.5 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization and the

community it serves is at the

cursory level and contains

minimal gaps.

15.3 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization, and

the community it serves is

clear and integrated and

contains no gaps.

18 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization and the

community it serves is

thorough and well integrated

and contains no gaps.

Regulatory Agencies

Regulatory Agencies

0 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is

absent, inappropriate, or

irrelevant. An explanation of

how regulatory agencies

support health care and

stakeholders in health care is

absent, inappropriate, or

irrelevant.

11.7 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is weak

or marginal and contains

gaps. An explanation of how

regulatory agencies support

health care and stakeholders

in health care is weak or

marginal and contains gaps.

13.5 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is at the

cursory level and contains

minimal gaps. An explanation

of how regulatory agencies

support health care and

stakeholders in health care is

at the cursory level and

contains minimal gaps.

15.3 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is clear

and integrated and contains

no gaps. An explanation of

how regulatory agencies

support health care and

stakeholders in health care is

clear and integrated and

contains no gaps.

18 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is

thorough and well integrated

and contains no gaps. An

explanation of how

regulatory agencies support

health care and stakeholders

in health care is thorough

and well integrated and

contains no gaps.

Topic or Issue

Topic or Issue

0 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of

the topic or issue, is absent,

inappropriate, or irrelevant.

8.78 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of

the topic or issue, is weak or

marginal and contains gaps.

10.13 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of

the topic or issue, is at the

cursory level and contains

minimal gaps.

11.48 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of

the topic or issue, is clear

and integrated and contains

no gaps.

13.5 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of the

topic or issue, is thorough

and well integrated and

contains no gaps.

Organizational or

Administrative Role in

Compliance

Organizational or

Administrative Role in

Compliance

0 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is absent or

inaccurate. The explanation

of the actions a health care

administrator takes to

comply with health care

legislation is incomplete.

8.78 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is weak or

marginal and contains gaps.

The description includes a

brief and unclear explanation

of the actions a health care

administrator takes to

comply with health care

legislation.

10.13 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is cursory. The

description includes a

general explanation of the

actions a health care

administrator takes to

comply with health care

legislation.

11.48 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is detailed and

clear. The description

includes a thorough

explanation of the actions a

health care administrator

takes to comply with health

care legislation.

13.5 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is detailed and

comprehensive. The

description includes a

detailed and flawless

explanation of the actions a

health care administrator

takes to comply with health

care legislation.

Thesis Development and

Purpose

Thesis Development and

Purpose

0 points

Paper lacks any discernible

overall purpose or organizing

claim.

4.1 points

Thesis is insufficiently

developed or vague. Purpose

is not clear.

4.73 points

Thesis is apparent and

appropriate to purpose.

5.35 points

Thesis is clear and forecasts

the development of the

paper. Thesis is descriptive

and reflective of the

arguments and appropriate

to the purpose.

6.3 points

Thesis is comprehensive and

contains the essence of the

paper. Thesis statement

makes the purpose of the

paper clear.

Argument Logic and

Construction

Argument Logic and

Construction

0 points

Statement of purpose is not

justified by the conclusion.

The conclusion does not

support the claim made.

Argument is incoherent and

uses noncredible sources.

4.68 points

Sufficient justification of

claims is lacking. Argument

lacks consistent unity. There

are obvious flaws in the logic.

Some sources have

questionable credibility.

5.4 points

Argument is orderly, but may

have a few inconsistencies.

The argument presents

minimal justification of

claims. Argument logically,

but not thoroughly, supports

the purpose. Sources used

are credible. Introduction

6.12 points

Argument shows logical

progression. Techniques of

argumentation are evident.

There is a smooth

progression of claims from

introduction to conclusion.

Most sources are

authoritative.

7.2 points

Clear and convincing

argument presents a

persuasive claim in a

distinctive and compelling

manner. All sources are

authoritative.

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Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory
2. Less than

Satisfactory
3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent

and conclusion bracket the

thesis.

Mechanics of Writing

(includes spelling,

punctuation, grammar,

language use)

Mechanics of Writing

(includes spelling,

punctuation, grammar,

language use)

0 points

Surface errors are pervasive

enough that they impede

communication of meaning.

Inappropriate word choice or

sentence construction is

used.

2.93 points

Frequent and repetitive

mechanical errors distract

the reader. Inconsistencies in

language choice (register) or

word choice are present.

Sentence structure is correct

but not varied.

3.38 points

Some mechanical errors or

typos are present, but they

are not overly distracting to

the reader. Correct and

varied sentence structure

and audience-appropriate

language are employed.

3.82 points

Prose is largely free of

mechanical errors, although

a few may be present. The

writer uses a variety of

effective sentence structures

and figures of speech.

4.5 points

Writer is clearly in command

of standard, written,

academic English.

Paper Format (use of

appropriate style for the

major and assignment)

Paper Format (use of

appropriate style for the

major and assignment)

0 points

Template is not used

appropriately, or

documentation format is

rarely followed correctly.

2.93 points

Appropriate template is

used, but some elements are

missing or mistaken. A lack

of control with formatting is

apparent.

3.38 points

Appropriate template is

used. Formatting is correct,

although some minor errors

may be present.

3.82 points

Appropriate template is fully

used. There are virtually no

errors in formatting style.

4.5 points

All format elements are

correct.

Documentation of Sources

Documentation of Sources

(citations, footnotes,

references, bibliography, etc.,

as appropriate to assignment

and style)

0 points

Sources are not documented.

2.93 points

Documentation of sources is

inconsistent or incorrect, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, with numerous

formatting errors.

3.38 points

Sources are documented, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, although some

formatting errors may be

present.

3.82 points

Sources are documented, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, and format is

mostly correct.

4.5 points

Sources are completely and

correctly documented, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, and format is free

of error.

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**## RegulatoryAgenciesAssignment.docx**

Regulatory agencies are the physical manifestation of health care legislation. Each agency has a specific mission that is carried out under the authority of Congress.

Choose a health care organization of interest to you. Write a 1,000-1,250 word paper that addresses the following:

1. Describe the purpose, mission, and goals of this health care organization. Provide an overview of the type of health care organization and the community it serves.

2. Identify the regulating agencies that oversee the organization. What are the specific responsibilities assigned to regulating agencies? How do regulating agencies support heath care and the stakeholders in health care?

3. Identify a health care issue/topic relevant for this organization (workplace safety, patient safety, quality, fraud and abuse, injury, etc.). Discuss the relevance of this issue or topic for the organization.

4. Describe the role of the organization or administrator in compliance. What are the actions a health care administrator takes to comply with health care legislation?

Support your essay by including three to five scholarly sources, including your textbook.

**## Rubric-RegulatoryAgencies.pdf**

Regulatory Agencies – Rubric Total 90 points

Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory
2. Less than

Satisfactory
3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent

Health Care Organization

Health Care Organization

0 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization and the

community it serves is

absent, inappropriate, or

irrelevant.

11.7 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization and the

community it serves is weak

or marginal and contains

gaps.

13.5 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization and the

community it serves is at the

cursory level and contains

minimal gaps.

15.3 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization, and

the community it serves is

clear and integrated and

contains no gaps.

18 points

An overview of the purpose,

mission, and goals of the

selected organization and the

community it serves is

thorough and well integrated

and contains no gaps.

Regulatory Agencies

Regulatory Agencies

0 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is

absent, inappropriate, or

irrelevant. An explanation of

how regulatory agencies

support health care and

stakeholders in health care is

absent, inappropriate, or

irrelevant.

11.7 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is weak

or marginal and contains

gaps. An explanation of how

regulatory agencies support

health care and stakeholders

in health care is weak or

marginal and contains gaps.

13.5 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is at the

cursory level and contains

minimal gaps. An explanation

of how regulatory agencies

support health care and

stakeholders in health care is

at the cursory level and

contains minimal gaps.

15.3 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is clear

and integrated and contains

no gaps. An explanation of

how regulatory agencies

support health care and

stakeholders in health care is

clear and integrated and

contains no gaps.

18 points

A description of the

regulatory agencies that

oversee the organization,

including the specific

responsibilities assigned to

regulatory agencies, is

thorough and well integrated

and contains no gaps. An

explanation of how

regulatory agencies support

health care and stakeholders

in health care is thorough

and well integrated and

contains no gaps.

Topic or Issue

Topic or Issue

0 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of

the topic or issue, is absent,

inappropriate, or irrelevant.

8.78 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of

the topic or issue, is weak or

marginal and contains gaps.

10.13 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of

the topic or issue, is at the

cursory level and contains

minimal gaps.

11.48 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of

the topic or issue, is clear

and integrated and contains

no gaps.

13.5 points

A description of a health care

topic or issue relevant for the

selected organization,

including the relevance of the

topic or issue, is thorough

and well integrated and

contains no gaps.

Organizational or

Administrative Role in

Compliance

Organizational or

Administrative Role in

Compliance

0 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is absent or

inaccurate. The explanation

of the actions a health care

administrator takes to

comply with health care

legislation is incomplete.

8.78 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is weak or

marginal and contains gaps.

The description includes a

brief and unclear explanation

of the actions a health care

administrator takes to

comply with health care

legislation.

10.13 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is cursory. The

description includes a

general explanation of the

actions a health care

administrator takes to

comply with health care

legislation.

11.48 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is detailed and

clear. The description

includes a thorough

explanation of the actions a

health care administrator

takes to comply with health

care legislation.

13.5 points

A description of the

organizational or

administrative role in

compliance is detailed and

comprehensive. The

description includes a

detailed and flawless

explanation of the actions a

health care administrator

takes to comply with health

care legislation.

Thesis Development and

Purpose

Thesis Development and

Purpose

0 points

Paper lacks any discernible

overall purpose or organizing

claim.

4.1 points

Thesis is insufficiently

developed or vague. Purpose

is not clear.

4.73 points

Thesis is apparent and

appropriate to purpose.

5.35 points

Thesis is clear and forecasts

the development of the

paper. Thesis is descriptive

and reflective of the

arguments and appropriate

to the purpose.

6.3 points

Thesis is comprehensive and

contains the essence of the

paper. Thesis statement

makes the purpose of the

paper clear.

Argument Logic and

Construction

Argument Logic and

Construction

0 points

Statement of purpose is not

justified by the conclusion.

The conclusion does not

support the claim made.

Argument is incoherent and

uses noncredible sources.

4.68 points

Sufficient justification of

claims is lacking. Argument

lacks consistent unity. There

are obvious flaws in the logic.

Some sources have

questionable credibility.

5.4 points

Argument is orderly, but may

have a few inconsistencies.

The argument presents

minimal justification of

claims. Argument logically,

but not thoroughly, supports

the purpose. Sources used

are credible. Introduction

6.12 points

Argument shows logical

progression. Techniques of

argumentation are evident.

There is a smooth

progression of claims from

introduction to conclusion.

Most sources are

authoritative.

7.2 points

Clear and convincing

argument presents a

persuasive claim in a

distinctive and compelling

manner. All sources are

authoritative.

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Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory
2. Less than

Satisfactory
3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent

and conclusion bracket the

thesis.

Mechanics of Writing

(includes spelling,

punctuation, grammar,

language use)

Mechanics of Writing

(includes spelling,

punctuation, grammar,

language use)

0 points

Surface errors are pervasive

enough that they impede

communication of meaning.

Inappropriate word choice or

sentence construction is

used.

2.93 points

Frequent and repetitive

mechanical errors distract

the reader. Inconsistencies in

language choice (register) or

word choice are present.

Sentence structure is correct

but not varied.

3.38 points

Some mechanical errors or

typos are present, but they

are not overly distracting to

the reader. Correct and

varied sentence structure

and audience-appropriate

language are employed.

3.82 points

Prose is largely free of

mechanical errors, although

a few may be present. The

writer uses a variety of

effective sentence structures

and figures of speech.

4.5 points

Writer is clearly in command

of standard, written,

academic English.

Paper Format (use of

appropriate style for the

major and assignment)

Paper Format (use of

appropriate style for the

major and assignment)

0 points

Template is not used

appropriately, or

documentation format is

rarely followed correctly.

2.93 points

Appropriate template is

used, but some elements are

missing or mistaken. A lack

of control with formatting is

apparent.

3.38 points

Appropriate template is

used. Formatting is correct,

although some minor errors

may be present.

3.82 points

Appropriate template is fully

used. There are virtually no

errors in formatting style.

4.5 points

All format elements are

correct.

Documentation of Sources

Documentation of Sources

(citations, footnotes,

references, bibliography, etc.,

as appropriate to assignment

and style)

0 points

Sources are not documented.

2.93 points

Documentation of sources is

inconsistent or incorrect, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, with numerous

formatting errors.

3.38 points

Sources are documented, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, although some

formatting errors may be

present.

3.82 points

Sources are documented, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, and format is

mostly correct.

4.5 points

Sources are completely and

correctly documented, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, and format is free

of error.

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