DNP-810 Health Issues for the Aging GCU

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Assessment Description

As of 2017, health care expenditures in the United States are near 17.9% of our gross domestic product (GDP), with a major portion of Medicare funding going toward chronic illness and care at the last 6 months of life. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) has made some initial legislative changes in the U.S. health system, but not sufficient enough to address growing expenditures and caring for the large aging population. In this assignment, learners will synthesize issues in aging with health policy solutions by writing a paper on one health issue for older individuals addressed in the topic and offering a policy solution. Example of issue: In 2014, more than 50% of the costs of institutional long-term care for older persons was paid for with public funds from Medicaid.

General Guidelines:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic and at least one in-text citation for each source be included.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Directions:

Write a paper (1,000-1,250 words) that addresses a health issue for older individuals. Include the following:

Evaluate what the literature suggests as a resolution to your chosen issue.
Discuss any attempts to incorporate the solution into public policy.
Determine the barriers to implementation of the solution.
Analyze the options being discussed for public or private funding.
Propose your own recommendation.

Rubric Criteria

Total125 points

Criterion	1. Unsatisfactory	2. Less Than Satisfactory	3. Satisfactory	4. Good	5. Excellent
Options Discussed for Public or Private Funding Options Discussed for Public or Private Funding	0 points Analysis of the options being discussed for public or private funding is not presented.	14 points Analysis of the options being discussed for public or private funding is presented but incomplete.	15.4 points Analysis of the options being discussed for public or private funding is presented but done at a perfunctory level.	16.1 points Analysis of the options being discussed for public or private funding is clearly presented. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from mostly current scholarly sources, but some outdated sources are used.	17.5 points Analysis of the options being discussed for public or private funding is clearly presented. Discussion is insightful and detailed. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
Recommended Solution Recommended Solution	0 points A recommended solution has not presented.	14 points A recommended solution is presented but incomplete.	15.4 points A recommended solution is presented but done at a perfunctory level.	16.1 points A recommended solution is clearly presented. Sources used are mostly current and scholarly, but some sources are outdated.	17.5 points A recommended solution is clearly presented. Sources used as support are from current scholarly sources.
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.	5 points Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.	5.5 points Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.	5.75 points Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.	6.25 points All format elements are correct.
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 and/or sentence construction are used.	6 points Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.	6.6 points Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.	6.9 points Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.	7.5 points Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to as	0 points Sources are not documented.	5 points Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.	5.5 points Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.	5.75 points Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.	6.25 points Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
Thesis Development and Purpose Thesis Development and Purpose	0 points Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.	7 points Thesis is insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.	7.7 points Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.	8.05 points Thesis is clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.	8.75 points Thesis is comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
Attempts to Incorporate the Solution Into Public Policy Attempts to Incorporate the Solution Into Public Policy	0 points Discussion of any attempts to incorporate the solution into public policy is not present.	14 points Discussion of any attempts to incorporate the solution into public policy is present but incomplete.	15.4 points Discussion of any attempts to incorporate the solution into public policy is present but done at a perfunctory level.	16.1 points Discussion of any attempts to incorporate the solution into public policy is clearly present. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly but dated sources.	17.5 points Discussion of any attempts to incorporate the solution into public policy is clearly present. Discussion is insightful. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
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 thesis. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.	7 points Sufficient justification of thesis is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.	7.7 points Argument is orderly but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of the thesis. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.	8.05 points Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression in support of the thesis from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.	8.75 points Clear and convincing argument that presents persuasive evidence in support of the thesis in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
Resolution to the Selected Issue Suggested by Literature Resolution to the Selected Issue Suggested by Literature	0 points Evaluation of what the literature suggests as a resolution to the selected issue is not present.	14 points Evaluation of what the literature suggests as a resolution to the selected issue is present but incomplete.	15.4 points Evaluation of what the literature suggests as a resolution to the selected issue is present but done at a perfunctory level.	16.1 points Evaluation of what the literature suggests as a resolution to the selected issue is clearly presented. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly but dated sources.	17.5 points Evaluation of what the literature suggests as a resolution to the selected issue is clearly present. Discussion is insightful. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
Barriers to Implementation of the Solution Barriers to Implementation of the Solution	0 points Determination of the barriers to implementation of the solution is not presented.	14 points Determination of the barriers to implementation of the solution is presented but incomplete.	15.4 points Determination of the barriers to implementation of the solution is presented but done at a perfunctory level.	16.1 points Determination of the barriers to implementation of the solution is clearly presented. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from mostly current scholarly sources, but some outdated sources are used.	17.5 points Determination of the barriers to implementation of the solution is clearly presented. Discussion is insightful and detailed. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.

Criterion

1. Unsatisfactory

2. Less Than Satisfactory

3. Satisfactory

4. Good

5. Excellent

Options Discussed for Public or Private Funding

Options Discussed for Public or Private Funding

0 points

Analysis of the options being discussed for public or private funding is not presented.

14 points

Analysis of the options being discussed for public or private funding is presented but incomplete.

15.4 points

Analysis of the options being discussed for public or private funding is presented but done at a perfunctory level.

16.1 points

Analysis of the options being discussed for public or private funding is clearly presented. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from mostly current scholarly sources, but some outdated sources are used.

17.5 points

Analysis of the options being discussed for public or private funding is clearly presented. Discussion is insightful and detailed. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.

Recommended Solution

Recommended Solution

0 points

A recommended solution has not presented.

14 points

A recommended solution is presented but incomplete.

15.4 points

A recommended solution is presented but done at a perfunctory level.

16.1 points

A recommended solution is clearly presented. Sources used are mostly current and scholarly, but some sources are outdated.

17.5 points

A recommended solution is clearly presented. Sources used as support are from current scholarly sources.

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.

5 points

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

5.5 points

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

5.75 points

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

6.25 points

All format elements are correct.

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 and/or sentence construction are used.

6 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.

6.6 points

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

6.9 points

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.

7.5 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to as

0 points

Sources are not documented.

5 points

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

5.5 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

5.75 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

6.25 points

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

Thesis Development and Purpose

Thesis Development and Purpose

0 points

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

7 points

Thesis is insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.

7.7 points

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

8.05 points

Thesis is clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

8.75 points

Thesis is comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Attempts to Incorporate the Solution Into Public Policy

Attempts to Incorporate the Solution Into Public Policy

0 points

Discussion of any attempts to incorporate the solution into public policy is not present.

14 points

Discussion of any attempts to incorporate the solution into public policy is present but incomplete.

15.4 points

Discussion of any attempts to incorporate the solution into public policy is present but done at a perfunctory level.

16.1 points

Discussion of any attempts to incorporate the solution into public policy is clearly present. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly but dated sources.

17.5 points

Discussion of any attempts to incorporate the solution into public policy is clearly present. Discussion is insightful. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.

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 thesis. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

7 points

Sufficient justification of thesis is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

7.7 points

Argument is orderly but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of the thesis. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

8.05 points

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression in support of the thesis from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

8.75 points

Clear and convincing argument that presents persuasive evidence in support of the thesis in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

Resolution to the Selected Issue Suggested by Literature

Resolution to the Selected Issue Suggested by Literature

0 points

Evaluation of what the literature suggests as a resolution to the selected issue is not present.

14 points

Evaluation of what the literature suggests as a resolution to the selected issue is present but incomplete.

15.4 points

Evaluation of what the literature suggests as a resolution to the selected issue is present but done at a perfunctory level.

16.1 points

Evaluation of what the literature suggests as a resolution to the selected issue is clearly presented. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly but dated sources.

17.5 points

Evaluation of what the literature suggests as a resolution to the selected issue is clearly present. Discussion is insightful. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.

Barriers to Implementation of the Solution

Barriers to Implementation of the Solution

0 points

Determination of the barriers to implementation of the solution is not presented.

14 points

Determination of the barriers to implementation of the solution is presented but incomplete.

15.4 points

Determination of the barriers to implementation of the solution is presented but done at a perfunctory level.

16.1 points

Determination of the barriers to implementation of the solution is clearly presented. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from mostly current scholarly sources, but some outdated sources are used.

17.5 points

Determination of the barriers to implementation of the solution is clearly presented. Discussion is insightful and detailed. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.

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Grading Rubric

Performance Category	100% or highest level of performance 100% 16 points	Very good or high level of performance 88% 14 points	Acceptable level of performance 81% 13 points	Inadequate demonstration of expectations 68% 11 points	Deficient level of performance 56% 9 points	Failing level of performance 55% or less 0 points
Total Points Possible= 50	16 Points	14 Points	13 Points	11 Points	9 Points	0 Points
Scholarliness Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic topics.	Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information
	16 Points	14 Points	13 Points	11 Points	9 Points	0 Points
Application of Course Knowledge Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply principles, knowledge and information learned in the outside readings and relate them to real-life professional situations	Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from and scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three of the following elements Applies principles, knowledge and information and scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
	10 Points	9 Points			6 Points	0 Points
Interactive Dialogue Initial post should be a minimum of 300 words (references do not count toward word count) The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each (references do not count toward word count) Responses are substantive and relate to the topic.	Demonstrated all of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.	Demonstrated 3 of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.			Demonstrated 2 of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.	Demonstrated 1 or less of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.
	8 Points	7 Points	6 Points	5 Points	4 Points	0 Points
Grammar, Syntax, APA Points deducted for improper grammar, syntax and APA style of writing. The source of information is the APA Manual 6th Edition Error is defined to be a unique APA error. Same type of error is only counted as one error.	The following was present: 0-3 errors in APA format AND Responses have 0-3 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND Writing style is generally clear, focused on topic,and facilitates communication.	The following was present: 4-6 errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses have 4-5 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is somewhat focused on topic.	The following was present: 7-9 errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses have 6-7 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is slightly focused on topic making discussion difficult to understand.	The following was present: 10- 12 errors in APA format AND/OR Responses have 8-9 grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand.	The following was present: 13 – 15 errors in APA format AND/OR Responses have 8-10 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand. AND/OR The student continues to make repeated mistakes in any of the above areas after written correction by the instructor.	The following was present: 16 to greater errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses have more than 10 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. AND/OR Writing style does not facilitate communication
	0 Points Deducted					5 Points Lost
Participation Requirements	Demonstrated the following: Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on 3 separate days					Failed to demonstrate the following: Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on 3 separate days
	0 Points Lost					5 Points Lost
Due Date Requirements	Demonstrated all of the following: The initial posting to the graded threaded discussion topic is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT. A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT.					Demonstrates one or less of the following. The initial posting to the graded threaded discussion topic is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT. A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT.

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