0\u00a0points<\/p>\n

Licensure information is omitted.<\/p>\n

Type and Focus of Proposed Practice Site<\/strong><\/p>\n

15\u00a0points<\/p>\n

Criteria Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Type and Focus of Proposed Practice Site<\/p>\n

\n
1. Target<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

   15\u00a0points<\/p>\n

   The type and focus of the proposed practice site are clearly and accurately described.<\/p>\n

   \n
   1. Acceptable<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      13.8\u00a0points<\/p>\n

      NA<\/p>\n

      \n
      1. Approaching<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

         13.2\u00a0points<\/p>\n

         NA<\/p>\n

         \n
         1. Insufficient<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            12\u00a0points<\/p>\n

            The type and focus of the proposed practice site are unclear. More specific information is needed.<\/p>\n

            \n
            1. Unsatisfactory<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

               0\u00a0points<\/p>\n

               The type and focus of the proposed practice site are omitted.<\/p>\n

               Patient Practice Problem Occurring at Site<\/strong><\/p>\n

               15\u00a0points<\/p>\n

               Criteria Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

               Patient Practice Problem Occurring at Site<\/p>\n

               \n
               1. Target<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  15\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                  A patient practice problem occurring at the proposed practice, including why it is considered a patient problem, is clearly explained. Supporting data, or a plan for obtaining the data needed, are provided.<\/p>\n

                  \n
                  1. Acceptable<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                     13.8\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                     A patient practice problem occurring at the proposed practice, including why it is considered a patient problem, is adequately explained. Supporting data, or a plan for obtaining the data needed, are provided. Some detail is needed for accuracy or clarity.<\/p>\n

                     \n
                     1. Approaching<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        13.2\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                        A patient practice problem occurring at the proposed practice, including why it is considered a patient problem, is generally explained. Supporting data, or a general plan for obtaining the data needed, are provided. Additional detail or information is needed.<\/p>\n

                        \n
                        1. Insufficient<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                           12\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                           The explanation of the patient practice problem is incomplete.<\/p>\n

                           \n
                           1. Unsatisfactory<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                              0\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                              The patient practice problem is omitted.<\/p>\n

                              Proposed Evidence-Based Intervention<\/strong><\/p>\n

                              15\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                              Criteria Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

                              Proposed Evidence-Based Intervention<\/p>\n

                              \n
                              1. Target<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                 15\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                 The proposed evidence-based intervention for addressing the patient practice problem at the site, including how it is different from what is currently in place, is clearly described. Why the intervention is realistic and feasible for the practice site is clearly explained.<\/p>\n

                                 \n
                                 1. Acceptable<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                    13.8\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                    The proposed evidence-based intervention for addressing the patient practice problem at the site, including how it is different from what is currently in place, is adequately described. Why the intervention is realistic and feasible for the practice site is explained. Some detail is needed for accuracy or clarity.<\/p>\n

                                    \n
                                    1. Approaching<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                       13.2\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                       The proposed evidence-based intervention for addressing the patient practice problem at the site, including how it is different from what is currently in place, is outlined. It is unclear why the intervention is realistic and feasible for the practice site. Additional detail or information is needed.<\/p>\n

                                       \n
                                       1. Insufficient<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                          12\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                          The explanation for the proposed evidence-based intervention for addressing the patient practice problem at the site is incomplete.<\/p>\n

                                          \n
                                          1. Unsatisfactory<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                             0\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                             The proposed evidence-based intervention for addressing the patient practice problem at the site is omitted.<\/p>\n

                                             Team Implementing the DPI Intervention<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                             10\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                             Criteria Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                             Team Implementing the DPI Intervention<\/p>\n

                                             \n
                                             1. Target<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                10\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                The team that will be implementing the DPI intervention is clearly described. The team is designed so the learner has no interaction with the patients.<\/p>\n

                                                \n
                                                1. Acceptable<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                   9.2\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                   The team that will be implementing the DPI intervention is adequately described. The team is designed so the learner has no interaction with the patients. Some detail is needed for accuracy or clarity.<\/p>\n

                                                   \n
                                                   1. Approaching<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                      8.8\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                      The team that will be implementing the DPI intervention is outlined. The team appears to be designed so the learner has no interaction with the patients. Additional detail or information is needed.<\/p>\n

                                                      \n
                                                      1. Insufficient<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                         8\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                         The team that will be implementing the DPI intervention is only partially discussed.<\/p>\n

                                                         \n
                                                         1. Unsatisfactory<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                            0\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                            The team that will be implementing the DPI intervention is not discussed. The learner is identified as a member of the team interacting with the patients.<\/p>\n

                                                            Measurable Patient Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                            10\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                            Criteria Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                            Measurable Patient Outcomes<\/p>\n

                                                            \n
                                                            1. Target<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                               10\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                               The expected measurable patient outcome based on implementing the intervention, including how the new proposed process or intervention will improve the outcome, is thoroughly discussed. Details for obtaining the descriptive demographic data on the patient sample population and the measurable patient outcome data are included.<\/p>\n

                                                               \n
                                                               1. Acceptable<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                  9.2\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                  The expected measurable patient outcome based on implementing the intervention, including how the new proposed process or intervention will improve the outcome, is adequately discussed. Suggestions for obtaining the descriptive demographic data on the patient sample population and the measurable patient outcome data are included. Some detail is needed for accuracy or clarity.<\/p>\n

                                                                  \n
                                                                  1. Approaching<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                     8.8\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                     The expected measurable patient outcome based on implementing the intervention, including how the new proposed process or intervention will improve the outcome, is adequately discussed. Suggestions for obtaining the descriptive demographic data on the patient sample population, and the measurable patient outcome data are included.<\/p>\n

                                                                     \n
                                                                     1. Insufficient<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                        8\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                        A discussion of the expected measurable patient outcome based on implementing the intervention and how the new proposed process or intervention will improve the outcome is incomplete.<\/p>\n

                                                                        \n
                                                                        1. Unsatisfactory<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                           0\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                           A discussion of the expected measurable patient outcome based on implementing the intervention is omitted.<\/p>\n

                                                                           8-Week Timeframe<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                           10\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                           Criteria Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                           8-Week Timeframe<\/p>\n

                                                                           \n
                                                                           1. Target<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                              10\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                              An explanation for how the DPI Project can be implemented within the 8-week timeframe is clearly described.<\/p>\n

                                                                              \n
                                                                              1. Acceptable<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                 9.2\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                                 An explanation for how the DPI Project can be implemented within the 8-week timeframe is adequately described. Some detail is needed for accuracy or clarity.<\/p>\n

                                                                                 \n
                                                                                 1. Approaching<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                    8.8\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                                    An outline for how the DPI Project can be implemented within the 8-week timeframe is presented. Additional detail or information is needed.<\/p>\n

                                                                                    \n
                                                                                    1. Insufficient<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                       8\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                                       An incomplete outline for how the DPI Project can be implemented within the 8-week timeframe is presented.<\/p>\n

                                                                                       \n
                                                                                       1. Unsatisfactory<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                          0\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                                          How the DPI Project can be implemented within the 8-week timeframe is not explained.<\/p>\n

                                                                                          Primary Quantitative Research<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                          10\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                                          Criteria Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                          APA format and includes working links; Meets criteria on levels of evidence for primary research; published within 5 years of anticipated graduation date; working links are provided for each article.<\/p>\n

                                                                                          \n
                                                                                          1. Target<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                             10\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                                             Two primary quantitative research articles, published within 5 years of the anticipated graduation date, are presented accurately in APA format. Each article meets the criteria for primary research on the Levels of Evidence chart. Each article demonstrates strong support for the proposed intervention.<\/p>\n

                                                                                             \n
                                                                                             1. Acceptable<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                9.2\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                                                Two primary quantitative research articles, published within 5 years of the anticipated graduation date, are presented using general APA format. There are one or two errors. Each article meets the criteria for primary research on the Levels of Evidence chart. Each article demonstrates adequate support for the proposed intervention.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                \n
                                                                                                1. Approaching<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                   8.8\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                                                   One primary quantitative research article, published within 5 years of the anticipated graduation date, meets the criteria for primary research on the Levels of Evidence chart. The article is in APA format, but has several errors. The article provides general support for the proposed intervention.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                   \n
                                                                                                   1. Insufficient<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                      8\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                                                      The research articles presented do not fully meet the required criteria. It is unclear how the articles support the proposed intervention. APA format is not used; the articles cannot be accessed or found.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                      \n
                                                                                                      1. Unsatisfactory<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                         0\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                                                         Research articles have not been provided.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                         Mechanics of Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                         10\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                                                         Criteria Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                         Includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                         \n
                                                                                                         1. Target<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                            10\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                                                            Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                            \n
                                                                                                            1. Acceptable<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                               9.2\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                                                               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.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                               \n
                                                                                                               1. Approaching<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                  8.8\u00a0points<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                  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.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                                  \n
                                                                                                                  1. Insufficient<\/strong><\/strong>\n