Unit Outline
Assessment criteria: Ru
ic
Description:
This assessment requires you to discuss one of the pre-selected topics (see below), from the Australian National Preventative Health Strategy XXXXXXXXXX, in relation to a community of your choice, within Australia. You will be required to develop a detailed plan in response to this topic.
Topic
1. Reducing alcohol and other drug harm
Part A – The impact
i. Identify & describe the community of choice (200 words) i.e Aboriginal community in Alice springs Northern Te
itory
ii. Discuss the short, medium and long-term impacts of the health issue in the chosen community (300 words)
Part B – The nurse
i. Discuss the benefits of conducting a needs assessment in this community (300 words)
ii. Describe the role of the nurse in conducting the needs assessment in this community (300 words)
Part C – Needs assessment
i. Identify three needs of the community which will assist to promote improved health outcomes (100 words)
ii. Describe the resources required to address the three needs and provide a rationale for the selected resources (300 words)
iii. Identify three short term, medium term and long term expected outcomes for the community (100 words)
iv. Provide an analysis of how these outcomes would address the health issue (400 words)
Part D. - Map of community area
i. this image needs to define the area of the community you have chosen.
The template supplied below must be used for this assessment item – adjusting size of table as required. Please place references on a new page.
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A. i. Identify & describe the community of choice (200 words)
Start by identifying the community you have chosen. Describe its demographic characteristics, geographical location, and any other relevant details.
A. ii. Discuss the short, medium and long-term impacts of the health issue in the chosen community (300
words)
Discuss the impacts of alcohol and other drug harm in your chosen community. Break down the impacts into short-term (immediate effects), medium-term (effects over a few months or years), and long-term (effects over many years or generations).
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B. i. Discuss the benefits of conducting a needs assessment in this community (300 words)
Discuss why a needs assessment is important in addressing the health issue. Highlight the benefits such as identifying the extent of the problem, understanding the specific needs of the community, and informing the development of targeted interventions.
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C. ii. Discuss the role of the nurse in conducting the needs assessment in this community (300 words)
Describe how a nurse can contribute to the needs assessment process. This could include collecting and analyzing data, engaging with community members, and collaborating with other health professionals.
C. i. Identify three needs of the community which will assist to promote improved health outcomes (100
words)
Identify three specific needs of the community that, if addressed, could help reduce alcohol and other drug harm.
C. ii. Discuss the resources required to address the three needs and provide a rationale for the selected
esources (300 words)
Describe the resources (e.g., funding, personnel, facilities, programs) needed to address each of the identified needs. Provide a rationale for why these resources are necessary.
C. iii. Identify three short term, medium term and long term expected outcomes for the community (100
words)
Identify the expected outcomes of addressing the identified needs. Like before,
eak these down into short-term, medium-term, and long-term outcomes.
Short term
Medium term
Long term
D. iv. Provide an analysis of how these outcomes would address the health issue (400 words)
Analyze how the expected outcomes would help reduce alcohol and other drug harm in the community.
E. Map of community area – this image needs to define the area of the community you have chosen (pin health care services to map)
Include a map of the community area you have chosen. This could be a simple sketch or a more detailed map obtained from a reliable source. Make sure the map clearly defines the area of the community.
APPENDIX A: Criterion referenced ru
ic – Assessment task 1 – Project
Criteria (Marks)
High Distinction 100-85%
Distinction 84-75%
Credit 74-65%
Pass 64-50%
Fail 49-0%
Fail (No attempt
Critical Thinking, Reasoning and Evidence
Part A
Identification & description of the community
Short, medium and long-term impacts of the health issue in the community are discussed.
20 marks
20 – 18 marks
17.5 – 15 marks
14.5 – 13 marks
12.5 – 10 marks
9.5 – 0.5 marks
0 marks
Identification and description of the community is comprehensively articulated.
The impact of the health issue at the level of the community is comprehensively articulated, and seamlessly supported by a wide range of relevant and credible sources.
Identification and description of the community is credible, clear, and carefully constructed.
The impact of the health issue at the level of the community is credible, clear, and carefully constructed and supported by a range of relevant and credible sources.
Identification and description of the community is clearly discernible and logically sequenced.
The impact of the health issue at the level of the community is clearly discernible and logically sequenced and supported by mostly credible sources.
Identification and description of the community is relevant and credible but limited.
The impact of the health issue at the level of the community is relevant and credible, but limited, and supported by some credible sources.
Identification and description of the community is limited.
The impact of the health issue at the level of the community is limited, and not supported by credible sources.
The impact of the health issue at the level of the community is not addressed and is not supported by any credible sources.
Critical Thinking, Reasoning and Evidence
Part B
Benefits of needs assessment discussed.
Role of the nurse in conducting the needs assessment described.
20 marks
20 – 18 marks
17.5 – 15 marks
14.5 – 13 marks
12.5 – 10 marks
9.5 – 0.5 marks
0 marks
Benefits of needs assessment are clear, accurate and succinct, relevant, and linked to the health issue and community.
A detailed succinct summary is provided of the role of the nurse.
Information is supported by a wide range of relevant and credible sources.
Benefits of needs assessment are succinct, relevant, and linked to the health issue and community.
A detailed summary is provided of the role of the nurse.
Information is supported by a range of relevant and credible sources.
Benefits of needs assessment are relevant and linked to the health issue and community.
A clear summary is provided of the role of the nurse.
Information is supported by mostly credible sources.
Benefits of needs assessment are somewhat relevant and linked to the health issue and community.
A somewhat clear summary is provided of the role of the nurse.
Information is supported by some credible sources.
Benefits of needs assessment are not relevant and not linked to the health issue and community.
An unclear summary is provided of the role of the nurse.
Information is not supported by credible sources.
Benefits of needs assessment are not addressed.
No summary is provided of the role of the nurse.
Information is not supported by any credible sources.
Critical Thinking, Reasoning and Evidence
Part C
Three needs of the community identified
Resources and rationale for selected resources described
Three short term, medium term and long term expected outcomes identified
Analysis of outcomes provided
40 marks
40 – 36 marks
35 – 30 marks
29.5 – 26 marks
25 – 20 marks
19 – 1 marks
0 marks
Three needs of the community are identified with resources and rationale described, outcomes identified & analysis provided which is comprehensively articulated, and seamlessly supported by a wide range of relevant and credible sources.
Three needs of the community are identified with resources and rationale described, outcomes identified & analysis provided which is credible, clear, and carefully constructed supported by a range of relevant and credible sources
Three needs of the community are identified with resources and rationale described, outcomes identified & analysis provided which is clearly discernible and logically sequenced and supported by mostly credible sources.
Three needs of the community are identified with resources and rationale described, outcomes identified & analysis provided which is relevant and credible, but limited, and supported by some credible sources.
Less than three needs of the community are identified with resources and minimal rationale described, outcomes identified & analysis provided which is and is not supported by credible sources.
Needs of the community are not identified, no resources or rationale described, outcomes not identified & analysis not provided.
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Criteria (Marks)
High Distinction 100-85%
Distinction 84-75%
Credit 74-65%
Pass 64-50%
Fail 49-0%
Fail (No attempt
Map of community area Part D
5 marks
5 marks
4 marks
3 marks
2.5 marks
1 mark
0 marks
Map provided shows detailed evidence of health care services available in the community.
Map provided shows most health care services available in the community.
Map provided shows several health care services in the community.
Map provided shows some health care services available in the community.
Map provided shows no evidence of health care services available in the community.
No map provided
Grammar + spelling 5 marks
5 marks
4 marks
3 marks
2.5 marks
1 mark
0 marks
There are no e
ors with grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impact readability, and the meaning is easily discernible. The text reads without inte
uption.
There are no e
ors with grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impact readability, and the meaning is easily discernible.
There are minimal e
ors with grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impact readability, and the meaning is easily discernible.
There are some e
ors with grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impact readability.
However, the meaning is readily discernible.
There are substantial e
ors with grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impact readability. The e
ors detract significantly, but the meaning is discernible.
Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are such that the reader cannot make sense of the content.
Referencing
Use of APA 7th Edition required.
10 marks
8.5 – 10 marks
7.5-8 marks
6.5- 7 marks
5 – 6 marks
0 – 4 marks
0 marks
Accurate use of APA referencing style in all instances.
A range of in-text citations has been used.
Accurate use of APA referencing style on most occasions.
A range of in-text citations has been used on most occasions.
Accurate use of APA referencing style on most occasions.
There is limited use of a range of in-text citation formats.
Accurate use of APA referencing style on some occasions.
There is no variation of in-text citation format.
Many inaccuracies with the APA referencing style.
There are no references used.