Alignment with learning outcome(s):
1 Demonstrate knowledge of the health care system in Australia
2 Discuss the health care environment in relation to the Australian legal system
3 Critically examine the professional codes of conduct, standards of practice and ethical codes of practice as basis for professional nursing practice
6 Compare the health profiles of vulnerable groups including those residing in rural and regional areas, the elderly and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Details of task: This task has been designed to ensure your understanding of how safety and quality systems improve the quality of health care provision in Australia.
In Australia, there are 8 Australian National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. Your task is to explain the rationale behind the development of the standards. Drawing on five standards as examples, discuss what the standards strive to achieve in relation to the delivery of patient care.
Refrerence: The 8 Quality and Safety Standards https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/sites/default/files/migrated/National-Safety-and-Quality-Health-Service-Standards-second-edition.pdf
The report must include the following sections:
Introduction
Discussion
Conclusion
Academic referencing using APA 6th edn. referencing format.

Release date: 29th July 2019
Word limit: 3,500 +/- 10% Words (your in-text references are counted in the word count but your reference list is not).
Value: 30%

Presentation requirements:
Submission process
There is no requirement to upload a cover page for this assessment task.
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Essay marking rubric
This task has been designed to ensure your understanding of how safety and quality systems improve the quality of health care provision in Australia.
In Australia, there are 8 Australian National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. Your task is to explain the rationale behind the development of the standards. Drawing on five standards as examples, discuss what the standards strive to achieve in relation to the delivery of patient care.
The report must include the following sections:
1. Introduction
2. Discussion
3. Conclusion
4. Academic referencing using APA 6th referencing format.
TASK Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction Mark
Introduction
(10% of total word count) No introduction / or incomplete introduction
2 Too long or too short. Some material in introduction belongs in main part of the essay
5 Identifies the topic, purpose, scope and context of the paper, provides a framework and is an appropriate length
6 Identifies the topic, purpose, scope and context of the paper, provides a framework, well developed and defined, stimulates interest and appropriate length
8 Sophisticated and critically written introduction incorporating Distinction aspects of Introduction
10

/10
Discussion of the rationale for the NSQHS Standards.
(not more than 300 words) Fails to explain the rationale for the 10 Standards
2 Limited explanation of the purpose pf the Standards
5 Explains adequately the purpose of the Standards
6 Provides detailed explanations of the purpose of the Standards and expected outcomes

8 Provides an in-depth and sophisticated explanation and solid understanding of the relationship of the Standards to the Australian health care system and expected outcomes
10

/10
Standard 1 No clear definition or links to nursing care
2 Addresses only some aspects of the question and contains irrelevant material and/or repetition of ideas
5 Addresses only some aspects of the question with few links to nursing care, contains irrelevant material and/or repetition of ideas
6 Addresses most aspects of the question with some links to nursing care, contains relevant material and good organisation of ideas
8 Addresses all aspects of the question in an integrated way with clear links to nursing care, contains highly relevant material and well developed and organised discussion
10

/10
Standard 2 No clear definition or links to nursing care
2 Addresses only some aspects of the question and contains irrelevant material and/or repetition of ideas
5 Addresses only some aspects of the question with few links to nursing care, contains irrelevant material and/or repetition of ideas
6 Addresses most aspects of the question with some links to nursing care, contains relevant material and good organisation of ideas
8 Addresses all aspects of the question in an integrated way with clear links to nursing care, contains highly relevant material and well developed and organised discussion
10

/10
Standard 3 No clear definition or links to nursing care
2 Addresses only some aspects of the question and contains irrelevant material and/or repetition of ideas
5 Addresses only some aspects of the question with few links to nursing care, contains irrelevant material and/or repetition of ideas
6 Addresses most aspects of the question with some links to nursing care, contains relevant material and good organisation of ideas
8 Addresses all aspects of the question in an integrated way with clear links to nursing care, contains highly relevant material and well developed and organised discussion
10
/10
Standard 4 No clear definition or links to nursing care
2 Addresses only some aspects of the question and contains irrelevant material and/or repetition of ideas
5 Addresses only some aspects of the question with few links to nursing care, contains irrelevant material and/or repetition of ideas
6 Addresses most aspects of the question with some links to nursing care, contains relevant material and good organisation of ideas
8 Addresses all aspects of the question in an integrated way with clear links to nursing care, contains highly relevant material and well developed and organised discussion
10

/10

Standard 5 No clear definition or links to nursing care
2
Addresses only some aspects of the question and contains irrelevant material and/or repetition of ideas
5 Addresses only some aspects of the question with few links to nursing care, contains irrelevant material and/or repetition of ideas
6 Addresses most aspects of the question with some links to nursing care, contains relevant material and good organisation of ideas
8 Addresses all aspects of the question in an integrated way with clear links to nursing care, contains highly relevant material and well developed and organised discussion
10

/10
Conclusion
(10% of total word count) Conclusion is inadequate, inaccurate and/or confusing
2
Conclusion summarises the main ideas, and no new information is introduced
5 Conclusion is clear and thoughtful in its construction. No new information is introduced.
6 Conclusion is clear and succinct, demonstrates depth of understanding, and no new information is introduced
8 Conclusion provides a clear, succinct, and adequate summary of major arguments, demonstrates synthesis and excellent
10
/10
Referencing.
(APA 6th format) Inadequate, inaccurate or absent referencing,
or contains significant errors in formatting and is inconsistent or irrelevant with text
2
Limited referencing, 6-8 sources cited, but with more than 5 inaccuracies or errors with formatting

5 Correct relevant referencing style, 8-10 academic sources cited, consistent with text, formatting is mostly accurate with less than 4 minor errors
6 Thorough and correct in-text referencing and reference list with 10+ academic sources cited, consistent with text, structure is mostly accurate with less than 2 minor errors
8
Thorough and correct in-text and reference list with 12+ academic sources cited, completely accurate and highly relevant sources used
10
/10
Presentation, analysis and writing style. Writing and presentation is poor, meaning is unclear, frequent grammatical/spelling errors, inappropriate language and academic tone
2 Presentation is acceptable, shows some attempt to organise in a logical manner, meaning apparent but
grammar not always clear, and/or contains spelling errors
5 Presentation is acceptable, shows organisation
and coherence, writing and presentation is satisfactory, language is generally fluent, academic tone adequately demonstrated, some grammatical/ spelling errors
6 Presentation is of a high standard, high level of skill in articulating and presenting issues and ideas in a concise way, few minor grammatical or spelling errors
8 Presentation is of a high standard, shows a polished and fluent writing style, evidence of a high level of understanding of standards relative to nursing care, appropriate use of terminology, grammar and spelling accurate, demonstrates critical, original and creative thinking
10

/10
Total
/100
Comments:

Hello dear students
Here are my tips for the next assignment (please excuse me if I sound repetitive, but I just want to make sure you understand what is expected):
1) The aims of this assignment are: to explain the rationale behind the development of the standards and discuss what the standards strive to achieve in relation to the delivery of patient care. To pass this assignment, the markers must be satisfied you achieved these.
2) Use the same essay writing instructions provided previously to plan and write your essay. This means that the written paper must be academic in style, word processed, with appropriate headers/footers, margin, font style, and use APA for referencing. Note that the word count is 3,000 words +/- 10% (excluding appendices and reference list).
3) Paper must be submitted to Turnitin to check for similarity. A similarity of less than 15% is required for final submission.
4) It must use the literature required: textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, online resources. Observe a minimum of 15 references for a 3,000 word piece of work. Remember, more references mean wider range of reading.
5) Observe very closely the APA 6th referencing style. Observe correct in-text referencing. Cite all authors when first mentioned, then you may use et al. (and others) afterwards.
6) Use the third-person point of view for academic papers (except for reflections when first-person is acceptable).
7) Paraphrase, use your own words, and cite your source/s of information every time you borrow idea/s from author/s.
8) There is no need for a cover page for this assessment task.
9) Be guided by an outline: Introduction, Discussion, Conclusion. The Discussion may be divided into the five standards you will be addressing.
10) Focus on the operative terms like explain, discuss, draw etc. What will you explain and discuss? It says five standards (not four or eight). A two or three sentence explanation or discussion will not cut it.
11) Provide a Title and an interesting Introduction that identifies the topic, purpose, scope and context of the paper. Provide a framework, well developed and defined, stimulating the interest and of appropriate length (10% of word count).
12) After the Introduction, discuss the reasons for the Standards. Provide an in-depth and sophisticated explanation and solid understanding of the relationship of the Standards to the Australian health care system and expected outcomes.
13) The bulk of this assignment is on the Standards you have chosen. Specifically, address how the Standards strive to achieve patient care. Discussions must be well developed and organised, all aspects of the question integrated with clear links to nursing care and citations of highly relevant resources.
14) Finish with a strong conclusion. This should be about 10% of the word count. Highlight the main points of the essay. Then, synthesise or bring ideas together, and marry with the introduction.
15) The Reference List is still a part of the paper. Please observe the APA 6th edition format for all literature cited in the assignment. Arrange in alphabetical order, italicise journals, do not forget details like place published and doi. You cannot get a Distinction or High Distinction if referencing is poor.
16) Try to meet the requirements by staying as close as possible to the marking guide (rubric). There is a requirement for a Title that reflects the content of the paper. There is also weight placed on the presentation and writing. This means that expression, grammar, spelling, and overall presentation are all taken into consideration. Thus, edit and proof-read your work a few times.
17) Observe the due date. Try to submit a few hours before the time to avoid delays in submission.
I am looking forward to reading your masterpieces!
Joy