****RUBRIC IS ATTACHED******
Introduction (40 points/17%)
• Catches attention of the reader.
• States purpose of the paper.
• Provides a narrative outline of the paper (i.e.,
the assignment criteria).
HIPAA, Legal, and Regulatory Discussion (40 points/17%)
Presents evidence from recent scholarly publications
to address the impact of technology on nursing care
related to:
• Patient privacy and HIPAA standards
• Healthcare regulations
• Legal guidelines on appropriate use of
technology
Scenario Ending and Recommendations (50 points/21%)
Selects and presents one scenario ending as the
focus of the assignment.
• Evaluates the actions taken by healthcare
providers as the situation evolved.
• Recommends actions that could have been
taken to mitigate the circumstances presented
in the selected scenario ending.
• Supports recommendations with evidence from
recent scholarly publications.
Advantages and Disadvantages (50 points/21%)
• Presents evidence from recent scholarly
publications to address the impact of
technology on nursing care.
• Evidence includes the advantages of
appropriately using technology in healthcare.
• Evidence includes risks of inappropriately using
technology in healthcare.
• Describe professional and ethical principles
guiding the appropriate use of technology in
healthcare.
Conclusion and Reflections (30 points/12%)
• Summarizes new information learned by
completing this assignment.
• Reflects on how this new knowledge will impact
future behavior as a healthcare professional.
Scholarly Writing and APA Format (30 points/12%)
• Paper submitted as a Microsoft Word
document.
• Adheres to current APA formatting guidelines
including proper use of:
o Title page
o Running head
o Page numbers
• Length is 4-5 pages, excluding title and
reference pages.
• Includes at least three (3) references that are:
o From recent (within the last 5 years)
scholarly sources
o Cited in text appropriately
o Included on an APA formatted reference
page
• Scholarly writing reflects:
o Accurate spelling
o Correct use of professional grammar
o Logical organization of thoughts
(mechanics)
