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Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is for the student to present a complete picture of interdisciplinary care using specific
therapeutic modalities in the care of a complex adult health client. The student will demonstrate clinical reasoning skills
and will discuss interdisciplinary care that had been incorporated and/or anticipated using a healthcare technology or
therapeutic modality for the care of the complex health client.
Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
1. Provide patient and family centered nursing care to adults with complex health needs using theories and principles
of nursing and related disciplines. (PO 1)
2. Initiate the use of appropriate resources in direct care responsibilities within complex adult health situations. (PO 2)
3. Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication and relationship skills in family centered nursing care to adults
with complex health needs. (PO 3)
4. Demonstrate effective clinical decision making based on critical thinking skills and legal, ethical, and professional
standards and principles when caring for patients and families with complex adult health needs. (POs 4 and 6)
5. Implement a plan of care for continued personal, professional, and educational development related to nursing
practice with complex adult health situations. (PO 5)
7. Use evidence including research findings from nursing and related disciplines to answer clinical questions related to
nursing care of patients with complex adult health needs. (PO 8)
Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to
this assignment.
Total points possible: 100 points
Preparing the assignment
Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.
1) Choose a therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
2) Examples of a therapeutic modality include Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Automatic rotating pronation
beds, right and/or left ventricular assist devices, nontraditional ventilator modes.
3) Examples of healthcare technology can include regional O2 saturation monitoring (NIRS).
4) Refer to your faculty member if your selection requires prior approval.
5) For writing assistance, visit the Writing Center.
6) Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the Grading Rubric):
a. Introduction – 5 points/5%
• The chosen therapeutic modality or healthcare technology meets one of the following criteria:
o Has been introduced recently at the bedside for care of the complex adult patient.
o Is a non-traditional modality for very ill patients in special circumstances.
o Is being used in a new way to treat a patient with complex needs.
o Requires specific training above and beyond general entry-level nursing education.
• Introduce the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
• Name the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
• A brief fictional case is used to illustrate the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
b. Explanation and Background– 15 points/15%
• Include a clear description of the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
• Discuss how the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology works.
• Describe the patient population it is used for.
• Include medication, safety, and cost considerations as applicable.
c. Risks and Benefits– 15 points/15%
• Describe how the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology can benefit the patient.
• Discuss ways to promote positive outcomes.
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• Explain the complications that may arise.
• Discuss considerations for preventing complications.
d. Interdisciplinary team’s Roles and Responsibilities– 20 points/20%
• Identify all interdisciplinary team members caring for the patient, such as respiratory therapy, assistive
personnel, providers, case managers, clinical nurse specialists, and researchers.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of each member of the healthcare team that is involved in the use
of the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
• Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team caring for the
patient.
• Discuss one challenge in working with an interdisciplinary team.
e. Nursing Scope of Practice – 15 points/15%
• Discuss the knowledge needed for the Registered Nurse to provide care for the patient using the
therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
• Describe skills needed for the Registered Nurse to provide care for the patient using therapeutic modality
or healthcare technology.
• Discuss attitudes needed for the Registered Nurse to provide care for the patient using therapeutic
modality or healthcare technology.
f. Patient Education – 20 points/20%
• Describe the information to be taught to the patient and/or family.
• Discuss how information will be taught.
• Discuss potential cultural considerations to teaching
• Explain how the effectiveness of the teaching will be evaluated.
g. Conclusion – 5 points/5%
• Provide a summary of the paper.
• No new information is introduced.
• Include additional resources for further learning.
h. APA Style and Organization – 5 points/5%
• References are submitted with paper.
• Uses current APA format and is free of errors.
• Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.
• Completed 4–5 page paper (not including the title page or reference page)
• At least three (3), nursing, scholarly, peer reviewed, primary sources from the last 5 years, excluding the
textbook, are provided.
Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional assessments in any form to determine that you fully
understand the concepts learned.
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Grading Rubric
Criteria are met when the student’s application of knowledge within the paper demonstrates achievement of the outcomes for this assignment.
Assignment Section and
Required Criteria
(Points possible/% of total points available)
Highest Level of
Performance
High Level of
Performance
Satisfactory Level
of Performance
Unsatisfactory
Level of
Performance
Section not
present in paper
Introduction
(5 points/5%)
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. The chosen therapeutic modality or healthcare
technology meets one of the following criteria:
• Has been introduced recently at the bedside
for care of the complex adult patient.
• Is a non-traditional modality for very ill
patients in special circumstances.
• Is being used in a new way to treat a patient
with complex needs.
• Requires specific training above and beyond
general entry-level nursing education.
2. Introduce the therapeutic modality or healthcare
technology.
3. Name the therapeutic modality or healthcare
technology.
4. A brief fictional case is used to illustrate the
therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
Includes no fewer
than 4 requirements
for section.
Includes no fewer
than 3 requirements
for section.
Includes no less than
2 requirements for
section.
Includes no less than
1 requirement for
section.
No requirements for
this section
presented.
Explanation and Background
(15 points/15%)
15 points 13 points 11 points 6 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Include a clear description of the therapeutic
modality or healthcare technology.
2. Discuss how the therapeutic modality or healthcare
technology works.
3. Describe the patient population it is used for.
4. Include medication, safety, and cost considerations as
applicable.
Includes no fewer
than 4 requirements
for section.
Includes no fewer
than 3 requirements
for section.
Includes no fewer
than 2 requirements
for section.
Includes no less than
1 requirement for
section.
No requirements for
this section
presented.
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RUA Interdisciplinary Management of Healthcare Technology Guidelines
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Risks and Benefits
(15 points/15%)
15 points 13 points 11 points 6 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Describe how the therapeutic modality or healthcare
technology can benefit the patient.
2. Discuss ways to promote positive outcomes.
3. Explain the complications that may arise.
4. Discuss considerations for preventing complications.
Includes no fewer
than 4 requirements
for section.
Includes no fewer
than 3 requirements
for section.
Includes no less than
2 requirements for
section.
Includes no less than
1 requirement for
section.
No requirements for
this section
presented.
Interdisciplinary Team’s
Roles and Responsibilities
(20 points/20%)
20 points
18 points
16 points
8 points
0 points
Required criteria
1. Identify all interdisciplinary team members caring for
the patient, such as respiratory therapy, assistive
personnel, providers, case managers, clinical nurse
specialists, and researchers.
2. Describe the roles and responsibilities of each
member of the healthcare team that is involved in
the use of the therapeutic modality or healthcare
technology.
3. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the nurse as
a member of the interdisciplinary team caring for the
patient.
4. Discuss one challenge in working with an
interdisciplinary team.
Includes no fewer
than 4 requirements
for section.
Includes no fewer
than 3 requirements
for section.
Includes no less than
2 requirements for
section.
Includes no less than
1 requirement for
section.
No requirements for
this section
presented.
Nursing Scope of Practice
(15 points/15%)
15 points 13 points 6 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Discuss the knowledge needed for the Registered
Nurse to provide care for the patient using the
therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
2. Describe skills needed for the Registered Nurse to
provide care for the patient using therapeutic
modality or healthcare technology.
3. Discuss attitudes needed for the Registered Nurse to
provide care for the patient using therapeutic
modality or healthcare technology.
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements for
section.
Includes no fewer
than 2 requirements
for section.
Includes no less
than 1 requirement
for section.
No requirements
for this section
presented.
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Patient Education
(20 points/20%)
20 points 18 points 16 points 8 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Describe the information to be taught to the patient
and/or family.
2. Discuss how information will be taught.
3. Discuss potential cultural considerations to teaching.
4. Explain how the effectiveness of the teaching will be
evaluated.
Includes no fewer
than 4 requirements
for section.
Includes no fewer
than 3 requirements
for section.
Includes no less than
2 requirements for
section.
Includes no less than
1 requirement for
section.
No requirements
were met for this
section.
Conclusion
(5 points/5%)
5 points 3 points 2 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Provide a summary of the paper.
2. No new information is introduced.
3. Include additional resources for further learning.
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements for
section.
Includes no fewer
than 2 requirements
for section.
Includes no less than
1 requirement for
section.
No requirements for
this section
presented.
APA Style and Organization
(5 points/5%)
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. References are submitted with paper.
2. Uses current APA format and is free of errors.
3. Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.
4. Completed 4-5 page paper (not including the title
page or reference page)
5. At least three (3), nursing, scholarly, peer
reviewed, primary sources from the last 5 years,
excluding the textbook, are provided.
Includes no fewer
than 5 requirements
for section.
Includes no fewer
than 4 requirements
for section.
Includes no less
than 3 requirements
for section.
Includes no less
than 2
requirements for
section.
No requirements
for this section
presented.
Total Points Possible = 100 points
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Complex Adult Health
RUA Interdisciplinary Management of Healthcare Technology Guidelines
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is for the student to present a complete picture of interdisciplinary care using specific
therapeutic modalities in the care of a complex adult health client. The student will demonstrate clinical reasoning skills
and will discuss interdisciplinary care that had been incorporated and/or anticipated using a healthcare technology or
therapeutic modality for the care of the complex health client.
Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
1. Provide patient and family centered nursing care to adults with complex health needs using theories and principles
of nursing and related disciplines. (PO 1)
2. Initiate the use of appropriate resources in direct care responsibilities within complex adult health situations. (PO 2)
3. Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication and relationship skills in family centered nursing care to adults
with complex health needs. (PO 3)
4. Demonstrate effective clinical decision making based on critical thinking skills and legal, ethical, and professional
standards and principles when caring for patients and families with complex adult health needs. (POs 4 and 6)
5. Implement a plan of care for continued personal, professional, and educational development related to nursing
practice with complex adult health situations. (PO 5)
7. Use evidence including research findings from nursing and related disciplines to answer clinical questions related to
nursing care of patients with complex adult health needs. (PO 8)
Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to
this assignment.
Total points possible: 100 points
Preparing the assignment
Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.
1) Choose a therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
2) Examples of a therapeutic modality include Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Automatic rotating pronation
beds, right and/or left ventricular assist devices, nontraditional ventilator modes.
3) Examples of healthcare technology can include regional O2 saturation monitoring (NIRS).
4) Refer to your faculty member if your selection requires prior approval.
5) For writing assistance, visit the Writing Center.
6) Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the Grading Rubric):
a. Introduction – 5 points/5%
• The chosen therapeutic modality or healthcare technology meets one of the following criteria:
o Has been introduced recently at the bedside for care of the complex adult patient.
o Is a non-traditional modality for very ill patients in special circumstances.
o Is being used in a new way to treat a patient with complex needs.
o Requires specific training above and beyond general entry-level nursing education.
• Introduce the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
• Name the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
• A brief fictional case is used to illustrate the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
b. Explanation and Background– 15 points/15%
• Include a clear description of the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
• Discuss how the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology works.
• Describe the patient population it is used for.
• Include medication, safety, and cost considerations as applicable.
c. Risks and Benefits– 15 points/15%
• Describe how the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology can benefit the patient.
• Discuss ways to promote positive outcomes.
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• Explain the complications that may arise.
• Discuss considerations for preventing complications.
d. Interdisciplinary team’s Roles and Responsibilities– 20 points/20%
• Identify all interdisciplinary team members caring for the patient, such as respiratory therapy, assistive
personnel, providers, case managers, clinical nurse specialists, and researchers.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of each member of the healthcare team that is involved in the use
of the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
• Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team caring for the
patient.
• Discuss one challenge in working with an interdisciplinary team.
e. Nursing Scope of Practice – 15 points/15%
• Discuss the knowledge needed for the Registered Nurse to provide care for the patient using the
therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
• Describe skills needed for the Registered Nurse to provide care for the patient using therapeutic modality
or healthcare technology.
• Discuss attitudes needed for the Registered Nurse to provide care for the patient using therapeutic
modality or healthcare technology.
f. Patient Education – 20 points/20%
• Describe the information to be taught to the patient and/or family.
• Discuss how information will be taught.
• Discuss potential cultural considerations to teaching
• Explain how the effectiveness of the teaching will be evaluated.
g. Conclusion – 5 points/5%
• Provide a summary of the paper.
• No new information is introduced.
• Include additional resources for further learning.
h. APA Style and Organization – 5 points/5%
• References are submitted with paper.
• Uses current APA format and is free of errors.
• Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.
• Completed 4–5 page paper (not including the title page or reference page)
• At least three (3), nursing, scholarly, peer reviewed, primary sources from the last 5 years, excluding the
textbook, are provided.
Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional assessments in any form to determine that you fully
understand the concepts learned.
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RUA Interdisciplinary Management of Healthcare Technology Guidelines
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Grading Rubric
Criteria are met when the student’s application of knowledge within the paper demonstrates achievement of the outcomes for this assignment.
Assignment Section and
Required Criteria
(Points possible/% of total points available)
Highest Level of
Performance
High Level of
Performance
Satisfactory Level
of Performance
Unsatisfactory
Level of
Performance
Section not
present in paper
Introduction
(5 points/5%)
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. The chosen therapeutic modality or healthcare
technology meets one of the following criteria:
• Has been introduced recently at the bedside
for care of the complex adult patient.
• Is a non-traditional modality for very ill
patients in special circumstances.
• Is being used in a new way to treat a patient
with complex needs.
• Requires specific training above and beyond
general entry-level nursing education.
2. Introduce the therapeutic modality or healthcare
technology.
3. Name the therapeutic modality or healthcare
technology.
4. A brief fictional case is used to illustrate the
therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
Includes no fewer
than 4 requirements
for section.
Includes no fewer
than 3 requirements
for section.
Includes no less than
2 requirements for
section.
Includes no less than
1 requirement for
section.
No requirements for
this section
presented.
Explanation and Background
(15 points/15%)
15 points 13 points 11 points 6 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Include a clear description of the therapeutic
modality or healthcare technology.
2. Discuss how the therapeutic modality or healthcare
technology works.
3. Describe the patient population it is used for.
4. Include medication, safety, and cost considerations as
applicable.
Includes no fewer
than 4 requirements
for section.
Includes no fewer
than 3 requirements
for section.
Includes no fewer
than 2 requirements
for section.
Includes no less than
1 requirement for
section.
No requirements for
this section
presented.
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RUA Interdisciplinary Management of Healthcare Technology Guidelines
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Risks and Benefits
(15 points/15%)
15 points 13 points 11 points 6 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Describe how the therapeutic modality or healthcare
technology can benefit the patient.
2. Discuss ways to promote positive outcomes.
3. Explain the complications that may arise.
4. Discuss considerations for preventing complications.
Includes no fewer
than 4 requirements
for section.
Includes no fewer
than 3 requirements
for section.
Includes no less than
2 requirements for
section.
Includes no less than
1 requirement for
section.
No requirements for
this section
presented.
Interdisciplinary Team’s
Roles and Responsibilities
(20 points/20%)
20 points
18 points
16 points
8 points
0 points
Required criteria
1. Identify all interdisciplinary team members caring for
the patient, such as respiratory therapy, assistive
personnel, providers, case managers, clinical nurse
specialists, and researchers.
2. Describe the roles and responsibilities of each
member of the healthcare team that is involved in
the use of the therapeutic modality or healthcare
technology.
3. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the nurse as
a member of the interdisciplinary team caring for the
patient.
4. Discuss one challenge in working with an
interdisciplinary team.
Includes no fewer
than 4 requirements
for section.
Includes no fewer
than 3 requirements
for section.
Includes no less than
2 requirements for
section.
Includes no less than
1 requirement for
section.
No requirements for
this section
presented.
Nursing Scope of Practice
(15 points/15%)
15 points 13 points 6 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Discuss the knowledge needed for the Registered
Nurse to provide care for the patient using the
therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
2. Describe skills needed for the Registered Nurse to
provide care for the patient using therapeutic
modality or healthcare technology.
3. Discuss attitudes needed for the Registered Nurse to
provide care for the patient using therapeutic
modality or healthcare technology.
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements for
section.
Includes no fewer
than 2 requirements
for section.
Includes no less
than 1 requirement
for section.
No requirements
for this section
presented.
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Patient Education
(20 points/20%)
20 points 18 points 16 points 8 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Describe the information to be taught to the patient
and/or family.
2. Discuss how information will be taught.
3. Discuss potential cultural considerations to teaching.
4. Explain how the effectiveness of the teaching will be
evaluated.
Includes no fewer
than 4 requirements
for section.
Includes no fewer
than 3 requirements
for section.
Includes no less than
2 requirements for
section.
Includes no less than
1 requirement for
section.
No requirements
were met for this
section.
Conclusion
(5 points/5%)
5 points 3 points 2 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Provide a summary of the paper.
2. No new information is introduced.
3. Include additional resources for further learning.
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements for
section.
Includes no fewer
than 2 requirements
for section.
Includes no less than
1 requirement for
section.
No requirements for
this section
presented.
APA Style and Organization
(5 points/5%)
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. References are submitted with paper.
2. Uses current APA format and is free of errors.
3. Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.
4. Completed 4-5 page paper (not including the title
page or reference page)
5. At least three (3), nursing, scholarly, peer
reviewed, primary sources from the last 5 years,
excluding the textbook, are provided.
Includes no fewer
than 5 requirements
for section.
Includes no fewer
than 4 requirements
for section.
Includes no less
than 3 requirements
for section.
Includes no less
than 2
requirements for
section.
No requirements
for this section
presented.
Total Points Possible = 100 points