A1:POTENTIAL ETHICAL DILEMMAS
NOT EVIDENT
Descriptions of 3 potential ethical dilemmas are not provided.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
Descriptions of 3 potential ethical dilemmas—1 related to autonomy, 1 related to beneficence, and 1 related to non-maleficence—are provided, but the descriptions do not have a significant and demonstrable relationship to the scenario.
COMPETENT
Descriptions of 3 potential ethical dilemmas—1 related to autonomy, 1 related to beneficence, and 1 related to non-maleficence—are provided. The descriptions are accurate and directly relate to the scenario.
A1A:LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
NOT EVIDENT
An analysis of the legal implications associated with each of the potential ethical dilemmas discussed in part A1 is not provided.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
An analysis of the legal implications for each of the potential ethical dilemmas in part A1 is provided, but the analyses are partly or completely incorrect.
COMPETENT
An analysis of the legal implications for each of the potential dilemmas in part A1 is provided, and the analyses are correct and consistent throughout the response.
A2:QUESTIONS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PARADIGM
NOT EVIDENT
All of the applicable questions are not answered, or the questions are not answered using complete sentences.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
All of the applicable questions are answered using complete sentences, but the answers do not logically describe the consequences of following each course of action.
COMPETENT
All of the applicable questions are answered using complete sentences, and the answers logically describe the consequences of following each course of action. A logical explanation of why a question is not applicable is given in the essay for all questions that are not applicable.
A3A:RESOURCE
NOT EVIDENT
Descriptions of 2 resources that could be used to make Jamilah’s wishes more clear are not provided.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
Descriptions of 2 resources that could be used to make Jamilah’s wishes more clear are provided, but the descriptions of 1 or both of the resources is not accurate.
COMPETENT
Descriptions of 2 resources that could be used to make Jamilah’s wishes more clear are accurately provided.
A3AI:RESOURCE EXPLANATION
NOT EVIDENT
An explanation of why the resources in part A3a would be helpful is not provided.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
An explanation of why the resources described in part A3a would make Jamilah’s wishes more clear is provided, but the explanation of 1 or more of the resources is not logical.
COMPETENT
The explanation of why each resource described in part A3a would make Jamilah’s wishes more clear is logical.
A3B:JUSTIFICATION OF COURSE OF ACTION
NOT EVIDENT
A justification of which of the courses of action is correct is not provided.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The correct course of action is chosen, but the justification for that course of action is not logical, appropriate, or relevant.
COMPETENT
The justification for the correct course of action is logical, appropriate, and relevant.
A3BI:EXPLANATION OF WRONG COURSE OF ACTION
NOT EVIDENT
An explanation of how possible consequences show that it is not the correct course of action is not provided.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
An explanation of how possible consequences show that it is not the correct course of action is provided, but the explanation is not logical, appropriate, or relevant to the scenario.
COMPETENT
An explanation of how possible consequences show that it is not the correct course of action is provided, and the explanation is logical, appropriate, or relevant to the scenario.
A4:POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
NOT EVIDENT
The 3 policy recommendations are not created.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The 3 policy recommendations are created, but 1 or more of those recommendations would not be helpful to employees and staff in similar situations in the future.
COMPETENT
The 3 policy recommendations that could help employees and medical staff handle similar situations in the future are created.
A4A:POLICY RECOMMENDATION JUSTIFICATION
NOT EVIDENT
Justifications for 1 or more of the policy recommendations are not provided.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
A justification is provided for each of the policy recommendations, but 1 or more of the justifications are inaccurate or not relevant.
COMPETENT
The justifications provided for each of the policy recommendations are accurate and relevant.
B:APA SOURCES
NOT EVIDENT
The submission does not include in-text citations and references according to APA style for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
The submission includes in-text citations and references for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized but does not demonstrate a consistent application of APA style.
COMPETENT
The submission includes in-text citations and references for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and demonstrates a consistent application of APA style.
C:PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
NOT EVIDENT
Content is unstructured, is disjointed, or contains pervasive errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Vocabulary or tone is unprofessional or distracts from the topic.
APPROACHING COMPETENCE
Content is poorly organized, is difficult to follow, or contains errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar that cause confusion. Terminology is misused or ineffective.
COMPETENT
Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.