Describe effective communication in healthcare culture

Effective communication is a staple of our healthcare culture. Working with patients, peers, and interprofessional teams requires that nurses manage information and evidence toward influencing safe and positive patient outcomes.

Please address the following:

• Describe caring attributes of the culture where you currently practice. Which attributes stand out as having significant influence on patients, nurses, and other healthcare professionals?
• How do you see effective communication relating to patient outcomes in this setting? What is the evidence for this?

Discussion Board Rubric 9_19

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnswers the initial graded discussion question(s)/topic(s), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of concepts for the week.	16.0 ptsAddresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weekly concepts. 14.0 ptsAddresses most aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of most of the weekly concepts. 12.0 ptsAddresses some aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of some of the weekly concepts. 0.0 ptsMinimally addresses the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s).	16.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegrates evidence to support discussion. Sources are credited. ( APA format not required)	12.0 ptsIntegrates evidence to support your discussion from: assigned readings OR online lessons, AND at least one outside scholarly source. Sources are credited. 10.0 ptsIntegrates evidence to support discussion from: assigned readings OR online lesson. Sources are credited. 9.0 ptsIntegrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading or lesson. Sources are credited. 0.0 ptsDoes not integrate any evidence.	12.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEngages in meaningful dialogue with classmates or instructor before the end of the week.	14.0 ptsResponds to a classmate and/or instructor’s post furthering the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion. 12.0 ptsResponds to a classmate and/or instructor furthering the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion. 10.0 ptsResponds to a classmate and/or instructor but does not further the discussion. 0.0 ptsNo response post to another student or instructor.	14.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCommunicates in a professional manner.	8.0 ptsPresents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 7.0 ptsPresents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 6.0 ptsPresents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 0.0 ptsPresents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).	8.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePARTICIPATION: Response to initial question:Responds to initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. M.T.	0.0 pts0 points deducted Student posts an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT. 0.0 pts5 points deducted Student does not post an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT.	0.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePARTICIPATION Total posts:Participates in the discussion at least three times on at least two different days.	0.0 pts0 points deducted Posts in the discussion at least three times AND on two different days. 0.0 pts5 points deducted Posts fewer than three times OR does not participate on at least two different days.	0.0 pts
Total Points: 50.0