Case Study Rubric
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeChief Complaint (Reason for seeking health care) – S
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4 pts
Distinguished
Includes a direct quote from patient about presenting problem
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3 pts
Excellent
Includes a direct quote from patient and other unrelated information
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2 pts
Fair
Includes information but information is NOT a direct quote
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemographics – S
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2 pts
Distinguished
Begins with patient initials, age, race, ethnicity and gender (5 demographics)
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1.5 pts
Excellent
Begins with 4 of the 5 patient demographics (patient initials, age, race, ethnicity and gender)
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1 pts
Fair
Begins with 3 or less patient demographics (patient initials, age, race, ethnicity and gender)
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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2 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHistory of the Present Illness (HPI) – S
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4 pts
Distinguished
Includes the presenting problem and the 8 dimensions of the problem (OLD CARTS – Onset, Location, Duration, Character, Aggravating factors, Relieving factors, Timing and Severity)
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3 pts
Excellent
Includes the presenting problem and 7 of the 8 dimensions of the problem (OLD CARTS – Onset, Location, Duration, Character, Aggravating factors, Relieving factors, Timing and Severity)
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2 pts
Fair
Includes the presenting problem and 6 of the 8 dimensions of the problem (OLD CARTS – Onset, Location, Duration, Character, Aggravating factors, Relieving factors, Timing and Severity)
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAllergies – S
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2 pts
Distinguished
Includes NKA (including = Drug, Environemental, Food, Herbal, and/or Latex or if allergies are present (reports for each severity of allergy AND description of allergy)
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1.5 pts
Excellent
If allergies are present, students lists type Drug, environemtal factor, herbal, food, latex name and includes severity of allergy OR description of allergy
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1 pts
Fair
If allergies are present, students lists only the type of allergy name
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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2 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReview of Systems (ROS) – S
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9 pts
Distinguished
Includes a minimum of 3 assessments for each body system and assesses at least 9 body systems directed to chief complaint AND uses the words “admits” and “denies”
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7 pts
Excellent
Includes 3 or fewer assessments for each body system and assesses 5-8 body systems directed to chief complaint AND uses the words “admits” and “denies”
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5 pts
Fair
Includes 3 or fewer assessments for each body system and assesses less than 5 body systems directed to chief complaint OR student does not use the words “admits” and “denies”
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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9 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVital Signs – O
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2 pts
Distinguished
Includes all 8 vital signs, (BP (with patient position), HR, RR, temperature (with Fahrenheit or Celsius and route of temperature collection), weight, height, BMI (or percentiles for pediatric population) and pain.)
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1.5 pts
Excellent
Includes 7 vital signs, (BP (with patient position), HR, RR, temperature (with Fahrenheit or Celsius and route of temperature collection), weight, height, BMI (or percentiles for pediatric population) and pain.)
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1 pts
Fair
Includes 6 or less vital signs, (BP (with patient position), HR, RR, temperature (with Fahrenheit or Celsius and route of temperature collection), weight, height, BMI (or percentiles for pediatric population) and pain.)
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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2 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLabs – O
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3 pts
Distinguished
Includes a list of the labs reviewed at the visit, values of lab results and highlights abnormal values OR acknowledges no labs/diagnostic tests were reviewed.
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2 pts
Excellent
Includes a list of the labs reviewed at the visit, values of lab results but does not highlight abnormal values.
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1 pts
Fair
Includes a list of the labs reviewed at the visit but does not include the values of lab results or highlight abnormal values.
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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3 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMedications – O
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4 pts
Distinguished
Includes a list of all of the patient reported medications and the medical diagnosis for the medication (including name, dose, route, frequency)
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2 pts
Excellent
Includes a list of all of the patient reported medications and the medical diagnosis for the medication (including 3 of the 4: name, dose, medications route, frequency)
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1 pts
Fair
Includes a list of all of the patient reported medications (including 2 of the 4: name, dose, route, frequency)
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScreenings – O
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3 pts
Distinguished
Includes an assessment of at least 5 screening tests
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2 pts
Excellent
Includes an assessment of at least 4 screening tests
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1 pts
Fair
Includes each medical diagnosis but does not include year of diagnosis or whether the diagnosis is active or current OR does not include a medical diagnosis for each medication listed under medications.
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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3 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePast Medical History – O
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3 pts
Distinguished
Includes, for each medical diagnosis, year of diagnosis and whether the diagnosis is active or current AND there is a medical diagnosis for each medication listed under medications
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2 pts
Excellent
Includes, for each medical diagnosis, either year of diagnosis OR whether the diagnosis is active or current AND there is a medical diagnosis for each medication listed under medications
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1 pts
Fair
Includes, for each medical diagnosis, either year of diagnosis OR whether the diagnosis is active or current AND there is a medical diagnosis for each medication listed under medications
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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3 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePast Surgical History – O
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3 pts
Distinguished
Includes, for each surgical procedure, the year of procedure and the indication for the procedure
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2 pts
Excellent
Includes, for each surgical procedure, the year of procedure OR indication of the procedure
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1 pts
Fair
Includes, for each surgical procedure but not the year of procedure or indication of the procedure
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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3 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFamily History – O
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3 pts
Distinguished
Includes an assessment of at least 4 family members regarding, at a minimum, genetic disorders, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
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2 pts
Excellent
Includes an assessment of at least 3 family members regarding, at a minimum, genetic disorders, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
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1 pts
Fair
Includes an assessment of at least 2 family members regarding, at a minimum, genetic disorders, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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3 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSocial History – O
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3 pts
Distinguished
Includes all 11 of the following: tobacco use, drug use, alcohol use, marital status, employment status, current and previous occupation, sexual orientation, sexually active, contraceptive use, and living situation.
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2 pts
Excellent
Includes 10 of the 11 following: tobacco use, drug use, alcohol use, marital status, employment status, current and previous occupation, sexual orientation, sexually active, contraceptive use, and living situation.
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1 pts
Fair
Includes 9 or less of the following: tobacco use, drug use, alcohol use, marital status, employment status, current and previous occupation, sexual orientation, sexually active, contraceptive use, and living situation.
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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3 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePhysical Examination – O
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9 pts
Distinguished
Includes a minimum of 4 assessments for each body system and assesses at least 5 body systems directed to chief complaint
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7 pts
Excellent
Includes a minimum of 3 assessments for each body system and assesses at least 4 body systems directed to chief complaint
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5 pts
Fair
Includes a minimum of 2 assessments for each body system and assesses at least 4 body systems directed to chief complaint
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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9 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiagnosis – A
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5 pts
Distinguished
Includes a clear outline of the accurate principal diagnosis AND lists the remaining diagnoses addressed at the visit (in descending priority)
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3 pts
Excellent
Includes a clear outline of the accurate diagnoses addressed at the visit but does not list the diagnoses in descending order of priority
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2 pts
Fair
Includes an inaccurate diagnosis as the principal diagnosis
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDifferential Diagnosis – A
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5 pts
Distinguished
Includes at least 3 differential diagnoses for the principal diagnosis
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3 pts
Excellent
Includes 2 differential diagnoses for the principal diagnosis
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2 pts
Fair
Includes 1 differential diagnosis for the principal diagnosis
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePharmacologic treatment plan – P
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4 pts
Distinguished
Includes a detailed pharmacologic treatment plan for each of the diagnoses listed under “assessment”. The plan includes ALL of the following: drug name, dose, route, frequency, duration and cost as well as education related to pharmacologic agent. If the diagnosis is a chronic problem, student includes instructions on currently prescribed medications as above.
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3 pts
Excellent
Includes a detailed pharmacologic treatment plan for each of the diagnoses listed under “assessment”. The plan includes 4 of the following 7: the drug name, dose, route, frequency, duration and cost as well as education related to pharmacologic agent. If the diagnosis is a chronic problem, student includes instructions on currently prescribed medications as above.
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2 pts
Fair
Includes a detailed pharmacologic treatment plan for each of the diagnoses listed under “assessment”. The plan includes less than 4 of the following: the drug name, dose, route, frequency, duration and cost as well as education related to pharmacologic agent. If the diagnosis is a chronic problem, student includes instructions on currently prescribed medications as above.
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiagnostic/Lab Testing – P
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5 pts
Distinguished
Includes appropriate diagnostic/lab testing 100% of the time OR acknowledges “no diagnostic testing clinically required at this time”
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3 pts
Excellent
Includes appropriate diagnostic/lab testing 50% of the time OR acknowledges “no diagnostic testing clinically required at this time”
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2 pts
Fair
Includes appropriate diagnostic testing less than 50% of the time.
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEducation – P
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5 pts
Distinguished
Includes at least 3 strategies to promote and develop skills for managing their illness and at least 3 self-management methods on how to incorporate healthy behaviors into their lives.
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3 pts
Excellent
Includes at least 2 strategies to promote and develop skills for managing their illness and at least 2 self-management methods on how to incorporate healthy behaviors into their lives.
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2 pts
Fair
Includes at least 1 strategies to promote and develop skills for managing their illness and at least 1 self-management methods on how to incorporate healthy behaviors into their lives.
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnticipatory Guidance – P
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4 pts
Distinguished
Includes at least 3 primary prevention strategies (related to age/condition (i.e. immunizations, pediatric and pre-natal milestone anticipatory guidance)) and at least 2 secondary prevention strategies (related to age/condition (i.e. screening))
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2 pts
Excellent
Includes at least 2 primary prevention strategies (related to age/condition (i.e. immunizations, pediatric and pre-natal milestone anticipatory guidance)) and at least 2 secondary prevention strategies (related to age/condition (i.e. screening))
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1 pts
Fair
Includes at least 1 primary prevention strategies (related to age/condition (i.e. immunizations, pediatric and pre-natal milestone anticipatory guidance)) and at least 1 secondary prevention strategies (related to age/condition (i.e. screening))
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFollow up plan – P
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4 pts
Distinguished
Includes recommendation for follow up, including time frame (i.e. x # of days/weeks/months)
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2 pts
Excellent
Includes recommendation for follow up, but does not include time frame (i.e. x # of days/weeks/months)
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0 pts
Poor
Does not include follow up plan
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4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences
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3 pts
Distinguished
High level of APA precision
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2 pts
Excellent
Moderate level of APA precision
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1 pts
Fair
Incorrect APA style
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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3 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar
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3 pts
Distinguished
Free of grammar and spelling errors
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2 pts
Excellent
Writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail
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0 pts
Poor
Writing mechanics need serious attention
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3 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIncorporation of Current Practice Guidelines
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4 pts
Distinguished
Includes recommendations from at least 1 professional set of practice guidelines (although not the current version)
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3 pts
Excellent
Includes 2 or fewer recommendations from at least 1 current, professional set of practice guidelines
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2 pts
Fair
Includes recommendations from at least 1 professional set of practice guidelines (although not the current version)
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing or student includes a non-credible set of treatment guidelines
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4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRole of the Nurse Practitioner
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4 pts
Distinguished
Includes a discussion of the role of NP pertaining to the assessment, work up, collaboration and management of the case presented AND gives at least 1 example pertaining to each of the 4 areas (assessment, work up, collaboration and management).
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3 pts
Excellent
Includes a discussion of the role of NP pertaining to the assessment, work up, collaboration and management of the case presented AND gives atleast 1 example pertaining to 2 of the 4 areas (assessment, work up, collaboration and management).
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2 pts
Fair
Does not include a discussion of the role of NP pertaining to the assessment, work up, collaboration and management of the case presented OR give at least 1 example pertaining to 3 or more of the following areas (assessment, work up, collaboration and management).
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0 pts
Poor
Information is completely missing
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4 pts
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Total Points: 100
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