Applying Regulations in Varying Care Settings

Course Title: Integrity in Practice: Ethical and Legal Considerations Competency Assessment Title: Part 2: Applying Regulations in Varying Care Settings

                                 Assignment Directions

There are common overarching standards in health care regulation, but there are important differences depending on the practice setting. Examine conditions of coverage and participation specific to different types of health care organizations.

Choose 2 different practice settings: one that represents where you currently work or have worked and another that you are interested in exploring.

Examine the similarities and differences in conditions of coverage and participation related to your 2 chosen factors.

Consider the following:

• Staffing requirements

• Release of patient records

• Patient rights

• Administrative structure

• Another aspect relative to the specific care environment

Cite at least 3 peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years.

                               Assessment Rubric

1.     Clearly reflected the choice of two different practice settings: one that represents a current or previous workplace and one that is of interest.

2.     Thoroughly examined the similarities and differences in conditions of coverage and participation related to two chosen factors.

3.     Three or more peer-reviewed sources published within the past five years were cited and properly formatted to APA guidelines.

4.     The assignment was concise, with exceptional attention to detail, and was free of errors.