Module 3 – SLP Assignment Title: Quality Assurance in Managed Mental and Behavioral Health Care

Module 3 SLP Assignment
Title: Quality Assurance in Managed Mental and Behavioral Health Care
SLP Assignment: Managed Care. Use information from the modular background readings as well as any good quality resource you can find. Please cite all sources and provide a reference list at the end of your paper.
The following items/requirements/questions will be assessed in particular:
For Module 2, please compare and contrast the ratings of two hospitals in MIAMI, FL and then please compare and contrast the ratings of two hospitals in DALLAS, TX. Please make sure this second city is in a different area of the country with different demographics.
Module 3, you will summarize the ratings in Module 2. Please identify the organizations that are rated the highest and lowest and explain the reasons. (PLEASE REVIEW ATTACHED MODULE 2 SLP FOR HOSPITALS USED)
Please utilize and cite the following website for data: Health and Human Services Website:
http://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/search.html (Please cite on reference page)
Assignment Expectations
Use information from the modular background readings as well as any good quality resource you can find. Please cite all sources and provide a reference list at the end of your paper.
LENGTH: 5 Pages
Review all attached documents. Follow this instructions page.
Grammar and Spelling: Assignments are expected to adhere to standards guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity.
Length: Module assignments must be at least 5 pages in length. Need to have a separate TITLE page and a REFERENCE page.
References: At least 7 references should be included from academic sources (e.g. peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are included. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references must be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section (in APA format). 7 References minimum.
Organization: Subheadings must be used to organize your paper according to question
Format: APA format. Need to have a TITLE page and a REFERENCE page. RUNNING HEAD is required.
The following items will be assessed in particular:
Relevance (e.g. all content is connected to the question)
Precision (e.g. specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate).
Depth of discussion (e.g. present and integrate points that lead to deeper issues)
Breadth (e.g. multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/factors considered)
Evidence (e.g. points are well-supported with facts, statistics and references)
Logic (e.g. presented discussion makes sense, conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information)
Clarity (e.g. writing is concise, understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples)
Objectivity (e.g. avoid use of first person and subjective bias)