Healing Hospital: A Daring Paradigm
1) Read all readings in Module 1, research other articles or Web sites associated with the healing hospital paradigm. As you read, consider how this paradigm might influence your philosophy of caregiving. Any hospital with a healing component to its mission can be used as a resource.
2) Write an essay of 1000-1250 words that addresses the following:
a) Describe the components of healing hospitals and their relationship to spirituality.
b) What are the challenges of creating a healing environment in light of the barriers and complexities of the hospital environment?
c) Include at least one biblical passage or parable that you believe supports the concept of a healing hospital and provide rationale for your selection.
3) Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. Remember that Wikipedia is not considered a scholarly source.
4) This assignment uses a grading rubric that can be viewed at the assignment’s drop box. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
The rubric is as follows please:
Criteria:
Achievement Level:
Unsatisfactory
(0%)
Less than Satisfactory
(65%)
Satisfactory
(75%)
Good
(85%)
Excellent
(100%)
Comprehension of concepts of a Healing Hospital
0 points
Reveals inaccurate comprehension of material and lacks the ability to apply information.
3.12 points
Displays a lack of comprehension but attempts to apply information. Presentation of material does not meet minimal requirements of the assignment. Demonstrates no critical thinking aspects.
3.6 points
Exhibits comprehension of the material and attempts to integrate it with outside material. Information represents basic thought and formulation of Healing Hospital concepts, values, and practices.
4.08 points
Demonstrates integrative comprehension. Student exhibits thorough and thoughtful processing of material. Evidentiary support is creatively interwoven and presented in a manner that supports the writer?s position and perspective on Healing Hospital concepts and patterns.
4.8 points
Demonstrates integrative comprehension and thoughtful application of concepts surrounding the Healing Hospital and circumstances involving application in real world situations. Presentation of material and components include expanded and unique perspective relative to Healing Hospital patterns and value.
Coverage of subject matter.
0 points
Subject matter is absent, inappropriate, and/or irrelevant.
2.34 points
There is weak, marginal coverage of subject matter with large gaps in presentation.
2.7 points
All subject matter is covered in minimal quantity and quality.
3.06 points
Comprehensive coverage of subject matter is evident.
3.6 points
Coverage extends beyond what is needed to support subject matter.
Thesis Development and Purpose
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
0.55 points
Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.
0.63 points
Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.
0.71 points
Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
0.84 points
Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
Argument Logic and Construction
0 points
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the thesis and/or main claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
0.62 points
Sufficient justification of thesis and/or main claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
0.72 points
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of thesis and/or main claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
0.82 points
Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident.
There is a smooth progression of thesis and/or main claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
0.96 points
Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive thesis and/or main claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
Mechanics of Writing
(includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.
0.39 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.
0.45 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.
0.51 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.
0.6 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Paper Format
(Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
0 points
Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
0.39 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.
0.45 points
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
0.51 points
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
0.6 points
All format elements are correct.
Research Citations
(In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)
0 points
No reference page is included. No citations are used.
0.39 points
Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.
0.45 points
Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present
0.51 points
Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.
0.6 points
In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
I am also sendig you some web sites to help you get more materials for the paper. They are as follows:
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Read “Is Spirituality Essential for Recovery?” by Ashcraft, Anthony and Mancuso from Behavioral Healthcare (2010), located in the GCU eLibrary at http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/?accountid=7374
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Read “Mendocino Coast District Hospital Becomes One of Nation’s First ‘HealingHospitals‘”by Anonymous, from the Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week (2009), located in the GCU eLibrary at http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/?accountid=7374
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Read “Arizona Medical Center Shows How to Be a ‘Healing Hospital‘” by Thorne-Eberst from the Health Progress (2008), located in the GCU eLibrary at http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/?accountid=7374
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Read “Top Ten Healing Hospitals” located at http://journalofsacredwork.typepad.com/journal_of_sacred_work/2009/04/days-102103.html
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Read ” Hospital as Healing Community,” by Zarren, located on the The Association of Healing Healthcare Advocates Web site at http://www.healinghealthcareassoc.org/documents/HospitalAsHealingCommunity.pdf
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Read “The Golden Thread of Compassionate Care Defined” located on the Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Web site at http://www.mercygilbert.org/Patients_And_Visitors/189191
Let me know if you need additional instructions please. When writing the papper, the reference or citation should be placed at the end of sentence that is being refereced or cited and not at the end of the paragrapth please.
Thanks,
Lucy Amenyo.
