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Assessment Description

The purpose of this case study is to identify barriers to health that impact a patient with diabetes develop a plan of care that includes provider interventions and self-care or self-management strategies for routine management and in times of public health emergencies.

To complete this assignment, review the patient case in the “Diabetes” video and read the National Standards for Self-Management of Diabetes and emergency preparedness readings linked in the topic Resources.

In 250-500 words each, address the following prompts as related to the video. APRN-approved resources should support each of the below elements.

1.  Barriers to Health: What barriers to health does this patient face including socioeconomic barriers and access to care? How will these barriers impact his overall health and wellbeing?
2.  Provider Interventions: What specific actions would you take as a provider to address his diabetes management and these barriers? Include pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, referral, and follow-up recommendations.
3. Self-Care/Self-Management: Refer to the “2022 National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support” in the topic Resources. What self-care/self-management education would you provide for this patient?
4. Emergency Preparedness: Discuss the unique challenges that this individual with diabetes would face during public health emergencies, such as natural disasters or pandemics. What guidance would you provide your patient in preparing for natural disasters and public health emergencies. Examples would include how to obtain medications, refrigerate insulin, or seek medical care when needed.

Demonstrate an understanding of the unique and shared perspective between nursing and other disciplines by supporting your responses with a minimum of two APRN-approved scholarly resources. Be sure to include references that reflect the unique and shared perspective between nursing and other disciplines. Non-APRN-approved references are not permitted unless linking to a specific patient resource.

A cover page and references page are required with the submission of this assignment.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment

Benchmark Information

 This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:

 MSN-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Adult-Gerontology; MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner; MSN-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

1.1: Demonstrate an understanding of the discipline of nursing’s distinctive perspective and where shared perspectives exist with other disciplines.                    

to AACN Core Competencies 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 3.6.

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Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking

Required

Read Chapter 27 in Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking.

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Diabetes

Optional

View “Diabetes,” by ANEW Project (2019), located on YouTube, to prepare for the “Benchmark – Diabetes Case Study

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2022 National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support

Optional

Read the “2022 National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support” by Davis et al., from Diabetes Care 

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https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/45/2/484/140905/2022-National-Standards-for-Diabetes-Self

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Bates’ Visual Guide: 12-Month Access Card to BatesVisualGuide.com With OSCE Clinical Skills Videos

Optional

View and complete video segments 4.1-4.9 in “Volume 4: Head-to-Toe Assessment: Older Adult” in Bates’ Visual Guide: 12-M

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https://batesvisualguide.com/

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Bates’ Visual Guide: 12-Month Access Card to BatesVisualGuide.com With Communication and Interpersonal Skills Videos

Optional

View and complete video segments 14, 18, 23 and 27 in Bates’ Visual Guide: 12-Month Access Card to BatesVisualGuide.com With Communic

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https://batesvisualguide.com/

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Diabetes Care During Emergencies

Optional

Read “Diabetes Care During Emergencies,” from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website (2022).

https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/diabetes-care-during-emergencies.html

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Diabetes Emergency Preparedness

Optional

Explore “Diabetes Emergency Preparedness,” from the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists website (2023).

https://www.diabeteseducator.org/living-with-diabetes/disaster-preparedness

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Diabetes Makes Disaster Planning Even More Important

Optional

Read “Diabetes Makes Disaster Planning Even More Important,” by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disea

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https://www.niddk.nih.go

Benchmark – Diabetes Case Study – Rubric

 

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Rubric Criteria

Total70 points

Criterion	1. Unsatisfactory	2. Insufficient	3. Approaching	4. Acceptable	5. Target
Barriers to Health Including socioeconomic barriers and access to care.	0 points The description of barriers to health, including socioeconomic barriers and access to care, is not present.	7 points The description of barriers to health, including socioeconomic barriers and access to care, is present but lacks detail or is incomplete.	11.2 points The description of barriers to health, including socioeconomic barriers and access to care, is included but lacks relevant supporting detail.	12.6 points The description of barriers to health, including socioeconomic barriers and access to care is complete and provides relevant supporting detail.	14 points The description of barriers to health, including socioeconomic barriers and access to care, is thorough and includes substantial supporting details.
Provider Interventions Including pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, referrals, and follow-up.	0 points Provider interventions are not present.	7 points Provider interventions are present but lacks detail or is incomplete.	11.2 points Provider interventions are present but lacks relevant supporting detail.	12.6 points Provider interventions are complete and provide relevant supporting detail.	14 points Provider interventions are thorough and include substantial supporting details.
Self-Care/Self-Management Including evidence-based strategies for patient self-care and self-management.	0 points Evidence-based strategies for patient self-care and self-management are not present.	7 points Evidence-based strategies for patient self-care and self-management are present but lack detail or are incomplete.	11.2 points Evidence-based strategies for patient self-care and self-management are present but lack relevant supporting detail.	12.6 points Evidence-based strategies for patient self-care and self-management are complete and provide relevant supporting detail.	14 points Evidence-based strategies for patient self-care and self-management are thorough and include substantial supporting detail.
Emergency Preparedness Including challenges and guidance for a patient during public health emergencies.	0 points A discussion of emergency preparedness during public health emergencies is not present.	7 points A discussion of emergency preparedness during public health emergencies is present but lacks details or is incomplete.	11.2 points A discussion of emergency preparedness during public health emergencies is present but lacks supporting detail.	12.6 points A discussion of emergency preparedness during public health emergencies is complete and provides relevant supporting detail.	14 points A discussion of emergency preparedness during public health emergencies is thorough and includes substantial supporting detail.
APRN References Two APRN approved references to support content with intext citations. APRN References selected demonstrate an understanding of the unique and shared perspective between nursing and other disciplines. (C1.1)	0 points No APRN approved references utilized or learners do not demonstrate an understanding of the unique and shared perspective between nursing and other disciplines.	1.75 points Less than two APRN References are selected, or they demonstrate minimal understanding of the unique and shared perspective between nursing and other disciplines.	2.8 points The two APRN References selected demonstrate understanding of the unique and shared perspective between nursing and other disciplines.	3.15 points The two APRN References selected demonstrate a detailed understanding of the unique and shared perspective between nursing and other disciplines.	3.5 points The two APRN References selected demonstrate a thorough understanding of the unique and shared perspective between nursing and other disciplines.
Assignment Formatting The assignment includes the correct number of words (250-500 words per prompt). Proper APA formatting for cover page, reference page, references is used.	0 points The cover page and reference page are not included, or the paper is missing more than 500 words.	1.75 points The assignment is either missing the cover page or references page or the word count is incorrect by 250-500 words.	2.8 points The assignment includes a cover page and reference page, but the format includes multiple errors or the word count is incorrect by less than 250 words.	3.15 points The assignment includes a cover page and reference page, but the format includes few errors and the word count is correct.	3.5 points The assignment includes a cover page and reference page, and the format and word count are correct.
Organization	0 points The assignment is not organized.	1.75 points N/A	2.8 points The assignment shows some organization but has inconsistencies.	3.15 points N/A	3.5 points The assignment is organized in a clear and effective way.
Mechanics of Writing Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.	0 points Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.	1.75 points Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.	2.8 points Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.	3.15 points Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.	3.5 points No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

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