In this assignment, you will examine your chosen public health organization and consider the outcomes for which the organization should be held accountable. In M1: Assignment 3, you selected a public health organization for which you will develop a performance improvement plan. In this assignment, you will examine the organization further. You will set targets, goals, and objectives for the organization you have selected. Use the readings for the module to do the following: •Propose 3–5 specific outcomes for which your chosen public health institution should be held accountable. •Set targets, goals, and objectives associated with each outcome. •Develop applicable performance measures for monitoring progress toward meeting the targets, goals, and objectives. •Develop strategies for implementing the performance measures. Ensure you support your positions by citing authoritative sources from your textbook and other research you have conducted so far in this course. Follow APA style in your paper and include a reference list. The final product should be a 6–8-page paper in Word format, utilizing a minimum of 6 scholarly sources. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Include a title page, header, page numbers, abstract, use of Level I and II headings, in-text citations, and a properly formatted references page. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M3_A2.doc. By the due date assigned, deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area. Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Assignment Components Proficient Maximum Points Propose 3–5 specific outcomes for which your chosen public health institution should be held accountable. A minimum of three specific outcomes are identified. Outcomes are appropriate and feasible. Outcomes identified include coverage of most relevant items. 36 Set targets, goals, and objectives associated with each outcome. Targets, goals, and objectives established demonstrate comprehension of information and are relevant to each outcome. Targets, goals, and objectives are challenging yet attainable. 36 Develop applicable performance measures for monitoring progress toward meeting the targets, goals, and objectives. Performance measures created are adequate and/or relevant for monitoring progress toward meeting the targets, goals, and objectives. Measures created are likely to provide relevant data. 40 Develop strategies for implementing the performance measures. Strategies developed are professional and relevant for implementing the performance measures. Strategies are likely to allow for a smooth implementation. 40 Writing Components Organization Write with clear organization appropriate to required format, including introduction, thesis/main idea, transitions, and conclusion, when appropriate. Introduction has a clear opening, provides background information, and states the topic. The assignment (e.g., report, presentation) is organized around an arguable stated thesis or main idea. Transitions are appropriate and help the flow of ideas. Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending. Writing generally provides a consistent coherency among ideas. 12 Usage and Mechanics Write using proper grammar, spelling, usage, and mechanics to provide smooth readability. Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout. Writing skills are competent. Good command of language. Bullet points and/or sentence structures are accurate. Capitalization, punctuation, and indentation reasonably well followed. Spelling errors are very few. All errors are infrequent and do not interfere with readability or comprehension. 12 APA Elements Include proper attribution, paraphrasing, and quotations of all sources. Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for. Only a few minor errors present. 12 Audience and Communication Write specifically to key audience, using terminology and tone appropriate for the audience Writing is focused. Tone is adequately formal in keeping with the audience. 12 Total: 200
