Visit the website http://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/search.html and compar
Visit the website http://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/search.html and compare two similar hospitals in WV. Summarize how such data is used to ensure that hospitals meet and maintain quality through use of national standards.
Criteria for assessment: The on-line discussions will be evaluated using the Discussion Forum Rubric based on the following criteria:
1. Initial post is specific to the DQ topic and all points are addressed.
2. Content is relevant with evidence that reading assignments have been completed.
3. Examples are included from real world practice.
4. Content should be original with no violations of academic integrity.
5. Replies include substantive response to 2 different students’ posts in addition to the initial post.
6. Use of relevant journal articles referenced within the discussion posts, cited appropriately.
7. Use of 7th edition APA format.