Sample Rubric
This rubric powers the UR Readiness Check: Inpatient Pneumonia Admit simulation. Each point is tied to an observable behavior so you can explain exactly why someone is labeled Ready, Developing, or Not ready.
Categories and weights
Total: 100 points across six categories.
- 25 pts
Fact triage
Did they pull out the right facts and avoid noise?
- 25 pts
Documentation gaps
Did they see what's missing and know what to request?
- 15 pts
Decision quality
Did they choose a safe, risk-reducing next step?
- 20 pts
Roleplay communication
Can they explain their rationale under mild pushback?
- 10 pts
Documentation note
Did they document rationale, actions, and follow-up clearly?
- 5 pts
Independence
How heavy was their hint usage?
Fact triage
- Selects key severity/instability facts8 pts
- Selects intensity-of-service facts7 pts
- Accounts for comorbid risk5 pts
- Avoids noise facts5 pts
Documentation gaps
- Identifies missing 'why inpatient today' narrative8 pts
- Requests specific documentation elements8 pts
- Frames uncertainty appropriately (no invention)5 pts
- Proposes a risk-reducing plan4 pts
Decision quality
- Chooses an appropriate next step10 pts
- Timeliness and ownership (clear timeframe)5 pts
Roleplay communication
- Leads with clear concise summary6 pts
- Uses scenario facts; no fabrication6 pts
- Handles pushback professionally4 pts
- States next actions clearly4 pts
Documentation note
- Documents rationale + action + follow-up6 pts
- Includes payer contact and doc request specifics4 pts
Independence
- Hint dependency (fewer is better)5 pts
How managers use this rubric
- Align expectations across preceptors and leaders for one workflow.
- See exactly which behaviors a new hire demonstrated and which they missed.
- Use the rubric language directly in coaching conversations and performance notes.
Want this tailored to your SOP?
We adapt the same rubric pattern to your utilization review or care management workflows and co-design scoring with your leaders.