cph5hcq hlth care qual
HEALTH CARE QUALITY
CPH5HCQ
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will acquire practical knowledge of current approaches to the management of safety and quality in health care, and the available evidence of their effectiveness. The major theoretical developments of the twentieth century are reviewed, with a focus on their contribution to current methods and tools for quality improvement and quality assurance. Dilemmas in the conceptualisation and measurement of quality are explored, along with the relationship between quality management and clinical outcomes. This subject is taught in Mandarin for China Health Program students.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAdamm Ferrier
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Unit manual | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
Subject options
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China, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdamm Ferrier
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 5.0 days block mode other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"China Health Program Bundoora students: five 8-hour lectures taught in block mode at Bundoora campus. China Health Program China students(Harbin): one 1-hour lecture or case study presentation per week and one 2-hour workshop/seminar per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word essay | 35 | |
| One 2,000-word essay | 45 | |
| One group presentation (10 minutes per member) | 20 |
China, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdamm Ferrier
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 5.0 days block mode other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"China Health Program Bundoora students: five 8-hour lectures taught in block mode at Bundoora campus. China Health Program China students(Harbin): one 1-hour lecture or case study presentation per week and one 2-hour workshop/seminar per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word essay | 35 | |
| One 2,000-word essay | 45 | |
| One group presentation (10 minutes per member) | 20 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdamm Ferrier
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 5.0 days block mode other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"China Health Program Bundoora students: five 8-hour lectures taught in block mode at Bundoora campus. China Health Program China students(Harbin): one 1-hour lecture or case study presentation per week and one 2-hour workshop/seminar per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word essay | 35 | |
| One 2,000-word essay | 45 | |
| One group presentation (10 minutes per member) | 20 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdamm Ferrier
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 5.0 days block mode other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"China Health Program Bundoora students: five 8-hour lectures taught in block mode at Bundoora campus. China Health Program China students(Harbin): one 1-hour lecture or case study presentation per week and one 2-hour workshop/seminar per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word essay | 35 | |
| One 2,000-word essay | 45 | |
| One group presentation (10 minutes per member) | 20 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 15-31, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdamm Ferrier
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 5.0 days block mode other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"China Health Program Bundoora students: five 8-hour lectures taught in block mode at Bundoora campus. China Health Program China students(Harbin): one 1-hour lecture or case study presentation per week and one 2-hour workshop/seminar per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word essay | 35 | |
| One 2,000-word essay | 45 | |
| One group presentation (10 minutes per member) | 20 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 35-13, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdamm Ferrier
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 5.0 days block mode other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"China Health Program Bundoora students: five 8-hour lectures taught in block mode at Bundoora campus. China Health Program China students(Harbin): one 1-hour lecture or case study presentation per week and one 2-hour workshop/seminar per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word essay | 35 | |
| One 2,000-word essay | 45 | |
| One group presentation (10 minutes per member) | 20 |