CLINICAL AUDIT DEVELOPMENT
NSG4CAD
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will be introduced to the concept of clinical governance and the use of evidence to improve the quality of health care offered. You will apply the principles of evidence-based practice in a critique of current clinical practice and formulate a detailed plan for the conduct of a clinical audit as a means of investigating the effectiveness, appropriateness and feasibility of a clinical practice. The subject is comprised of a series of learning activities that are delivered online and supported by a facilitator.
School: School of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Les Fitzgerald
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in course code: HMNSCO
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain how clinical governance and best practice evidence is used in your organisation to improve clinical practice.
- Activities:
- Written assessment.
02. Locate and critically appraise different forms of evidence.
- Activities:
- Online activity. Literature searching, using a range of sources of evidence.
03. Develop a standard of 'best practice', that is based on the evidence available, on a clinical practice topic.
- Activities:
- Online activity. Literature searching using a range of sources of evidence.
04. Formulate a detailed plan for the conduct of a clinical audit.
- Activities:
- Written assessment.
Online, 2017, Teaching Session 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Les Fitzgerald
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 03 - 08
One 144.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 03 to week 08 and delivered via online.
"144 hours of directed and self-directed online learning."
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 03 - 08
Six 1.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 03 to week 08 and delivered via online.
"6x1hour Blackboard Collaborate online seminars offered over the duration of the 6 week subject."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word written task plus one 500-word peer assessment (or equivalent). | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500-word examination (or equivalent written task) | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One multimedia and digital presentation (equivalent to 1,500 words), or equivalent. | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2017, Teaching Session 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Les Fitzgerald
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 36
Six 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 36 and delivered via online.
"6x1hour Blackboard Collaborate seminars offered over the duration of the 6 week subject."
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 36
One 144.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 36 and delivered via online.
"144 hours of directed and self learning online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word written task plus one 500-word peer assessment (or equivalent). | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500-word examination (or equivalent written task) | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One multimedia and digital presentation (equivalent to 1,500 words), or equivalent. | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |