cph5hcq hlth care qual
HEALTH CARE QUALITY
CPH5HCQ
2018
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 and english for China Health Program students.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
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 | . | . |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To master theoretical knowledge in relation to the models of practice that support risk management, root cause analyses, complaints handling, accreditation and clinical review
- Activities:
- Lectures, discussions, case studies, field visits, assessments
02. To critically reflect and review theories and language for analysing and strategising quality, safety and organisational performance
- Activities:
- Lectures, discussions, case studies, field visits, assessments
03. To reflect critically on the dynamics of institutional change
- Activities:
- Lectures, discussions, case studies, field visits, assessments
04. To have mastery of the theoretical knowledge in relation to health care quality to enable the student to be aware of the potential future contribution she or he might make towards promoting quality, safety and organisational performance
- Activities:
- Lectures, discussions, case studies, field visits, assessments
Subject options
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China, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdamm Ferrier
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 10.0 days block mode other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word essay | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2,000-word essay | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One group presentation (10 minutes per member) | 20 | 03, 04 |
China, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdamm Ferrier
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 10.0 days block mode other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word essay | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2,000-word essay | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One group presentation (10 minutes per member) | 20 | 03, 04 |