QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES
MMH5QII
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will learn processes to develop quality improvement initiatives in the workplace. You will plan a quality improvement initiative based on your review of the literature and reflection on current workplace or community needs. This subject will develop your problem-solving skills and help you create an appropriate and ethical design to address a real-world need.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJo Spong
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesYou will participate in summative and formative activities including online lectures, reflective activities, participation with peers, analysisof journal articles, online quizzes, written assessments and an oral presentation.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJo Spong
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 16
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Draft question suitable for quality improvement project | Assignment | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1 |
Quality improvement project method | Report | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Ethical reflection on proposed project | Assignment | Individual | No | 15 | SILO4 |
Literature review | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3 |