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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Quality Improvement In Professional Practice | |||
| Reference | HSM159 | Version | 3 |
| Created | October 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | SCQF Points | 30 | |
| Amended | March 2023 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To discuss and debate the key principles of quality improvement. This programme will enable students to develop theoretical knowledge of quality improvement approaches, advance critical thinking and to utilise and apply such approaches within individual professional areas of practice. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically examine the current underpinning strategic, professional and social drivers influencing quality improvement. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate the key principles and concepts of quality improvement. |
| 3 | Critically evaluate the impact of a range of quality improvement methods within an area of practice. |
| 4 | Critically examine the essential professional skills to influence and lead quality improvement in practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The role of Quality Improvement. Quality improvement principles, approaches and frameworks. Methodologies for implementing continuous improvement. Process and system tools and techniques required in achieving continuous quality improvement. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Part time distance learning: directed study supported by tutorials, workshops and seminars delivered on-line. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 44 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 256 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 300 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Coursework: Completion of a quality improvement proposal for an identified area of practice which will include a critical examination of the underpinning principles and concepts. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module is assessed by one component: C1 100% weighting. Module pass mark = Grade D. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | An A in component 1. |
| B | A B in component 1. |
| C | A C in component 1. |
| D | A D in component 1. |
| E | An E in component 1. |
| F | An F in component 1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Refer Regulation A2: Admission and Enrolment for admission requirements and/or course specific entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | NHS Education Scotland. Quality Improvement. https://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/our-work/quality-improvement/ |
| 2 | Swanwick, T., Vaux, E., (eds). 2020. ABC of quality improvement in healthcare. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Blackwell. (E-book). |
| 3 | Solid, C.A., 2020. Return on Investment for healthcare quality improvement. Cham: Springer International. (E-book). |
| 4 | Institute for Healthcare Improvement http://www.ihi.org |
| 5 | Monsen, K.A., 2018. Intervention effectiveness research: Quality improvement and programme evaluation. Cham: Springer International. (e-book). |
| 6 | Sheh, R.K., Godambe, S.D., (Eds). 2021. Patient safety and quality improvement in healthcare: a case-based approach. Cham: Springer. (E-book). |