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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Safety and Quality In Medicine Use | |||
| Reference | PHM046 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | May 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop an understanding of the application of Human Factors to quality improvement in medicine use in healthcare. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explore and critically comment on the application of Human Factors in quality improvement of medicine use in healthcare with a focus on patient safety. |
| 2 | Critically appraise methods utilised for quality improvement and patient safety in the use of medicines. |
| 3 | Develop an understanding of the approaches used to measure and monitor quality improvement of medicine use in healthcare with a focus on patient safety. |
| 4 | Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of how Human Factors and quality improvement can be applied in practice to underpin the resilience of systems for medicines use. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Human Factors: how knowledge and competency can underpin systems understanding to allow intelligent re-design to optimise outcomes including safety and quality in relation to medicines use. Quality improvement and patient safety definitions, overarching principles and approaches. Management, leadership and organisational factors that may influence quality and patient safety in the use of medicines. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module will be delivered online through use of online lectures and readings. Students will apply and contextualise knowledge and understanding of topics in discussion forums online. There is no face-to-face contact required for this online module. 'Contact' hours included in 'Indicative Workload' represent online discussions and other online interactions. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 10 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 140 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| 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: | This assessment will be a written assignment in the form of an essay. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| To pass this module the student must achieve a module grade of Grade D or better. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | When C1 = A |
| B | When C1 = B |
| C | When C1 = C |
| D | When C1 = D |
| E | When C1 = E |
| F | When C1 = F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | An undergraduate degree in a pharmacy, medical or nursing & midwifery related field from a UK university or overseas equivalent, and one year post-registration experience or in consultation with the Course Leader. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shorrock S & Williams C. 2016. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Practice. Routledge. |
| 2 | Panesar S, Carson-Stevens A, Salvilla S, Sheikh A. 2014. Safety and Healthcare Improvement at a Glance. Wiley-Blackwell. First Edition. |