Available in 2024
Course code

PUBH6150

Units

10 units

Level

6000 level

Course handbook

Description

Introduces students to the concepts and applications of quality and safety in health care, covering the historical development of quality improvement and the introduction of quality improvement programs as a multidisciplinary approach in the health field. Contemporary methods relating to the measurement of quality and safety and the implementation of quality improvement initiatives in various health settings are described. Students then apply these methods to address an improvement opportunity in their setting, utilising person-centred and inter-professional approaches.

Candidates studying this course are assumed to have completed a minimum of a three year degree with at least one year's experience in a health or relevant industry setting.  Candidates are assumed to have academic reading and writing skills, ability to access and evaluate information from a variety of sources, skills in critical analysis, critical judgment, synthesis and evaluation as well as ability to conceptualise health professional practice.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Online

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Define quality in health care, describe the quality principles, and explore their application in health care in Australian and international settings

2. Describe how data are used to identify quality and safety issues in the delivery of health care, and explore the relevance and impact of quality activities conducted in health care organisations

3. Explain the nature of variation in processes, and recognise the importance of defining, analysing and improving processes in health care

4. Explore quality improvement tools and techniques commonly used in health care organisations and determine their appropriate applications

5. Apply the quality principles, methods and tools to address an improvement opportunity


Content

Course content includes:

  • Definitions and principles of quality and safety in health care
  • Techniques and tools for assessing and measuring quality
  • Guidance through the planning and implementation of a quality/safety improvement project

Requisite

If you have successfully completed CLAM6004 cannot enrol in this course.


Assessment items

Participation: Online Discussions

Quiz: Online Quizzes

Written Assignment: Project
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Online

Online Activity-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
  • Self-Directed 8 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Contact hours are an indication only.

Course outline

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