SHE level 9 SCQF credit points 20 ECTS credit points 10 Module code M3B730304 Module Leader Tom McAlear School School of Health and Life Sciences Subject Nursing Trimester A (September start), B (January start), C (May start)
Summary of content This theory-based module will provide students with an opportunity to explore concepts and theories associated with leading and managing change to promote quality improvement in healthcare settings. In developing their knowledge and critical thinking skills, students will relate concepts to their practice environment. The emphasis will be on developing the practitioner in order to lead and manage change to provided person-centred, safe and effective care through understanding of contemporary quality improvement methods.
Module details Syllabus arrow_forward National and international perspectives of evidence-based practice.
Learning outcomes arrow_forward
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
Discuss contemporary drivers for quality care delivery and improvement in healthcare practice Analyse techniques for establishing and monitoring standards of care and their implementation in practice Analyse methods of continuous quality improvement and their application to practice. Explore the professional role in leading and managing change as part of the continuous development of standards of care within health/social care settings. Apply current research evidence to Justify the application of theories and concepts related to leading and managing change in healthcare to promote quality improvement.
Teaching / learning strategy arrow_forward This module can be delivered using combinations of lectures, seminars, tutorials, interactive discussions, and self-directed study. The combination will depend on whether the module is being delivered on site at GCU ' face to face', 'blended' at GCU or a venue other that GCU e.g. Contractual international agreement or being delivered completely 'online'. The teaching and learning strategies, irrespective of delivery mode, aim to promote the development of autonomous, independent problem solving and decision making within the parameters of their professional competence, role and employers agreed vicarious liability (or equivalent). Students will follow one of three presentations of the module. The teaching and learning strategy will be either face-to-face, web-based learning or blended learning. A variety of activities will be used throughout the module to promote interest and engagement with core concepts.
Transferrable skills arrow_forward Development, or enhancement of independent learning skills; critical thinking and decision-making skills; study, IT and time management skills; professional and ethical values aligned with professional practice; communication and team working; theory and practice integration and problem solving; and reflection.
Module structure Activity Total hours Lectures 11 Tutorials 22 Practicals 0 Seminars 0 Independent Learning 131 Assessment 36 Placement 0
Assessment methods Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description Course Work001 50 35 Group Presentation Course Work002 50 35 Essay (500 words)
