CA4H001 - Decision Making 01 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2024 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CA4H001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Decision Making | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Community Nursing | ||
| Module Leader: | Eileen Munson | ||
| Module Team: | Donna Pace, Joanne Smith, Michelle Panniers | ||
| First Intended Intake: | NOV 2012 | Final Year of Intake: | 2012 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100281 - community nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2016 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2024 |
Module Aims
To demonstrate critically appraisal of the decision making processes as applied to community nursing practice.
Content Summary
Introduction to decision making: defining decision-making, what is decision making, where decisions are made and who makes the decisions?
How are decisions made: Stages of decision making; decision –making theories; decision models; problem solving; risk and uncertainty; context of healthcare decisions for example, culture, power, politics, policies and resources and services; influencing factors; ethical decision making; reflective decision making; experience and intuition in decision making. The role of information systems and support systems in the decision making process. Empowerment, independence, multi-disciplinary, multi-agency context and, collaborative clinical decision making.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Project supervision | 6 |
| Independent Study | 20 |
| Placement | 50 |
| Directed Study | 14 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 2 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate critical analysis and synthesis of decisions made in community nursing practice. |
| LO2 | To critically appraise and evaluate decisions made in relation to community nursingpracticeand demonstrate an understanding of contradictory areas of knowledge |
| LO3 | To support and empower patients, clients, carers and family members to influence and use available information and skills enabling full participation in decisions concerning care. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 1 | Complete three ‘enabling activities’ which will occur throughout the distance learning material. These activities will consider decisions made by the student relating to their own workplace. Each activity has equal weighting and will be marked out of 100 | 0 | 1200 | 100 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Clinical Learning 1 | The completion of a portfolio of evidence which supports and demonstrates the decisions made (within the Summative assignment) to support and empower patients, clients, carers and family members to influence and use available services, information and skills | 0 | N/A | 0 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Clinical Learning 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |