PE4S309 - Quality Improvement In Specialist Community Practice DN 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PE4S309 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Quality Improvement In Specialist Community Practice DN | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | |||
| Module Leader: | Alexandra James | ||
| Module Team: | Angela Hiscocks, Michelle Panniers | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Oct 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
The module aims to develop the student’s specialist knowledge and skills in relation to research and quality improvement methodologies, frameworks and tools. These will enable effective leadership and implementation of quality improvement initiatives within their area of community practice.
Content Summary
Critical appraisal and application of a variety of quality improvement methodologies, frameworks and tools.
Developing the knowledge, skills and professional judgement required to effectively undertake quality impact assessments.
Effective use of technology in the collection and storage of data for analysis to inform service improvement plans.
Identifying the need for and co-producing strategies and plans for service design with people, families and communities to improve care outcomes.
Applying effective change management strategies and processes to effect positive change.
Critical appraisal of the evidence supporting specialist community practice.
Advanced understanding and application of research methodology including the location and selection of relevant research literature.
Types of research including qualitative, quantitative, systematic reviews, randomised control trials and Cochrane reviews.
Consideration of the level of the literature within the hierarchy of evidence.
The process of critical appraisal utilising a relevant appraisal tool e.g., Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP), Holland and Rees.
Appraising and applying health and safety legislation and regulations in the development of local policy and guidance to support staff working across the range of home and community environments.
Evaluating the findings and recommendations of internal and external risk reporting to develop action plans to mitigate risk.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 15 |
| Tutorials | 15 |
| Independent Study | 40 |
| Placement | 100 |
| Directed Study (Including Online Independent Learning) | 9 |
| Formative assessment - scheduled | 2 |
| Formative assessment - Independent | 3 |
| Groupwork | 6 |
| Problem/Challenge based learning | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically appraise quality improvement methodologies and strategies and apply the knowledge to inform the development of a quality improvement initiative. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate competence in the proficiencies outlined in Platform 6 within the All-Wales Community Practice Assessment Document for Specialist Practice for District Nursing / Community Childrens Nursing. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Oral presentation of a quality improvement initiative related to the student's specialist area of community practice | 20 | N/A | 100 | No | 39 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Clinical Learning 1 | A pass at minimum competent level in the proficiencies detailed within Platform 6 of the All-Wales Practice Assessment Document for SPQ in the students defined field of practice. | 0 | N/A | 0 | No | 39 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Clinical Learning 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |