7A006E - Leadership, Quality Improvement and Governance 01 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2033 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 7A006E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Leadership, Quality Improvement and Governance | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Nursing and Allied Health | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Nursing and Allied Health | ||
| Module Leader: | Karl New | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2032 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100258 - clinical physiology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2027 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2033 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
To critically examine the principles of quality improvement, governance, and patient safety within emergency medicine practice.
To develop advanced leadership, management, and educational competence applicable to complex emergency department environments and multidisciplinary teams.
Content Summary
Leadership, Quality Improvement & Governance develops the leadership, management, and quality improvement capabilities required for advanced practice in emergency medicine. The module focuses on how clinicians can lead teams, improve systems, and promote patient safety within the complex and fast-paced emergency department environment.
Students will critically examine the principles of quality improvement, clinical governance, patient safety, and systems-based practice, alongside contemporary leadership and management theory. Topics include quality improvement methodologies, data interpretation, root cause analysis, human factors, workforce management, education and supervision, and the investigation of serious incidents. The module also explores global emergency medicine, health inequalities, humanitarian practice, and the challenges of delivering equitable emergency care across different healthcare systems.
As the programme’s integrative leadership module, this module enables students to apply the clinical, professional, and analytical skills developed throughout the programme to real-world service improvement and organisational challenges. It will prepare graduates to become reflective leaders, educators, and advocate for safe, evidence-based, and patient-centred emergency care in both local and international practice settings.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminars | 40 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Problem/Challenge based learning | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate the theoretical foundations, methodological approaches, and measurement strategies of quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical governance in emergency medicine. |
| LO2 | Critically appraise and construct evidence-based strategies for leading, developing, and sustaining high-performing emergency medicine teams and systems. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study | N/A | 0 | 2500 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project | N/A | 0 | 1000 | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | N/A | 0 | 600 | 10 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) | N/A | 60 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Case study | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Project | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) | ✔ | ✔ | |