What is it about?
This module introduces key concepts underpinning health care quality. It covers the theory and practice of different approaches to quality improvement as well as the evidence base for and methods of evaluating approaches to improve the quality of health care. The module will place these topics within the context of several strategies employed to address quality within the British NHS, including: the Darzi review; safety improvement; clinical governance; and clinical guidelines.
Who is it for?
Public health workforce
What will participants learn?
Intended Knowledge Outcomes:
•Describe the fundamental concepts behind health care quality
•Describe, compare and contrast different measures of health care quality including process and outcome in health care quality assessment
•Describe the range of, and evidence base underpinning, various interventions available to change practice.
Intended Skill Outcomes:
•Describe, compare and contrast different measures of health care quality including process and outcome in health care quality assessment.
•Apply and compare models to a defined quality problem or to their own settings or practice.
How will it be delivered?
6 taught sessions
How will participants be assessed?
2000 word essay
What experience / qualifications do participants need?
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a medical, health or social sciences discipline
Code
MPY8007
Level
7
Credits
10
When is it?
Thursday 30th January 2020, Thursday 6th February 2020, Thursday 13th February 2020, Thursday 20th February 2020, Thursday 27th February 2020, Thursday 5th March 2020, 14:00-17:00 (Timings subject to change)
Where is it?
Newcastle University
What are the contact dates students need to attend university?
Thursday 30th January 2020, Thursday 6th February 2020, Thursday 13th February 2020, Thursday 20th February 2020, Thursday 27th February 2020, Thursday 5th March 2020, 14:00-17:00 (Timings subject to change)
University Contact Details
Name:Ben Le Dune
Email: pgclinsci@ncl.ac.uk
Telephone: 0191 208 8755