Undergraduate TAS-ZAC106-2023
Quality Systems and Practices in Health and Community Services
$2,522 $0
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Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 10 Jul 2023
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Subject details
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Evaluate quality improvement principles and processes and explain how quality, safety, standards and outcomes are measured and reported in practice.
- Reflect upon and describe the role of the helping professional, consumer and organisation in continuous quality improvement.
- Communicate quality improvement solutions for practice-based issues and risks.
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- Delivering quality consumer services
- Understanding the organisation
- Meeting external expectations
- Foundations of Quality & Safety Standards
- Applying Health and Community Service Standards
- Planning and implementing quality outcomes
- The Quality and Safety relationship
- Evaluating and adapting your professional practice
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
- Other requirements - Online: 2 x 2 hour online tutorials and 1 x 4 hour workshop per semester
This subject will introduce you to the quality, safety and regulatory systems that govern service delivery, reporting and accreditation. Principles, policies, standards and guidelines will be considered in the context of the individual, the consumer and the organisation. A cycle of continuous quality improvement involving planning, implementation, evaluation and adaptation will be emphasised, including the central role of consumers in these processes. You will also explore the importance of organisational vision and values and individual role responsibility and accountability in the achievement of quality and safety outcomes.
- Quality and Safety Analysis (25%)
- Review of Standards and Accreditation (40%)
- Quality Improvement Case Study (35%)
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