This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
This unit has a focus on policy and governance issues that influence the provision of quality care for older adults. This will include an examination and critique of the mains laws and regulations that relate to the care of older adults, such as aged care national law and funding instruments, governance of organisations providing care, guardianship, clinical governance and ageing-inclusive policies. The unit will describe and critique approaches to safety and quality in aged care, and will examine the development of the aged care reform movement and changing consumer expectations.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Policy and Governance in Ageing and Aged Care |
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| Unit code | CAD309 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Coordinator | Prof James Vickers |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
CAD209 and CAD210
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On-campus workshops; Internet-dependent activities including: 1 x 1.5 hour online lecture weekly 1 x 1 hour online tutorial weekly |
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| Assessment | Discussion posts (online) (10%), Quiz (10%), Presentation (30%), Assignment (800 words, 20%), Test (MCQ and SAQs, 30%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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