Courses & Units
Risk Management and Governance CAM621
Introduction
This unit aims to provide a broad understanding of governance, clinical governance and risk management within the field of health and human services covering the relatively recent development and changes that have occurred in these areas. The Unit will also illustrate some aspects of the practical implementation of governance and risk management as the basis for workplace action for improving the safety and quality of patient/client care and service provision. You will be asked to reflect on the implications of these on your professional practice in leadership and management within health and human service systems. Whilst clinical governance work arose principally following major events within the acute health service and care setting, concepts are constantly evolving and their application is increasingly expanding to other service areas. Many of the principles and practices are suitable for creative adaptation across the wider health and human services sector and are being progressively taken up as the public, providers, funders, standards & accreditation agencies and governments seek reassurance that services are provided safely and are of appropriate quality. Risk management has a longer history across all sectors and businesses to the extent that there are national and international standards. We will be examining, in varying degrees of depth; current concepts, trends and barriers in risk management and governance. In particular, this unit seeks to explore some of the issues and complex relationships between medico-legal issues; clinical error; consumer rights and services; occupational health systems; quality of service strategies; the systems and structures for the management of the law/medicine interface; and its governance in pursuit of reliable delivery of safe, high quality care and services.
Summary
| Unit name | Risk Management and Governance |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAM621 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Kate Fennell |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 20/2/2023 | 21/3/2023 | 10/4/2023 | 28/5/2023 |
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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- explain the difference between corporate and clinical governance and how they relate to quality & safety and risk management in health and human service settings
- argue the requirement for governance and risk management frameworks to support the provision of high quality health and human services
- generate recommendations to improve the quality and safety of health and human service provision by applying knowledge of risk management and governance
- critically reflect on the implications of risk management and governance in leading and managing health and human service delivery.
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 069900 | $1,037.00 | $1,037.00 | not applicable | $2,522.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Flexible on-line Distance |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Essay (20%)|Report (20%)|Discussion Board participation (25%)|Service Improvement Proposal (35%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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