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Please note: BAA544 is not available Semester 1, 2025 as the unit is under review. The unit is currently available in Semester 2 but subject to the review may not be offered. Please contact UConnect for further information.
Introduction
The implementation science and organisational reliability fields of knowledge are drawn upon to illuminate safety and quality centrality to clinical governance. This knowledge is used to investigate how to achieve effective performance and monitoring systems that support and promote clinical safety and quality, accountability and transparency within organisations for healthcare users, the workforce and community. To operationalise these requirements, this unit investigates the application of the National Safety and Quality in Health Service (NSQHS) Preventing and Controlling Infections and Medication Safety standards. Their necessity and integration with other standards in the NSQHS are also reviewed.
Summary
| Unit name | Integrating Governance Systems and Structures into Safety and Quality in Healthcare |
| Unit code | BAA544 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Australian Institute of Health Service Management |
| Coordinator | Ms Michelle Egan |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate and implement safe provision of quality healthcare in a work place context
- Demonstrate assessment, planning and provision of clinical safety and quality
- Critique legal implications governing clinical accountability in healthcare practice
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
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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Requisites
Concurrent Prerequisites
BAA543Teaching
| Assessment | ePoster (20%)|Case Study (40%)|Critical Reflection (40%) |
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| 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. |
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