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This unit is usually offered in odd-numbered years only.
Introduction
This unit will enable students to appraise the theory, practice and process for achieving safety and quality in healthcare organisations. The unit focuses on identifying quality management processes, practices and tools for the review and improvement of healthcare delivery. Additionally, strategies and mechanisms for safety and risk management will be identified and evaluated. The focus will be on how managers engage healthcare professionals, patients and the community to deliver safety and quality requirements. The unit identifies tools and implementation requirements of legislative regulations and professional practices. Students will have opportunities to hear from experts across Australia and participate in industry case studies and analysis.
Summary
| Unit name | Safety in Health Service Management |
| Unit code | BAA770 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Australian Institute of Health Service Management |
| Coordinator | Doctor Maria Agaliotis |
| 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
- Critically evaluate the theory and practice of safety and quality in healthcare management.
- Investigate safety and risk management in healthcare.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of tools and implementation strategies.
- Appraise legislative regulations and professional practices.
- Critique current approaches and future challenges for safety, quality and risk management.
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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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Students are required to be familiar with all module content by the end of week 10, as assignments will draw on all modules. |
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| Assessment | Critical argument essay (30%)|Infographic (30%)|Report (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
All resources for this Unit are available in MyLO. The learning materials of the unit will be drawn from publications and contemporary journal articles. Students will be able to access the learning materials through the learning content section of the MyLO unit. |
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| Recommended | All resources for this Unit are available in MyLO. |
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