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The evolution of the principles of clinical governance and the quality improvement agenda at both the UK and international level. Exploration, analysis and synthesis of principles and policies relating to quality assurance, clinical effectiveness, theories and measures, clinical governance; evidence-based practice and the role of clinical guidelines, clinical standards, integrated care pathways and best practice statements, user involvement; monitoring the quality of care, teamwork, accountability and reflective activities which are designed to challenge assumptions and promote learning.

LO1 Critically appraise the policies and models of clinical governance and improvement practice
LO2 Critically differentiate between quality assurance, evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness
LO3 Critically examine different approaches to determining levels of quality in health care and ways of developing improvements in practice
LO4 Critically analyse the role of the team in delivering quality person-centred care
LO5 Critically explore the steps required to assess health and safety risks.