There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

This module brings together the principles and practice of Governance in the healthcare environment at a strategic level. With a particular focus on Clinical Governance, it promotes an understanding of the accountability frameworks for professional and other healthcare staff. Emphasis will be placed on the key areas of policy and models of governance, risk management and safety, legal and ethical issues, evidence-based practice, quality and metrics and organisational culture and teamwork. This will help to develop an understanding of the dynamics of clinical governance in practice, at professional and organisational level, in a challenging setting that is demanding a consistently better quality of care in a more compassionate environment.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically examine the development of Clinical Governance in the NHS (UK), recognising the influence of the professions and the public, and exploring the impact of implementation in practice.

LO2: Critically explore the underpinning legal, ethical and professional principles which challenge the concept of accountability in healthcare.

LO3: Critically appraise the current approaches to assessing risk and ensuring patient safety in healthcare settings.

LO4: Evaluate current practice in relation to assessment of clinical effectiveness and decision-making based on evidence.

LO5: Critically appraise current approaches to measuring quality.

LO6: Critically examine the challenges to development of strong leadership and a positive culture within healthcare environments.