Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Improving Safety and Quality of Care
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: NUR11124
Module leader: Jane Whitehorn
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Nursing
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module focuses on Platform 6 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council's standards of proficiency for nurses, improving safety and quality of care. This module will provide you with the opportunity to develop a critical understanding of the relationship between risk management and patient safety. You will be facilitated to identify, critique, evaluate and apply underpinning theories, principles and approaches to risk and hazard management (LO1, LO2) patient safety (LO3), human factors and quality enhancement at a local, national and international level (LO4). You will be expected to demonstrate understanding about the importance of communication with partners in relation to quality enhancement approaches (LO5). This module has been set up to support the development and enhancement of communities of learning in line with a programme focused approach.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically evaluate theories of risk relevant to contemporary nursing practice.

LO2: Critically debate evidence underpinning the relationship between autonomy and hazard management.

LO3: Critically analyse evidence-informed interventions designed to promote safety for vulnerable patients.

LO4: Critically evaluate evidence informed approaches enabling informed decision making by patients where safety may be compromised.

LO5: Demonstrate decision-making around implementing evidence informed tools and strategies to support positive risk taking in practice.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, Blended, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Jane Whitehorn
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Tutorial 10 During your tutorials you will be facilitated to apply and critically discuss what you have learned during your online self-directed activity. You will learn with colleagues from both within and out with your chosen field of nursing practice as well as with occasional guest speakers. You will be part of a 'community of learning' where you can share your learning and offer and receive support.
Independent Learning Seminar 3 Seminars include an introductory session to the module content and assessment 'drop-in' opportunities for you to meet with your module tutors and ask any remaining questions you may have about the summative assessments prior to assessment submission.
Online Guided independent study 187 Principles of student autonomy, self-determination and independent learning underpin the learning and teaching approach in this module which incorporates a 'flipped classroom' approach. This educational approach is designed to model practice by equipping you with the necessary knowledge and skills to take forward independent practice in your future careers. The flipped classroom approach incorporated in this module enables you to engage with concepts informed by evidence prior to tutorials.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 20 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 20 questions As part of the flipped classroom approach to this module, you will be required to complete a total of 20 multiple choice questions aligned to each of the five units of work (4 questions per unit of work). The questions aim to encourage you to engage with the content of the module and to prepare for each tutorial. The questions will relate to the key reading, theories and evidence explored in each unit of work.
Report 50 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 500 You will set out your recommendation for a change in clinical practice using the 'Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation' (SBAR) communication tool. Your topic can be anything related to patient safety, quality improvement related to patient care, and/or patient risk management, including positive risk taking.
Discussion/Participation 30 1~2~3~4~5 Week 10 HOURS= 1 hour The group discussion will take place online in small groups of students. You will each take it in turns to present your change idea, to provide peer feedback and to contribute to the wider group discussion. Your topic can be anything related to patient safety, quality improvement related to patient care, and/or patient risk management, including positive risk taking. Written feedback will be provided by your tutor which will help to inform submission of your summative Briefing Report.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
NUR11124 Improving Safety and Quality of Care
 

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