Gain knowledge and understanding of the key drivers for utilizing Quality Improvement methodologies and improvement science.
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Credits
30
Module code
PN50097
This module will help you gain knowledge and understanding of the key drivers for utilizing Quality Improvement methodologies and improvement science, as well as how to implement quality improvement in service delivery.
What you will learn
In this module, you will:
critically evaluate improvement science
compare and contrast different improvement science tools and approaches
critically appraise a range of Quality Improvement methodologies
develop approaches to successfully implement Quality Improvement in practice
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
discuss improvement science
debate different tools and approaches to improvement science
describe and reflect upon the Quality Improvement journey
discuss evidence based approaches to implementing Quality Improvement in practice
Assignments / assessment
assignment 3,000 words (100%)
development and critical reflection of a Quality Improvement project
Patch 1: Background Context and Drivers
state the aim of the improvement project
describe and critically analyse the context and drivers in your organisation or area of practice
Patch 2: Quality Improvement Methodology
provide a critical rationale for the Quality Improvement methods adopted for your project
Patch 3: Results
report the results from your first test of changes, including some initial data analysis
results should be related to the chosen methodology with an appropriate level of analysis
Patch 4: Critical Reflecion
critically reflect on the process of developing and evaluating your Quality Improvement project and the learning gained