Unit Outline

During this unit you will acquire knowledge, critically review and communicate key information in relation to theoretical models and frameworks of quality evaluation.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Identify theoretical models and frameworks in relation to quality evaluation.
2	Construct evidence-informed evaluation plan for quality and safety projects and/or initiatives.
3	Communicate quality improvement opportunities to health professionals and stakeholders.
4	Describe the application and importance of evaluating quality in health system improvement.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Learning outcomes have been revised. Unit content updated and assessments amended and resources refined as a result of student feedback.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Quiz	Week 5	10 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Online Discussion	Week 8	40 %	LO1, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Evaluation Plan	Week 12	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Quiz

Task Description:

This assessment task gives you opportunity to demonstrate your learning in relation to concepts of healthcare quality evaluation, evaluation models and the Australian National Safety Quality Health Service standards.
This quiz will include multiple choice questions and short answer questions. You must answer the short answer questions in your own words.

Task Length:

Questions to be completed in 1 hour

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Recognise application and relevancy of evaluating quality in health services.	LO1
2	Identify key issues and concepts involving defining quality evaluation, NSQHS standards, evaluation models and Voice of Consumer.	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Online Discussion

Task Description:

This assessment task provides the opportunity for you to develop your knowledge and skills in relation to quality evaluation models and communicate appropriate approaches in risk assessment and stakeholder engagement to your peers.

Task Length:

1500 words

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Relate risk assessments implemented at your workplace with quality evaluation models supported by scholarly literature.	LO1
2	Discuss how the voice of consumer impacts quality improvements in your workplace.	LO1
3	Critique the view of your peers in relation to their risk assessment and stakeholders’ engagement and compare to yours supported by scholarly literature.	LO4
4	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Evaluation Plan

Task Description:

This assessment task requires you to design an evaluation plan for an improvement project you or your workplace has carried out.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Discuss the key components of an evaluation plan and articulates project goals and objectives.	LO2
2	Apply a logic model to the evaluation plan.	LO1, LO2
3	Develop an effective evaluation plan that can measure the overall effectiveness of an improvement project and justify chosen evaluation methods.	LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Discuss anticipated benefits of data gathered from the evaluation.	LO2, LO4
5	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes and achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.