Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITY and PATIENT SAFETY | EBE3113398 | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
| Course Program | Perşembe 18:30-19:15 Perşembe 19:30-20:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Meryem KAPANCI |
| Assistant(s) | - |
| Aim | The purpose of the Health Quality and Patient Safety course; To ensure that the student comprehends and adopts basic quality concepts and patient and employee safety principles and, in line with these principles, gains awareness by increasing his knowledge and skills about quality processes and practices in Turkey's health care system. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Historical Development of Quality in Health Services,Quality Improvement Tools Quality Management Systems in Health,Quality and total quality management,Quality in health, accreditation, standardization,Documentation management in quality management system,Patient safety basic concepts,Patient safety principles 1-2-3,Patient safety principles 3-4-6,Employee safety,Quality and problem solving methods,Security reporting system / incident reporting process (hands-on activities),Root cause analysis (hands-on activities),Error types and effects (hands-on activities),Sustainable Strategic Quality Management in Health. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Explains the basic concepts related to quality | 9 | A |
| Explains the history of the concept of quality | 9 | A |
| Explains the relationship between the concepts of quality control, quality assurance, quality management and total quality management. | 9 | A |
| Explains the relationship between the concepts of quality, accreditation and standardization in health | 9 | A |
| Lists the concepts involved in documentation management in the quality management system | 9 | A |
| Enumerates patient safety principles | 9 | A |
| Defines and exemplifies international patient safety principles | 9 | A |
| Implements the necessary precautions in line with patient safety principles | 9 | A |
| Recognizes and reports any violation of patient safety principles | 9 | A |
| Explains quality and problem solving methods | 9 | A |
| Provide examples of patient safety violations and report the violation using the safety reporting system / incident reporting process | 9 | A |
| Perform root cause analysis through group work | 9 | A |
| Analyze error types and effects through group work | 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Historical Development of Quality in Health Services | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 2 | Quality Improvement Tools Quality Management Systems in Health | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 3 | Quality and total quality management | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 4 | Quality in health, accreditation, standardization | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 5 | Documentation management in quality management system | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 6 | Patient safety basic concepts | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 7 | Patient safety principles 1-2-3 | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 8 | Patient safety principles 3-4-6 | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 9 | Employee safety | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 10 | Quality and problem solving methods | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 11 | Security reporting system / incident reporting process (hands-on activities) | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 12 | Root cause analysis (hands-on activities) | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 13 | Error types and effects (hands-on activities) | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 14 | Sustainable Strategic Quality Management in Health | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| Resources |
| Rızalar, S., Büyük, E. T., Şahin, R., Tülin, A. S., & Uzunkaya, G. (2016). Patient safety culture in nurses and affecting factors. Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Nursing Electronic Journal, 9(1), 9-15. Çiçek Korkmaz, A. SYSTEM ERRORS IN PATIENT SAFETY AND NURSING APPROACH. Institute of Healthcare Improvement – http://www.ihi.org/ihi National Institutes of Health – http://www.nih.gov/ Centers of Disease Control and Prevention - http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ Canadian Nurses Assosiation - http://www.cna-nurses.ca/cna/practice/environment/safety/guide/default_e.asp Hasta ve Çalışan Güvenliğinin Sağlanmasına Dair Yönetmelik (2011) https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2011/04/20110406-3.htm Hasta Hakları Yönetmeliği (1998) https://www.saglik.gov.tr/TR,10461/hasta-haklari-yonetmeligi.html |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Have the ability to use the scientific information to access, to follow, to evaluate and to apply the current literature in the field of midwifery. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Have the ability to use the theoretical and practical information with a holistic approach for society’s wealth and health in accordance with scientific developments in the field of health and midwifery. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Define risky cases by using the knowledge and skills she has got in the field of midwifery and develop the evidence-based solutions. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Skillfully use the approaches in the intradisciplines and interdisciplines as a member of the health team. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Function the adequate information about the regulations of midwifery practices. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Have the projection ability to practice the acquired theoretical knowledge in the field of midwifery in clinics under the observations of professional trainers. | ||||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Skillfully use the scientific principles and methods in the field of midwifery. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Actively use the advanced technology in the midwifery practices by doing the scientific research in accordance with the current health policies. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Describe the public’s physical, mental and socio-cultural characteristics. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Provide the necessary services to the women, the newborn, family and the public during preconception, pregnancy, birth process and postpartum period. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Make necessary birth control consultancy in order to improve maternal and child health. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Capable of conducting normal births in her own responsibility. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Closely follow and evaluate the national and international professional developments in the field of midwifery. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Record and document all professional activities and applications. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Clearly show signs of adoption of life-long learning and openness to further development. | X | |||||
| 16 | PQ-16. Communicate effectively by evaluating the human’s psycho-social aspects. | X | |||||
| 17 | PQ-17. Proficient in English to follow the current knowledge in the field of midwifery. | X | |||||
| 18 | PQ-18. Closely follow and evaluate the national and international professional developments in the field of midwifery. | ||||||
| 19 | PQ-19. Function in accordance with legislation and common law affecting midwifery practices. | X | |||||
| 20 | PQ-20. Base midwifery practices on ethical decision making. | X | |||||
| 21 | PQ-21. Familiar with and actively pursue the personal and public health, environmental, and work safety issues. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 11 | 11 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 83 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(83/30) | 3 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITY and PATIENT SAFETY | EBE3113398 | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
| Course Program | Perşembe 18:30-19:15 Perşembe 19:30-20:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Meryem KAPANCI |
| Assistant(s) | - |
| Aim | The purpose of the Health Quality and Patient Safety course; To ensure that the student comprehends and adopts basic quality concepts and patient and employee safety principles and, in line with these principles, gains awareness by increasing his knowledge and skills about quality processes and practices in Turkey's health care system. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Historical Development of Quality in Health Services,Quality Improvement Tools Quality Management Systems in Health,Quality and total quality management,Quality in health, accreditation, standardization,Documentation management in quality management system,Patient safety basic concepts,Patient safety principles 1-2-3,Patient safety principles 3-4-6,Employee safety,Quality and problem solving methods,Security reporting system / incident reporting process (hands-on activities),Root cause analysis (hands-on activities),Error types and effects (hands-on activities),Sustainable Strategic Quality Management in Health. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Explains the basic concepts related to quality | 9 | A |
| Explains the history of the concept of quality | 9 | A |
| Explains the relationship between the concepts of quality control, quality assurance, quality management and total quality management. | 9 | A |
| Explains the relationship between the concepts of quality, accreditation and standardization in health | 9 | A |
| Lists the concepts involved in documentation management in the quality management system | 9 | A |
| Enumerates patient safety principles | 9 | A |
| Defines and exemplifies international patient safety principles | 9 | A |
| Implements the necessary precautions in line with patient safety principles | 9 | A |
| Recognizes and reports any violation of patient safety principles | 9 | A |
| Explains quality and problem solving methods | 9 | A |
| Provide examples of patient safety violations and report the violation using the safety reporting system / incident reporting process | 9 | A |
| Perform root cause analysis through group work | 9 | A |
| Analyze error types and effects through group work | 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Historical Development of Quality in Health Services | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 2 | Quality Improvement Tools Quality Management Systems in Health | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 3 | Quality and total quality management | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 4 | Quality in health, accreditation, standardization | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 5 | Documentation management in quality management system | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 6 | Patient safety basic concepts | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 7 | Patient safety principles 1-2-3 | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 8 | Patient safety principles 3-4-6 | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 9 | Employee safety | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 10 | Quality and problem solving methods | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 11 | Security reporting system / incident reporting process (hands-on activities) | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 12 | Root cause analysis (hands-on activities) | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 13 | Error types and effects (hands-on activities) | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| 14 | Sustainable Strategic Quality Management in Health | Preparation of the related subject from the recommended sources |
| Resources |
| Rızalar, S., Büyük, E. T., Şahin, R., Tülin, A. S., & Uzunkaya, G. (2016). Patient safety culture in nurses and affecting factors. Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Nursing Electronic Journal, 9(1), 9-15. Çiçek Korkmaz, A. SYSTEM ERRORS IN PATIENT SAFETY AND NURSING APPROACH. Institute of Healthcare Improvement – http://www.ihi.org/ihi National Institutes of Health – http://www.nih.gov/ Centers of Disease Control and Prevention - http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ Canadian Nurses Assosiation - http://www.cna-nurses.ca/cna/practice/environment/safety/guide/default_e.asp Hasta ve Çalışan Güvenliğinin Sağlanmasına Dair Yönetmelik (2011) https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2011/04/20110406-3.htm Hasta Hakları Yönetmeliği (1998) https://www.saglik.gov.tr/TR,10461/hasta-haklari-yonetmeligi.html |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Have the ability to use the scientific information to access, to follow, to evaluate and to apply the current literature in the field of midwifery. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Have the ability to use the theoretical and practical information with a holistic approach for society’s wealth and health in accordance with scientific developments in the field of health and midwifery. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Define risky cases by using the knowledge and skills she has got in the field of midwifery and develop the evidence-based solutions. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Skillfully use the approaches in the intradisciplines and interdisciplines as a member of the health team. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Function the adequate information about the regulations of midwifery practices. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Have the projection ability to practice the acquired theoretical knowledge in the field of midwifery in clinics under the observations of professional trainers. | ||||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Skillfully use the scientific principles and methods in the field of midwifery. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Actively use the advanced technology in the midwifery practices by doing the scientific research in accordance with the current health policies. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Describe the public’s physical, mental and socio-cultural characteristics. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Provide the necessary services to the women, the newborn, family and the public during preconception, pregnancy, birth process and postpartum period. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Make necessary birth control consultancy in order to improve maternal and child health. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Capable of conducting normal births in her own responsibility. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Closely follow and evaluate the national and international professional developments in the field of midwifery. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Record and document all professional activities and applications. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Clearly show signs of adoption of life-long learning and openness to further development. | X | |||||
| 16 | PQ-16. Communicate effectively by evaluating the human’s psycho-social aspects. | X | |||||
| 17 | PQ-17. Proficient in English to follow the current knowledge in the field of midwifery. | X | |||||
| 18 | PQ-18. Closely follow and evaluate the national and international professional developments in the field of midwifery. | ||||||
| 19 | PQ-19. Function in accordance with legislation and common law affecting midwifery practices. | X | |||||
| 20 | PQ-20. Base midwifery practices on ethical decision making. | X | |||||
| 21 | PQ-21. Familiar with and actively pursue the personal and public health, environmental, and work safety issues. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |