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HLSC604 Quality in Health Care

10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation 150 hours of focused learning.

This unit critically examines the emergence of quality management and the philosophy of quality improvement as a factor in contemporary society. Various issues and viewpoints such as globalisation, consumer movement, professional standards and competencies that influence quality management systems will be explored and evaluated in the context of nursing and health care services. Quality improvement models and principles of quality management processes in health care will be considered along with their effect on the quality of care provided to patients. This unit will also address the ethical, moral and legal implications inherent in the management of quality in health care.

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