Quality, Safety and Leadership in Healthcare (11854.1)

Required texts

Stanley, D., Bennett, C. L., & James, A. H. (Ed.). (2023). Clinical leadership in nursing and healthcare (3rd ed.). John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Recommended Texts/Resources

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publiciation Manual of the Americal Psychological Assocaitation (7th ed.). American Psychological Association. 

• All UC nursing courses use APA 7th Edition for referencing and writing style.
• Students may choose to either purchase this text or access a copy from the library to support their learning throughout the semester. 
• Use of a referencing text is beneficial and can be used throughout your program of study. 
• The UC Library also has a referencing guide which can be found here: https://canberra.libguides.com/c.php?g=599301&p=4148716

Harris, P., Nagy, S., & Vardaxis, N. (2018). Mosby's medical dictionary of medicine, nursing and health professions. (3rd ANZ Ed.). Elsevier.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Assessment items must be submitted to the assignment area in the unit's UCLearn (Canvas) site, related to that piece of assessment. It is the students responsibility to upload the correct and corresponding draft or assessment item, to the right submission section. 

Students are strongly encouraged to submit their assessment during business hours to ensure access to Student Support Services including the IT Service Desk and the Library. It is important to note that the personal network/computer/technical problems are generally not considered acceptable grounds or reasons for an extension to the due date. Students who are experiencing difficulty uploading a submission are strongly encouraged to take a screenshot of any error messages, including the date and time, and contact the IT Service Desk for technical support. 

Students must submit their own original work that has not been previously submitted for assessment at the University of Canberra. Self-plagarism is grounds for referral for academic misconduct. In this context the student is being assessed as an individual. 

Students can apply for one (1) extension, to the submission due date for an assessment item, if the student experiences extenuating circumstances and are able to provide documented evidence. Additional extensions will not be approved. If the student experiences ongoing extenuating circumstances, the student is encouraged to meet with the unit convenor to discuss their enrolment in the unit.

Students must ensure that when applying for an extension to the due date their application meets the requirements as per the University of Canberra Assessment Procedures. This means that students must ensure that when applying for an extension all required components are submitted to the assessment extension application prior to the assessment due date. It is the student's individual responsibility to ensure that applications are completed in full and in a timely manner. 

In the event that a student experiences significant extenuating circumstances the unit convenor may seek guidance from the BN Convenor to support the student's progression and participation across enrolled units of study within the same teaching period. Please see the extension section of this unit outline and the dedicated page on the BN Canvas site for more information. 

To pass this unit, students must:

• Submit all assessment items including formative activities as instructed, and;
• Attend 80% of scheduled tutorials, and;
• Achieve 50% overall.

Special assessment requirements

Information on extensions and special considerations for assessments can be found in the Assessment Policy and Assessment Procedures. 

Moderation

Moderation will be undertaken for assessment items to ensure that marking is fair and consistent. Moderation processes are in line with the Faculty of Health guidlelines and the University Assessment Procedures. 

Late Submissions

Late submissions will only be accepted for a limited period. If more than one late submission is made within that period, only the first late submission will be accepted for marking and may be subject to penalties as detailed in the Assessment Procedures. 

Illness

It is strongly advised that students do not submit an assessment or sit an exam if they are ill or hold a current medical certificate. No consideration will be given for illness with the assessment or examination is marked. 

In the event students are ill they are strongly advised to apply for an extension to the due date of an assessment, as outlined in the unit Canvas site and/or contact the unit convenor to arrange a deferred exam, prior to the due date of the assessment/exam. 

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Learner engagement

All Bachelor of Nursing students are expected to undertake a minimum of five (5) hours per week per unit of directed/self-directed learning (SDL), related to content engagement, assessment preparation, clinical learning, or revision, in addition to their timetabled unit contact (i.e. lectures, workshops, tutorials). 

In nursing where PEP is a requirement for professional registration, hours expected for engagement and to meet the unit requirements are necessarily adjusted and may fluctuate during the teaching period. 

Inclusion and engagement

Any student will a reasonable adjustment plan (RAP) is asked to contact inclusion@canberra.edu.au to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be required for PEP. A RAP cannot automatically be applied to PEP and students must seek a Placement Support Letter from the inclusion team in addition to their RAP.

Students within 364JA Bachelor of Nursing must ensure that they meet the Inherent Requirements relevant to the profession of nursing - it is each student's responsibility to read and understand these UC Nursing Inherent Requirements statements. For support in meeting the inherent requirements, please make a time with InclusionUC and your Course Convenor.

Participation requirements

Attendance

It is expected that students will participate in all learning opportunities in this unit. This is inclusive of all timetabled activities. Assessment items are linked to the unit learning outcomes, the NMBA Registered Nurse standards for practice and professional codes. Therefore, all students are required to attend and actively participate in learning activites scheduled for this unit. Students can self-select their preferred classes via the Allocate+ system. All students are reminded that this is an ANMAC requirement that students complete their studies onshore, in Australia. This applies to both domestic and international students. If you are scheduled to undertake a unit of study in the upcoming teaching period and are experiencing extenuating circumstances preventing you from remaining on shore, please contact the International Nursing Student Convenor or the Bachelor of Nursing Course Convenor to discuss your ongoing course progression. 

Students are expected to attend their allocated weekly tutorial. It is the student's own responsibility to ensure they have read and understood the attendance requirements for this unit of study. Failure to meet the attendance requirements of this unit will result in an NN grade. In the event that a student experiences extenuating circumstances impacting on their ability to attend their allocated workshop the student must notify the unit convenor via the unit email and provide documentary evidence to support their absence.

Approved absences

Approved absences, supported by documentary evidence, will be determined at the discretion of the unit convenor, in line with the information available on the individual unit Canvas site. 

It is the responsibility of the individual student to seek clarification if they have questions related to the content missed. In the first instance students are expected to post their questions on the available discussion boards and await a response from the teaching/convening team or their peers. 

Ongoing points requiring clarification are to be addressed in the available drop-in and/or make-up sessions. Students are also afforded the opportunity to contact the convening team via the unit email address as required. 

Approved absences are not considered grounds for appeal. 

Non-clinical units

As stipulated in this unit outline, students are required to attend 80% of the scheduled timetable activities for this unit. 

When an approved absence is granted, the student will be expected to:

• Revise any content missed, inclusive of:
  • Tutorial activites
  • Required readings
  • Canvas activities

AND

• Attend available drop-in session/s scheduled in weeks 8 and/or week 12 or 13 in the semester.
  • Students will be advised of the available sesion/s via the unit Canvas site. 

If students identify further clarification is required, it is expected that they will attend a drop-in session/s available within the individual unit. 

The theoretical underpinning of caring science is fundamental to ensure safe nursing practice. Completion of all learning modules, including directed and self-directed study, and active participation in tutorials is expected. Participating in tutorial discussions to clarify concepts and to develop confidence with professional communication and verbally expressing ideas can be helpful for students and also supports the learning of student peers (see NMBA RN standards for practice 2016 Standard 2 and related criterion - https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/Professional-standards/registered-nurse-standards-for-practice.aspx). 

Required IT skills

Please note the materials required for this unit section. You will require computer skills to access the internet and upload to the Canvas university site submissions in various formats. This unit may involve online meetings in real time using the virtual room. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, please visit the UCLearn Student Help link. 

Students undertaking units where there are assessment items conducted online are strongly encrouaged to test their setup during semester. Where support for troubleshooting technical issues is identified by students, students are encouraged to seek support from Sevice Desk.

In-unit costs

The following costs are expected with this unit:

• Textbooks (required text also available online via the UC Library).
• Self-printing of any electronic materials provided.
• Potential costs associated with remote learning activites and/or assessments (e.g. reliable computer and internet connection).

Work placement, internships or practicums

None.

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