HS711-4-SP-SO:
Clinical Governance and Patient Safety
2020/21
Health and Social Care (School of)
Southend Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Monday 04 January 2021
Thursday 01 April 2021
15
28 September 2020
Requisites for this module
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FDSCB750 Oral Health Science,
FDSCB750CO Oral Health Science
Society has expectations about those working in the health and social care environment. These are explicitly articulated as patients' rights, the knowledge, skills and attitudes of staff and the standards of care. This module introduces the notion of professional accountability and responsibility, and the measures introduced by the NHS to protect public safety
The module consists of taught sessions by clinical experts in the field of oral health science and the wider healthcare community and covers theoretical teaching, linked to work-based scenarios and student experience. Teaching is evidence-based and linked to contemporary literature.
This module is a core compulsory module of the FdSc Oral Health Science programme.
Society has expectations about those working in the health and social care environment.
These are explicitly articulated as patients' rights, the knowledge, skills and attitudes of staff and the standards of care.
This module introduces students to the role of clinical governance in primary and secondary care and the measures introduced by the NHS to protect public safety and how this relates to professional accountability and responsibilities for dental care professionals.
- Society has expectations about those working in the health and social care environment.
- These are explicitly articulated as patients' rights, the knowledge, skills and attitudes of staff and the standards of care.
- This module introduces the notion of professional accountability and responsibility, and the measures introduced by the NHS to protect public safety.
1. To introduce the expectations of DCPs in the delivery of dental care.
2. To examine the clinical governance arrangements for protecting patient safety
At the end of the module, the students are expected to be able to:
1. Demonstrate critical understanding of the organisation of the NHS in the context of patient centred care.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the clinical governance arrangements within NHS and general dental practice, including handling complaints and using complaint as feedback to improve services.
3. Contribute to quality improvement through agreed protocols, clinical guidelines and audit.
4. Comply with local procedures for risk and safety management; including infection control, control of substances hazardous to health, fire regulations, safety issues relating to the use of dental equipment and materials, reporting adverse events and near misses.
5. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of using and cleaning equipment safely, and deal with faulty equipment appropriately.
6. Take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others, including patients, staff and fellow students.
7. Describe and discuss the role and responsibility of various members of a dental team and how each role relates to another and the provision of dental care within the different branches of dentistry.
8. Practice within the legislative and ethical frameworks appropriate to the role of DCPs, and the GDC’s standards of conduct, Maintaining Standards; demonstrating professionalism regarding the use of alcohol and recreational drugs; report health problems that affect patient safety and disclose criminal records.
9. Accept responsibility for continuing professional development, aware of own limitation and seek guidance and support from colleagues and professional body, including the dental defence organisations.
10. Demonstrate understanding of the principles of delegation and accept delegated responsibility.
11. Identify and understand the range of support, both short and long-term, available to those affected by a violent incident and the wider organisational benefits of this.
This module is a core compulsory module of the FdSc Oral Health Science programme.
Society has expectations about those working in the health and social care environment.
These are explicitly articulated as patients' rights, the knowledge, skills and attitudes of staff and the standards of care.
This module introduces students to the role of clinical governance in primary and secondary care and the measures introduced by the NHS to protect public safety and how this relates to professional accountability and responsibilities for dental care professionals.
- Society has expectations about those working in the health and social care environment.
- These are explicitly articulated as patients' rights, the knowledge, skills and attitudes of staff and the standards of care.
- This module introduces the notion of professional accountability and responsibility, and the measures introduced by the NHS to protect public safety.
The module consists of taught sessions by clinical experts in the field of oral health science and the wider healthcare community and covers theoretical teaching, linked to work-based scenarios and student experience. Teaching is evidence-based and linked to contemporary literature.
Lectures, practice placements, group work and e-learning
- Francis, Robert. (2013) Report of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry: Volume 1: Analysis of evidence and lessons learned (part 1).
- (2013) A promise to learn – a commitment to act: Improving the Safety of Patients in England: National Advisory Group on the Safety of Patients in England.
- Keogh, Bruce. (2013) Review into the quality of care and treatment provided by 14 hospital trusts in England: overview report.
- Berwick, Don. (no date) Letter to Senior Government Officials and Senior Executives in the Health Service.
- Francis, Robert. (2013) Report of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry: Volume 2: Analysis of evidence and lessons learned (part 2).
- Nicholson, David. (2013) Quality in the new health system - Maintaining and improving quality from April 2013.
- Francis, Robert. (2013) Report of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry: Volume 3: Present and future Annexes.
- Berwick, Don. (no date) Letter to the people of England.
- Francis, Robert. (2013) Report of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry: Executive Summary.
- Berwick, Don. (no date) Letter to the clinicians, managers, and all staff of the NHS.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course. The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students. Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Clinical Governance Essay Resub |
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Clinical Governance Essay |
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0% |
| Coursework |
Clinical Governance Essay |
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100% |
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Clinical Governance Essay Re-submission |
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HS711 Essay 3rd submission |
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mr Stephen Pitt, email: sapitt@essex.ac.uk.
Oral Health team
Lizzie Norris
E: hhsohlth@essex.ac.uk
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No external examiner information available for this module.
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185 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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