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Methods of Development and EvaluationLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: HCS22EB03

Credits

5 op

Objective

The student:
- is able to define structure, service and outcome quality and meaning of quality assurance from the different perspectives
- is able to identify and apply prevailing quality assessment methods and quality standards within social and health care
- is able to describe the most central quality management systems within social- and health care
- is able to integrate quality assurance and quality improvement to her/his professional duties
- is able to plan and implement evaluation of one’s work field/activity/operation

Content

Perspective on quality management, quality policy, quality system
Quality standards within social and health care organization
Quality assurance, quality improvement and control as well as methods for constant quality improvement
Central quality management systems in Finland within social and health care

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and his/hers knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for assignment. She/he have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has mastered the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the possible seminar. The assignment and the possible role as an opponent show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the possible seminar

Materials

According to the lecturer's instructions

Enrollment

02.08.2024 - 24.10.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 08.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Campus

Åbo, Henriksgatan 7

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services and Health Care
Teachers
  • Camilla Strandell-Laine
Teacher in charge

Camilla Strandell-Laine

Groups
  • SHV23HD-V
    Social- och hälsovård, h23, högre yh, deltidsstudier, Vasa
  • SHV23HD-Å
    Social- och hälsovård, h23, högre yh, deltidsstudier, Åbo

Objective

The student:
- is able to define structure, service and outcome quality and meaning of quality assurance from the different perspectives
- is able to identify and apply prevailing quality assessment methods and quality standards within social and health care
- is able to describe the most central quality management systems within social- and health care
- is able to integrate quality assurance and quality improvement to her/his professional duties
- is able to plan and implement evaluation of one’s work field/activity/operation

Content

Perspective on quality management, quality policy, quality system
Quality standards within social and health care organization
Quality assurance, quality improvement and control as well as methods for constant quality improvement
Central quality management systems in Finland within social and health care

Location and time

Online and introduction on Campus
6.9 at 8.15-11.30 Introduction and lecture on Campus
26.9 at 12.30-15.45 Online
31.10a at 12.30-15.45 Online

Materials

ntroduced in the course moodle page

Teaching methods

Lectures, individual studies and group work.

Student workload

1 ECTS credit = 27h
5 ECTS credits = 135h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and his/hers knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for assignment. She/he have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has mastered the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the possible seminar. The assignment and the possible role as an opponent show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the possible seminar

Assessment methods and criteria

Feedback on the tasks is obtained through assessment criteria, more detailed justification is obtained when contacting the course's teacher.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The text is fragmentary and it does not answer the questions.
The methodological literature is not used.
Reflections are not performed.
The technical design is lacking.
Does not explain the central concepts and basic principles

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The questions are answered vaguely and narrowly.
The literature is referenced
Reflections are performed only to a limited extent.
The technical design is satisfactory.
Refers concepts and basic principle
Students have justifiable knowledge of quality management and improvement work and how these should be applied, as well as a deficient understanding of basic relevant concepts

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The questions are answered.
The methodological literature is applied.
The text is reflective and there are critical points of view.
The technical design is good
Understands and can explain concepts and the basic principles are based on literature. Students have good knowledge of quality management and improvement work and how these should be applied,

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The questions are answered exhaustively and in many ways.
The literature is analyzed and applied.
The reflection is scientifically analytical.
The technical design is commendable.
Has the ability to see connections and draw own conclusions
Makes versatile use of literature
Students have excellent knowledge of quality management and improvement work and how these should be applied, as well as a good understanding of basic relevant concepts and can use these independently and critically

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Enrollment

15.06.2023 - 30.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 31.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Campus

Åbo, Henriksgatan 7

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services and Health Care
Teachers
  • Marica Hinders
Teacher in charge

Marica Hinders

Groups
  • HCS22F-Å
    Health Care and Social Services, 2022 full-time studies
  • HCS22P-Å
    Health Care and Social Services, 2022 part-time studies
  • SHV22HD-Å
    Social- och hälsovård, h22, högre yh, deltidsstudier, Åbo
  • SHV22HD-V
    Social- och hälsovård, h22, högre yh, deltidsstudier, Vasa

Objective

The student:
- is able to define structure, service and outcome quality and meaning of quality assurance from the different perspectives
- is able to identify and apply prevailing quality assessment methods and quality standards within social and health care
- is able to describe the most central quality management systems within social- and health care
- is able to integrate quality assurance and quality improvement to her/his professional duties
- is able to plan and implement evaluation of one’s work field/activity/operation

Content

Perspective on quality management, quality policy, quality system
Quality standards within social and health care organization
Quality assurance, quality improvement and control as well as methods for constant quality improvement
Central quality management systems in Finland within social and health care

Location and time

28.8. at 15-18 Introduction and lecture, online
25.9 at 15-18 Seminar, online

Materials

Introduced in the course moodle page

Teaching methods

Lectures, individual studies and group work.
Online

Student workload

1c = 27h
5c= 135h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and his/hers knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for assignment. She/he have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has mastered the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the possible seminar. The assignment and the possible role as an opponent show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the possible seminar

Assessment methods and criteria

Feedback on the tasks is obtained through assessment criteria, more detailed justification is obtained when contacting the course's teacher.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The text is fragmentary and it does not answer the questions.
The methodological literature is not used.
Reflections are not performed.
The technical design is lacking.
Does not explain the central concepts and basic principles.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The questions are answered vaguely and narrowly.
The literature is referenced
Reflections are performed only to a limited extent.
The technical design is satisfactory.
Refers concepts and basic principle
Students have justifiable knowledge of quality management and improvement work and how these should be applied, as well as a deficient understanding of basic relevant concepts

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The questions are answered.
The methodological literature is applied.
The text is reflective and there are critical points of view.
The technical design is good
Understands and can explain concepts and the basic principles are based on literature. Students have good knowledge of quality management and improvement work and how these should be applied,

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The questions are answered exhaustively and in many ways.
The literature is analyzed and applied.
The reflection is scientifically analytical.
The technical design is commendable.
Has the ability to see connections and draw own conclusions
Makes versatile use of literature
Students have excellent knowledge of quality management and improvement work and how these should be applied, as well as a good understanding of basic relevant concepts and can use these independently and critically

Qualifications

No prerequisites