Study Guide

Objective

The student will:
- understand the principles of safety control and know how to implement them in nursing care
- obtain knowledge of X-ray diagnostics and its importance in patient care
- know laws, regulations and directives concerning medical radiation
- know the medical uses of radiation
- obtain basic knowledge and skills regarding radiation, and will be able to minimize radiation risks
- obtain basic knowledge of radiation protection for health professionals outlined in ST 1.7(Säteilysuojelukoulutus terveydenhuollossa)
- prepare to promote patient safety in all phases of the nursing process
- prepare to prevent and identify quality deviations in all phases of the nursing process
- understand the importance of confidentiality in all phases of the nursing process, and be able to act in accordance with such principles

Content

Basic knowledge of radiation protection for health professionals outlined in ST 1.7(Säteilysuojelukoulutus terveydenhuollossa)
Patient safety in nursing care

Location and time

Novia, Vaasa, online
2021
w.

Materials

Patient safety and Quality assurance:
Duffy, J. R. 2013. Quality Caring in Nursing and Health Systems. Implications for Clinicians, Educators, and Leaders. 2nd Edition. New York: Springer Publishing Company. (online book) http://ezproxy.novia.fi:2226/lib/novia/detail.action?docID=10687047

Kalra, J. 2011. Medical Errors and Patient Safety. Strategies to reduce and disclose medical errors and improve patient safety. De Gruyter. U.S.A (Online book) http://ezproxy.novia.fi:2226/lib/novia/detail.action?docID=10486525

Kelly, P., Vottero, B.A. & Christie-McAuliffe C.A. (Eds.) 2014 Introduction to Quality and Safety Education for Nurses : Core Competencies. New York: Springer Publishing Company. (available on Ebook central)

Marr, H. & Giebing, H. 1994. Quality Assurance in Nursing Concepts. Methods and Case studies. Campion Press. Edinburgh.

Boström, A-M., Nordström, G. & Wilde-Larsson, B. red. 2017. Kvalitetsarbete för bättre och säkrare vård. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
Waterson, P. 2014. Patient Safety Culture; Theory, methods and application (Online book)
http://ezproxy.novia.fi:2226/lib/novia/detail.action?docID=10989175

Pauley J.A. & Pauley J.F. 2011. Establishing a Culture of Patient Safety: Improving Communication, Building Relationships, and Using Quality Tools (Online book)
http://ezproxy.novia.fi:2226/lib/novia/detail.action?docID=10929643

Other material and more information about literature can be found in the Moodle course

Teaching methods

Patient safety and Quality assurance 2cr with Anita Wikberg:
Lectures, group work, tutorials, online test
Radiation safety 1cr with Katarina Vironen:
Lectures, group work, on-line test

Exam schedules

Two retakes on genreal exam days, registration is compulsory
Retake exams are 21th of January and 11th of February 2022 in school

for patient safety and quality assurance:
Exam literature isKelly, P., Vottero, B.A. & Christie-McAuliffe C.A. (Eds.) 2014 Introduction to Quality and Safety Education for Nurses : Core Competencies. New York: Springer Publishing Company. (available on Ebook Central)
+ Moodle material


Radiation safety: dates for retake exam agreed when the course starts

Completion alternatives

Validation according to Novia's general instructions
Patient safety and Quality assurance:
Online test on 'Potilasturvaportti'
All the course is online
written assignment in a small group
Online test in Radiation safety

Student workload

27h/cr 3cr = 81h
Patient safety and Quality Assurance: 4h introduction+ 4h lectures, online test 5h, tutorials and cooperation in a small group 37h, seminar 4h = 54h
Radiation safety: 8h lectures, 14 h individual/groupwork, 32h preparation and on-line test =54h

Further information

Compulsory presence in Patient safety and quality assurance
Test on the Finnish 'patient quality portal' (Potilasturvaportti) on patientsafety and Quality assurance:
Online test:
Log in to:
https://portal.potilasturvaportti.fi/sv/Account/Open?oo=GUWZHbk999!2f7M71ZAm6Q5YYqkQ4Ma9nCFDccz0QWj2lJNqwkgDJ79U7sWK!2bHEULq
Click Ny användare (=new user)
Choose language
Fill the form and register as a new user
Create a username and key
Choose unit: YH Novia and department: write the name of your group
Click education
Choose the course: Patient safety through skill

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his 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 the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
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 seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship 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 seminar

Assessment methods and criteria

Online test on 'Potilasturvaportaali' P/F P= Pass F= Fail
Written assignment in Patient safety and quality assurance grade 0-5
Criteria for evaluation of written assignment:
Max 40 points
Detailed description of the nature of the ward or practice 3p
Description of background method/model for quality development and reference to source 3p
List of what could be changed or developed 2p
Choice of relevant object to develop/ improve 2p
Relevant background literature (minimum 2) on the topic which will be developed or improved 2p
Detailed description of the process of developing and evaluating applying the chosen method/model 10p
Reflection on how the work promotes patient safety and quality assurance and sustainable development 3+3p
Has used Novia's instruction for writing thesis e.g. references 2p
6 pages texti two students, 9 pages if three students etc. 2p
Extra literature or something extra which was not demanded 2p
PP, Prezi, film or other material 2p
Presentation on seminar 2p
Active participation or good comments on Moodle 2p
1= 21-24
2=25-28
3=29-32
4=33-36
5= 37-40
Radiation safety: Online test and participating activity

Qualifications

Medical/Surgical Nursing Care 1