eGovernance (P02832)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : MED-P-P02832

Governance is fundamental to the collection, storage and use of patient information. This unit explores the use of technology to manage confidentially, clinical governance, research governance, risk management and assessment.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : None other than programme entry requirements

? Co-requisites : This is an optional course for all candidates at Stage 2 of the Cert/Dip/MSc in Health Informatics programme or following the Certificate in Applied Clinical Informatics.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : The course will be delivered using RCSEd’s VLE with appropriate links to the University’s systems. Students will be expected to use a range of flexible learning methods including participation in discussion forums, online seminars and wikis and accessing resources in a range of formats e.g. pdf files, video clips, and audio files. In addition to the course materials and resources provided, candidates will be expected to use internet and published resources during self directed study and research.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Health Information, (Medicine, Schedule R)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

? Additional Class Information : The student will be expected to spend approximately 10 hours per week reading the course materials and additional/supplementary online and published resources; participating in online discussions and submitting required assignments.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

a. Identify and critically discuss the legislation governing the use of patient information in healthcare delivery and research settings
b. Apply the principles of clinical governance
c. Critically analyse the use of technology to facilitate effective governance in healthcare
d. Provide advice on legislation relevant to the collection and use of patient information

Assessment Information

Course assessments relate to the learning outcomes. Summative work will be approximately 3000 words in total and be approved by the Programme Committee, on the recommendation of the Course Convenor. Combined with formative components, it may incorporate one or more of
the following:
• Essay style analysis or commentary
• Scenario analysis
• Critical/Significant incident analysis
• Reflective practice accounts
• Individual presentations
• Multiple Choice Questions
• Other relevant assessments