NUR3008 Safety and quality in ageing and chronic conditions

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Analyse risk-management principles for the monitoring and reporting of potential risk in order to promote a culture of safety in the provision of care.

2. 2

   Evaluate the improvement and management principles of safety and quality in health and ageing.

3. 3

   Illustrate components of governance in the context of safety and quality.

4. 4

   Critique the context of ageing, chronic conditions and participation in health care for individuals and families from diverse population groups.

5. 5

   Explore the impact of cognitive impairment including dementia, on individuals, families and carers’ quality of life, autonomy and well being.

6. 6

   Explore the impacts of stigma on mental health in relation to older people and those living with chronic conditions.

7. 7

   Examine psycho-social factors affecting older people and those living with chronic conditions.

8. 8

   Evaluate health systems and service navigation in the care of older people and chronic disease management with an emphasis on discharge planning and the nursing role.

9. 9

   Explore quality, safety and risk in the older people and those living with chronic conditions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities/peoples.

10. 10

    Examine strategies to work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations and health professionals, to enhance engagement with mainstream health services.

11. 11

    Critique how the different roles in the interprofessional teams collaborate to provide quality care for older people and those living with chronic conditions.