Management and Quality Improvement

This module introduces the student to the key principles of management and leadership, quality improvement,
and information management systems. It provides the student with a deep understanding of management and
leadership, quality improvement and the management of information within the clinical practice area through
published literature, research and health enquires. Issues concerned with maintaining quality in
nursing/midwifery and health care, including change management, and clinical audit will be further explored.
Additionally, it will examine a number of methods and tools that may be used to measure quality in healthcare.
Finally, it introduces the student to the significance of good information management systems for the delivery
of health care and the use of a standardised language for documentation and practice. The effect of
informatics on the healthcare consumer as well as professional practice, administration, research and
education are also explored within the role of the registered nurse and midwife.