GRADUATE SCHOOL
M.SC in Surgical Nursing (with Thesis) (Turkish)
SKG 501 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
The Health of the Healthcare Workers and Patient Safety
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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SKG 501
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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7.5
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
Turkish
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Course Type |
Elective
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Course Level |
Second Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionLecture / Presentation | |||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | To discuss the development of the awareness of the student about patient safety, which is included in the scope of quality in health, to increase the knowledge and skills in this subject, to evaluate the health institutions in terms of patient safety, to guide the creation of a patient safety culture, to determine the risk factors for patient safety, and to develop awareness of especially reporting and classifying medical errors. is to ensure that he/she plans leadership in reducing medical errors and in all processes, as well as comprehends the importance of employee health and safety issues, increases awareness of the legal dimension of patient safety, and develops a thinking process for in-depth causes of error such as root cause analysis. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Institutional culture, patient safety and quality care, building a safe culture, communication and team work, high-risk and priority areas in patient safety, medical error declaration systems, learning from errors and reports, root cause analysis and methods used, safety in hospital environment, drug errors and drug safety, prevention strategies for patient falls and wounds, prevention strategies for pressure ulcer and infections, tools for improving quality and patient safety, workplace conditions and healthcare workers safety, ethical and legal aspects of healthcare worker and patient safety. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses |
X
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Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Course presentation | |
2 | Risk, Danger, Preventive Health Services Legal and Ethical Aspects Patient And Employee Rights | Güler H. (2021). ss:151-171, 189-193 Sur H, Palteki T, Yazıcı G. (2019). ss:39-67, 521-539 |
3 | Healthcare Workers’ Workplace Risks and Prevention | Güler H. (2021). ss:135-193 Sur H, Palteki T, Yazıcı G. (2019). ss:115-157 Hughes RG (2008). Chapter 39, 40 |
4 | Basic Issues About Patient Safety and Healthcare Workers’ Health Professional Communication And Team Collaboration | Güler H. (2021). Hasta ve Çalışan Güvenliği, Medipol Üniversitesi Yayınları, İstanbul, ss:29-83 -Sur H, Palteki T, Yazıcı G. (2019). Hasta Güvenliği, Palme Yayınevi, Ankara, ss:1-23 -Hughes RG. (e-book free, 2008). Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. AHRQ Publication, USA, Chapter 1,32,33 |
5 | Healthcare Workers’ Occupational Diseases | Güler H. (2021) ss:135-189 Sur H, Palteki T, Yazıcı G. (2019). ss:115-157 |
6 | Safe Hospital Environment | Güler H. (2021). ss:137-151 Sur H, Palteki T, Yazıcı G. (2019). ss:361-406 Hughes RG (2008). Chapter 46-51 |
7 | Medical Error Reporting Systems Learning From Bugs And Reports | Güler H. (2021). ss:11-23, 105-111 Sur H, Palteki T, Yazıcı G. (2019). ss:11-23; 67-97 Hughes RG (2008). Chapter 9,35,36,38 |
8 | Medication Errors and Medication Safety | Sur H, Palteki T, Yazıcı G. (2019). ss:293-304 Hughes RG (2008). Chapter 37,38 |
9 | Fall and Injury Prevention | Sur H, Palteki T, Yazıcı G. (2019). ss:257-268, 305-334 Hughes RG (2008). Chapter 10 |
10 | Device Safety | Güler H. (2021). ss:137-151 |
11 | Blood safety | Sur H, Palteki T, Yazıcı G. (2019). ss:257-268, 305-334 Hughes RG (2008). Chapter 10 |
12 | Evaluation of Films about Patient and Employee Safety | Güler H. (2021). ss: 171-183 Sur H, Palteki T, Yazıcı G. (2019). ss:235-256 Hughes RG (2008). Chapter 41, 42 |
13 | Evaluation of Films about Patient and Employee Safety | |
14 | Course Summary and Evaluation | |
15 | Semester Review | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | -Güler H. (2021). Hasta ve Çalışan Güvenliği, Medipol Üniversitesi Yayınları, İstanbul. ISBN:9786054797363 -Sur H, Palteki T, Yazıcı G. (2019). Hasta Güvenliği, Palme Yayınevi, Ankara. ISBN:9786052822968 -Hughes RG. (e-book free, 2008). Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. AHRQ Publication, USA. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2651/ |
Suggested Readings/Materials | International Journal for Quality in Health Care Quality and Safety in Health Care Health Care Management Review Journal of Patient Safety Journal of Nursing Administration Journal of Nursing Management National Patient Safety Agency - http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/ National Patient Safety Foundation - http://www.npsf.org/ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality – http://www.ahrq.gov/ VA National Center for Patient Safety - http://www.patientsafety.gov/ Institute of Healthcare Improvement – http://www.ihi.org/ihi National Institutes of Health – http://www.nih.gov/ Centers of Disease Control and Prevention - http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ Canadian Nurses Assosiation - http://www.cna-nurses.ca/cna/practice/environment/safety/guide/default_e.aspx Hasta ve Çalışan Güvenliğinin Sağlanmasına Dair Yönetmelik (2011) https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2011/04/20110406-3.htm Hasta Hakları Yönetmeliği (1998) https://www.saglik.gov.tr/TR,10461/hasta-haklari-yonetmeligi.html |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
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10
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Presentation / Jury |
2
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50
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Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm | ||
Final Exam |
1
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40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
0
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
1
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30
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30
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Presentation / Jury |
2
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35
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70
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
0
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Final Exam |
1
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77
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77
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Total |
225
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | Develops and deepen up-to-date knowledge and skills related to the field of specialization based on nursing graduate level competencies. |
X | ||||
2 | Creates new knowledge by integrating expertise knowledge with information from different disciplines. |
X | ||||
3 | Follows technological developments at the level required by the field of expertise and to use those at advanced level. |
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4 | Evidence-based theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of specialization can be used to determine and solve health needs of individual, family and society. |
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5 | Evaluates acquired knowledge and skills at the level of expertise with the problem solving and critical thinking approach and demonstrate lifelong learning attitude. |
X | ||||
6 | Demonstrates leadership approach in problem solving related to the field of specialization as aware of their legal rights and responsibilities. |
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7 | Transfers current developments and scientific / educational studies in the field with written and verbal and visual data to colleagues and different disciplines with quantitative and qualitative data. |
X | ||||
8 | Applies multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team collaboration using appropriate communication techniques. |
X | ||||
9 | Observes social, scientific, cultural and ethical values to identify, analyze and synthesize health needs. |
X | ||||
10 | Conducts multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research projects. |
X | ||||
11 | Monitors and evaluate national and international health policies for protection and development of health, and contributing to works. |
X | ||||
12 | Conducts health care practices within the framework of basic concepts of nursing (human, health, environment and nursing). |
X | ||||
13 | İndependently conducts a research for specification and resolution of problems in the field of health. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest