Module Descriptors
RECORD-KEEPING AND ACCOUNTABILITY WITHIN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
XCPD50470
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Ruth Todd
Email: R.M.Todd@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The importance of accurate Record-keeping
Data protection
Professional regulation and protection of the public
Accountability and duty of care
NMC Code of Conduct
NMC Standards and guidelines-updating
Scope of practice
The concept of teamwork and working within a multi-disciplinary team
Introduction to equality and diversity
Consent
Confidentiality
Patients rights and autonomy
Reflective practice and the use of reflective models
Current professional issues
Ethical dilemmas within nursing practice
Promoting Life-long learning in self and others
Data protection
Professional regulation and protection of the public
Accountability and duty of care
NMC Code of Conduct
NMC Standards and guidelines-updating
Scope of practice
The concept of teamwork and working within a multi-disciplinary team
Introduction to equality and diversity
Consent
Confidentiality
Patients rights and autonomy
Reflective practice and the use of reflective models
Current professional issues
Ethical dilemmas within nursing practice
Promoting Life-long learning in self and others
Module Learning Strategies
The module is designed to be flexible in the style of delivery incorporating a blended approach with integration of work-based learning and more formal teaching sessions. A variety of teaching/learning strategies focusing on student-centred learning will be used including
Contact hours: (36)
18 Hours interactive lectures
12 hours work-based activities
6 hours individual or group tutorials
Independent study hours: (114)
44 hours background reading and individual work
30 hours Work-based activities
20 hours assessment preparation
20 hours Blackboard activities
Contact hours: (36)
18 Hours interactive lectures
12 hours work-based activities
6 hours individual or group tutorials
Independent study hours: (114)
44 hours background reading and individual work
30 hours Work-based activities
20 hours assessment preparation
20 hours Blackboard activities
Module Texts
Hendrick, J. (2004) Foundations in Nursing and Health Care. Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes
Lloyd H, Hancock H and Campbell S (2007) Principles of Care. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing
Nursing and Midwifery Council (2008) The Code: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives. London: NMC
Sully P. and Dallas, J.(2005) Communication Skills for Nursing. London: Elsevier Mosby
Lloyd H, Hancock H and Campbell S (2007) Principles of Care. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing
Nursing and Midwifery Council (2008) The Code: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives. London: NMC
Sully P. and Dallas, J.(2005) Communication Skills for Nursing. London: Elsevier Mosby
Module Resources
Library
IT resources
IT resources
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Registration with the NMC
Clinical placement experience on which to base reflection
Clinical placement experience on which to base reflection
Module Additional Assessment Details
A 2,500 word written reflection on an incident from one's own area of practice and includes discussion of current relevant professional standards and guidelines in justifying one's professional actions 100% (addresses all LO's)
The reflection should use a model of reflection and it must be supported by a relevant evidence base. Reference must be made to the relevant current documentation from the regulatory body which governs practice
Formative Assessment / Feedback will be offered through tutorials, group discussion and Blackboard support
The reflection should use a model of reflection and it must be supported by a relevant evidence base. Reference must be made to the relevant current documentation from the regulatory body which governs practice
Formative Assessment / Feedback will be offered through tutorials, group discussion and Blackboard support