Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI164
Course Name: Patient Safety
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. GÖZDE EKŞİ
Course Lecturer(s): NİHAN SELİN METE
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To provide knowledge and skills in evaluating employee and patient safety.
Course Content: And general information, the importance of patient safety, patient safety in the world and Turkey, problems with patient safety, ethics, patients and relatives security, Preventing Medication Errors, Accreditation and risk management, prevention of falls, Blood and Blood Products Preventing Transfusion Errors, employees will learn to provide security and application examples.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Knows the meaning of patient safety and understands its importance.
2) Gains the ability to quickly evaluate and make decisions
3) Gains the ability to ensure patient and employee safety by also considering ethical principles.
4) Knows their ethical and legal responsibilities.
5) Examine medical errors and causes.
6) Provides the development of strategies for patient safety.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction of the Course, Introduction, Purpose and Learning Objectives
2) Importance of Patient Safety and Patient Safety Culture
3) Importance of Patient Safety and Patient Safety Culture-2
4) Patient Safety in the world and Turkey
5) Legal responsibilities regarding patient safety
6) Ethics, Medical Ethics
7) Authentication in patients
8) Midterm
9) Prevention of medication errors / high risk medication management
10) Prevention of Blood and Blood Products Transfusion Errors
11) Prevention of falls
12) Communication based accident prevention
13) Patient safety in surgery
14) Accreditation and Risk Management
15) Management of High-Risk drugs
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: I. Alcan Z, Tekin DE, Civil SÖ. Hasta Güvenliği. İstanbul, Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri, 2012.
II. Hasta Güvenliği: Türkiye ve Dünya. Füsun Sayek TTB Raporları / Kitapları – 2010. Birinci Baskı, Ekim 2011, Ankara Türk Tabipleri Birliği Yayınları
References: I. Alcan Z, Tekin DE, Civil SÖ. Hasta Güvenliği. İstanbul, Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri, 2012.
II. Hasta Güvenliği: Türkiye ve Dünya. Füsun Sayek TTB Raporları / Kitapları – 2010. Birinci Baskı, Ekim 2011, Ankara Türk Tabipleri Birliği Yayınları

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts and terminology, evaluation processes and methodological application principles in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; uses this advanced knowledge in study, research and practice.
2) Makes the necessary assessment, definition and planning for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications by using the theoretical and applied concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
3) Implements the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program systematically and safely within the framework of ethical principles in the light of professional attitudes and skills; terminates or changes as necessary.
4) Takes initiatives to protect and improve public health and welfare; contributes to the production of health strategies and policies suitable for the changing and diversifying needs of the society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
5) Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages the business processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
6) Keeps records and prepares reports for quality service and research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; adopts ethical, deontological principles and legal framework in collecting, recording and reporting data.
7) Carries out professional and academic studies independently by using his knowledge; works as a team member and assumes responsibility in effective communication and cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
8) It adopts the principle of personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, training and promotion programs related to the field, and demonstrates its professional behavior at an international level.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Knows the basic concepts and terminology, evaluation processes and methodological application principles in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; uses this advanced knowledge in study, research and practice.
2) Makes the necessary assessment, definition and planning for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications by using the theoretical and applied concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
3) Implements the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program systematically and safely within the framework of ethical principles in the light of professional attitudes and skills; terminates or changes as necessary.
4) Takes initiatives to protect and improve public health and welfare; contributes to the production of health strategies and policies suitable for the changing and diversifying needs of the society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
5) Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages the business processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
6) Keeps records and prepares reports for quality service and research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; adopts ethical, deontological principles and legal framework in collecting, recording and reporting data.
7) Carries out professional and academic studies independently by using his knowledge; works as a team member and assumes responsibility in effective communication and cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
8) It adopts the principle of personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, training and promotion programs related to the field, and demonstrates its professional behavior at an international level.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 8 112
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 4 4
Total Workload 118