Quality improvement in health and social care

Published: June 2018 | Free to use | Learning Management System compatible

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As a social worker or social care worker, have you ever thought that social care services could be done differently but you have no idea HOW to make any changes?

Quality improvement is something you need to know more about.

This online learning resource supports managers and staff working in health and social care to be more knowledgeable about – and understand – the process of using and implementing quality improvement methodology.

This resource provides social workers and social care workers with information about quality improvement and the associated tools that can be used within health and social care organisations.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this learning resource, you will:

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  • be able to consider making improvements in your service area using the model for improvement
  • recognise what is required to motivate and involve other people in the improvement process
  • recognise the importance and need for the service user to be directly or indirectly involved
  • identify some qualities to help you become a quality improvement leader

There are two main sections within this resource:

  • A core learning pathway which describes the steps to implement quality improvement using the model for improvement
  • A number of case studies – both individual and organisational – which illustrate how quality improvement has been implemented and measured

The resource is based on content entirely supplied by the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland.

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    • Course content: A SCORM 1.2 or 2004 compliant version of the course.
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  • Version historyOpen

    v1.1 (August 2019): Some minor bug fixes.

    v1.0 (June 2018): Original release of this learning resource.

  • Terms and conditionsOpen

    • An internet connection is required, with the ability to stream video content from Vimeo and YouTube.
    • All material in these resources, including text, graphics, photographs, video and audio is copyright of the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), unless otherwise stated.
    • Use of this course is freely permitted, but commercial use is not authorised unless permission is first obtained in writing.

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    • iOS: 10
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