
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Department of Nursing
HEM 208 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Fundamentals of Health IV
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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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HEM 208
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Spring
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2
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2
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3
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3
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
Turkish
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Course Type |
Required
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | Online | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionGroup WorkCase StudyQ&ALecture / Presentation | |||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | This course aims to teach the ethical problems students may encounter in their professional lives and the ways to solve these problems. Increasing awareness of patient safety, identifying risk factors, legal dimension of patient safety and root cause analysis skills are taught. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | This course covers the basic human and patient rights, legal responsibilities of healthcare professionals, ethical problems and solutions, risky and priority areas in patient safety, communication and teamwork, medical errors, root cause analysis, employee health, ethical and legal aspects in patient safety. |
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Core Courses |
X
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Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction, description of the course | |
2 | Human Rights Patient Safety | - Universal Declaration of Human Rights https://www.tbmm.gov.tr/komisyon/insanhaklari/pdf01/203-208.pdf -AORN Guidelines for perioperative practice 2021. https://www.aorn.org/guidelines/purchase-guidelines -2020 National Patient Safety Goals. The Joint Commission. https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/tjc/documents/standards/national-patient-safety-goals/2020/2020-hap-npsg-goals-final.pdf?db=web&hash=17AB9546CAD521158182BC25A8387B2E |
3 | Child Rights. Patient safety in the world and in Turkey | -Unicef. Convention on the Rights of the Child https://www.unicef.org/turkey/%C3%A7ocuk-haklar%C4%B1na-dair-s%C3%B6zle%C5%9Fme -AORN Guidelines for perioperative practice 2021. https://www.aorn.org/guidelines/purchase-guidelines -2020 National Patient Safety Goals. The Joint Commission. https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/tjc/documents/standards/national-patient-safety-goals/2020/2020-hap-npsg-goals-final.pdf?db=web&hash=17AB9546CAD521158182BC25A8387B2E |
4 | Patient Rights Medical Error Concept and Dimensions, Medical Error Reporting Systems | Republic of Turkey. Patient Rights Regulation. - https://shgmgetatdb.saglik.gov.tr/TR-8468/hasta-haklari-yonetmeligi.html -Nursing regulation. https://www.saglik.gov.tr/TR,10533/hemsirelik-yonetmeligi.html -AORN Guidelines for perioperative practice 2021. https://www.aorn.org/guidelines/purchase-guidelines -2020 National Patient Safety Goals. The Joint Commission. https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/tjc/documents/standards/national-patient-safety-goals/2020/2020-hap-npsg-goals-final.pdf?db=web&hash=17AB9546CAD521158182BC25A8387B2E |
5 | Introduction to ethics Medical Errors and Undesirable Events, Learning From Errors and Reports | Yıldız N. Etik ile Ahlak Ayırımı. Felsefe Arkivi, 35. Sayı, 2008-2010, 23-36 -AORN Guidelines for perioperative practice 2021. https://www.aorn.org/guidelines/purchase-guidelines -2020 National Patient Safety Goals. The Joint Commission. https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/tjc/documents/standards/national-patient-safety-goals/2020/2020-hap-npsg-goals-final.pdf?db=web&hash=17AB9546CAD521158182BC25A8387B2E |
6 | Nursing Ethical Codes Informed Consent. Root Cause Analysis and Methods Used | Karadakovan A. Ethical Codes and Ethical Problems in Nursing. Journal of Nephrology Nursing. September - December 2007, January - April 2008, Pages 61-65. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/423212 -AORN Guidelines for perioperative practice 2021. https://www.aorn.org/guidelines/purchase-guidelines -2020 National Patient Safety Goals. The Joint Commission. https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/tjc/documents/standards/national-patient-safety-goals/2020/2020-hap-npsg-goals-final.pdf?db=web&hash=17AB9546CAD521158182BC25A8387B2E |
7 | Ethical Dilemmas in Health Care Practices-I Medical Device Safety, Blood Safety and Safe Hospital Environment | -Utlu N. Nurses' Ethical Approach and Ethical Dilemmas in the Hospital Environment. March 2016. Journal of Istanbul Aydin University 8(29):17-35 https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/319470 -AORN Guidelines for perioperative practice 2021. https://www.aorn.org/guidelines/purchase-guidelines -2020 National Patient Safety Goals. The Joint Commission. https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/tjc/documents/standards/national-patient-safety-goals/2020/2020-hap-npsg-goals-final.pdf?db=web&hash=17AB9546CAD521158182BC25A8387B2E |
8 | Ethical Dilemmas in Health Care Practices-II Protection of Patient Data | -Utlu N. Nurses' Ethical Approach and Ethical Dilemmas in the Hospital Environment. March 2016. Journal of Istanbul Aydin University 8(29):17-35 https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/319470 -2020 National Patient Safety Goals. The Joint Commission. https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/tjc/documents/standards/national-patient-safety-goals/2020/2020-hap-npsg-goals-final.pdf?db=web&hash=17AB9546CAD521158182BC25A8387B2E |
9 | Nursing Law. Medication Errors and Medication Safety, Patient Falls and The Injury Prevention Strategies | -Hemşirelik Yönetmeliği. https://www.saglik.gov.tr/TR,10533/hemsirelik-yonetmeligi.html -AORN Guidelines for perioperative practice 2021. https://www.aorn.org/guidelines/purchase-guidelines -2020 National Patient Safety Goals. The Joint Commission. https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/tjc/documents/standards/national-patient-safety-goals/2020/2020-hap-npsg-goals-final.pdf?db=web&hash=17AB9546CAD521158182BC25A8387B2E |
10 | Ethics in Reproductive Health Pressure Injuries Infections and Prevention Strategies | -Abiç A. Guncel Kadin Sagligi Konuları Etik ve Yasal Durum Nedir. April 2019. Researcher Social Science Studies 7(Cilt 7 Sayı 1). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332112232 -Arslantaş H. Ethical Issues, Codes and Standards in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing. Journal of Psychiatric Nursing - Journal of Psychiatric Nursing 2015;6(1):47-56 https://jag.journalagent.com/phd/pdfs/PHD-18209-REVIEW-ARSLANTAS.pdf -AORN Guidelines for perioperative practice 2021. https://www.aorn.org/guidelines/purchase-guidelines -2020 National Patient Safety Goals. The Joint Commission. https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/tjc/documents/standards/national-patient-safety-goals/2020/2020-hap-npsg-goals-final.pdf?db=web&hash=17AB9546CAD521158182BC25A8387B2E |
11 | Organ Transplant and ethics Midterm Exam (Patient safety) Quality and Patient Safety Improvement Tools | -Turkish Bioethics Association. Turkish Bioethics Association Organ Transplantation and Ethical Principles Opinion. https://biyoetik.org.tr/gorusler/turkiye-biyoetik-dernegi-organ-nakli-ve-etik-ilkeler-gorusu/ -AORN Guidelines for perioperative practice 2021. https://www.aorn.org/guidelines/purchase-guidelines -2020 National Patient Safety Goals. The Joint Commission. https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/tjc/documents/standards/national-patient-safety-goals/2020/2020-hap-npsg-goals-final.pdf?db=web&hash=17AB9546CAD521158182BC25A8387B2E |
12 | Special Situations and Ethics HIV, AIDS patients Working Conditions and Employee Health | Örnek Büken N. AIDS and Ethics. http://www.hatam.hacettepe.edu.tr/AIDSTipEtigi160115.pdf -AORN Guidelines for perioperative practice 2021. https://www.aorn.org/guidelines/purchase-guidelines -2020 National Patient Safety Goals. The Joint Commission. https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/tjc/documents/standards/national-patient-safety-goals/2020/2020-hap-npsg-goals-final.pdf?db=web&hash=17AB9546CAD521158182BC25A8387B2E. |
13 | Intensive Care Units and Ethical Issues Ethical and Legal Aspects of Patient Safety | - Akpir K.Ethics of Intensive Care. Journal of the Turkish Intensive Care Association / Journal of the Turkish Society of Intensive Care 2010; 8: 77-84. http://cms.galenos.com.tr/Uploads/Article_4444/77-84.pdf -AORN Guidelines for perioperative practice 2021. https://www.aorn.org/guidelines/purchase-guidelines -2020 National Patient Safety Goals. The Joint Commission. https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/tjc/documents/standards/national-patient-safety-goals/2020/2020-hap-npsg-goals-final.pdf?db=web&hash=17AB9546CAD521158182BC25A8387B2E |
14 | Ethical Problems Case Study “The Doctor” “Analysis of the film in terms of patient safety” | -AORN Guidelines for perioperative practice 2021. https://www.aorn.org/guidelines/purchase-guidelines -2020 National Patient Safety Goals. The Joint Commission. https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/tjc/documents/standards/national-patient-safety-goals/2020/2020-hap-npsg-goals-final.pdf?db=web&hash=17AB9546CAD521158182BC25A8387B2E |
15 | Semester Review | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Burkhardt MA, Nathaniel AK (Çev.Ed) Ecevit Alpar Ş, Bahçecik N, Karabacak Ü. Margaret A. Çağdaş hemşirelikte etik. İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi, 2013. ISBN: 9786054499687 |
Suggested Readings/Materials | -Tschudin V. Ethics in Nursing. Elsevier Science. Edinburgh, 2003 ISBN: 9780750652650 -Çobanoğlu N. Theoretical and Applied Medical Ethics. Eflatun Publishing House 2009, Ankara. ISBN : 9786054160181 -Hatemi H, Doğan H. Medical Ethics (Principles and Issues). Istanbul: Yüce Publications. ISBN-10 : 9754112800. |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
2
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30
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Presentation / Jury |
1
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10
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Project |
1
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10
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Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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10
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
5
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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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2
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32
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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Study Hours Out of Class |
1
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5
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5
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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 |
2
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3
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6
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Presentation / Jury |
1
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3
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3
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Project |
1
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3
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3
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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3
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3
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Final Exam |
1
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6
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6
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Total |
90
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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 | To be able to have basic theoretical and practical knowledges in line with scientific developments in the field of nursing and health sciences for family and community health and well-being |
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2 | To be able to use the basic theoretical and practical knowledges to meet the health care requirements of family and community with holistic approach. |
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3 | To be able to follow the evidence-based practices and new approaches by performing nursing practices. |
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4 | To be able to maintain responsibility of improving by itself while adopting the importance of lifelong learning and following scientific, technological and current practices. |
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5 | To be able to communicate effectively with individuals, families, communities and healthcare team in applications. |
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6 | To be able to occur on the professional platforms having the individual study skills, ability to decide independently, and aware of their legal rights and responsibilities. |
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7 | To be able to do team working in disciplinary and interdisciplinary. |
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8 | To be able to organize the projects and events for the living social environment with social responsibility and to apply them. |
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9 | To be able to evaluate the applicability of research results, use in nursing practices, identify new problem areas and think critically. |
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10 | To be able to act according to the social, scientific and ethical values in nursing, during the period of data collection, interpretation, implementation of initiatives and evaluation of results. |
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11 | To be able to collect data in the areas of Nursing and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. |
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