Developing Health Sciences Curricula: Principles and Process Workbook 2 for HSE 3704 Study units 4-6: Assignment

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Activity 4.2: NURSING EDUCATION INSTITUTION ACCREDITATION AUDIT

Name of institution: __________________________________
Address of institution: ___________________________________
Name of the controlling authority: ___________________________

DATE:

RATING KEY CODE SCORE

Compliant C 2

Partially P/C 1
compliant

Non-compliant N/C 0

C P/C N/C

TOTAL C 2

GRAND TOTAL =

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Percentage = Grand total X 100

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128

The following pieces of legislation guide this Curriculum Framework: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act (Act No. 108 of 1996)
Higher Education Act (Act No.101 of 1997)

Higher Education Amendment Act (Act No. 39 of 2008)

National Qualifications Act (Act No.67 of 2008)

Nursing Act (Act No. 33 of 2005)

4.

CRITERIA C P/C N/C COMMENTS

1 NORMS AND STANDARDS

1.1 The institute vision statement in
accordance with the National,
Provincial & District Vision.
1.2 The institute has a Mission statement
that effectively summaries the aims of
accomplishing the vision and
core values
1.3 The institute supports an educational
philosophy

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1.4 The philosophical expectations guide

the present curriculum
2 MATERIAL RESOURCES
2.1 The location of the institute provides
easy access to educational facilities
which is available to staff and
students
2.2 The institutes offer quality education
and practical experience in a safety
and comfort
2.3 The equipment and other resources
are sufficient, appropriate, well
maintained and accessible to
students and staff members.

3 TECHNOLOGY
3.1 The staff and students are sufficiently
competent to operate the
technologies available in the college.

3.2 confidential information is housed in

secure place and only authorized
personnel have access
3.3 Internal and external communication
is supported by advanced technology
e.g. fax, emails etc.

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3.4 Wi-Fi is available to all staff for easy

excess for referencing and research
4 FINANCIAL RESOURCES
4.1 Advanced revenue system generates
funds and settle expenditures
4.2 The annual budget and financial
resources support the strategic goals
and activities and accommodate
unforeseen costs
5 THEORETICAL LEARNING
RESOURCES
5.1 The resource center, is accessible to
all staff and students
5.2 The resources available is in line with
the institutes strategic plan to
educate all staff and students
5.3 The resource center is worked by
skilled staff to assist students and
staff members to access the
resources optimally.
5.4 A system operates consultation with
internal stakeholders prior to
purchasing new resources
6 PRACTICAL LEARNING
RESOURCES
6.1 The skills laboratory accommodates

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satisfactory training for clinical

appointments
6.2 The practical placements are
sufficient and relevant for the
attainment of the planned learning
Outcomes
6.3 The clinical management system
promotes the quality and quantity of
clinical learning

7 STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT AND

MANGEMENT

7.1 There is a written strategic plan for

the NEI.

7.2 The mission statement of the NEI is

congruent with that of the national
health department and the regulatory
body.

7.3 The strategic goals of the NEI are

clearly defined within the context of
the national and provincial education
and health strategies.

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7.4 There is an operational plan for the

execution of the strategic plan

7.5 The strategic planning process is on-

going and succeeds in aligning the
NEI with environmental and
organizational resources.

7.6
A mechanism is in place to review
outcomes, to exercise strategic
control and to adapt to change.

8 POLICY DEVELOPMENT

8.1 The policy development process

includes stakeholders and is relevant
to the goals of the organization

8.2 Policies are communicated to, and

made available to, all internal
customers
8.3 A process is in place to facilitate
implementation and review policies.
8.4 There are written policies on the
following recruitment & selection,

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learner evaluations, learner conduct

and disciplinary procedures, human
resource management, management
of finances and other resources,
appeals, promotion and programme
requirements.

9 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

9.1 A system is in place to verify stock

and facilities

9.2 A system is in place that ensures fair

and equitable distribution of, and
access to facilities and resources

10 ORGANIZATION OF THE
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME

10.1 The written programme demonstrates

that the various courses comprising
of the programme are organised and
structured into a coherent, logical
sequence

10.2 The planned educational outcomes

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are consistent with the priorities of

the health services, the needs of the
learners and the requirements of the
South African Nursing Council.

10.3 The day-to- day activities are

organized in such a way that they
maximize relevant learning through
efficient and effective utilization of
resources

11 MANAGEMENT ETHICS

11.1 There is a code of conduct which is

based on the principles of public
accountability, transparency and
community values.

11.2 The policies and procedures and

strategic plan of the NEI consider
fundamental rights such as equality,
respect and protection of dignity

11.3 Measures are in place to encourage

the practice of management ethics

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12 PRESENTATION OF THE
EDUCATION PROGRAMME

12.1 The presentation of the education

programme is evaluated on a regular
basis and includes evaluation of level
of motivation, interpersonal skills,
language usage, knowledge base
and ability to apply knowledge to all
levels of learners
12.2 Education sessions are planned to
maximize attainment of set learning
outcomes through learner
participation
12.3 The learning environment is
comfortable and is characterized by a
climate if acceptance, support
and trust where the needs of the
learners are recognized.
12.4 An education support system is
available for learners

13 COURSE CONTENT

13.1 The course content provides balance

and integration between theoretical

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and practical learning opportunities,

and between generic and specific
skills and knowledge to support the
planned outcomes of the course
13.2 The course content is relevant to the
needs of the community, and
provides for appropriate attitude,
skills, and knowledge as a foundation
upon which effective practice can be
based.
13.3 It is feasible to implement the
planned course content in the time
available and with the available
resources
14 EVALUATION SYSTEM

14.1 A policy makes provision for the

confidential, effective management of
tests and examinations during the
development, processing and writing
phase of the tests/examinations
14.2 A written plan for the systematic,
reliable and valid evaluation
(formative & summative) of all
components of the course and
including a range of assessment

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methods, is implemented
14.3 The curricula are systematically and
regularly reviewed and the results
used to develop, maintain and revise
the educational programme
15 RELATIONSIPS- EXTERNAL
CUSTOMERS
15.1 Written procedures have been
developed for formal communication
with external customers
15.2 Regular formal and informal contact
is made with external customers
15.3 Membership of professional
organisations is encouraged
16 RELATIONSHIPS- INTERNAL
CUSTOMERS
16.1 There is an internal organogram
present
16.2 A system is in place to regularly
assess student and staff satisfaction
and needs
16.3 Strategies are in place to encourage
group cohesiveness

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There is a programme to foster

16.4 cultural sensitivity

17 COMMUNITY OUTREACH -
RESULTS
17.1 The NEIs community development
programme is based on the needs
and expectations of the community
and the capacity of the institution
17.2 There is evidence that the NEI
maintains connections with similar
institutions within and outside the
country
18 ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
18.1 Internal and external stakeholders
are consulted during strategic
planning sessions regarding aims
18.2 The quality of services provided is
evaluated on a regular basis
18.3 A policy outlines the redress
procedure to be followed should a
stakeholder not be satisfied with
18.4 The students and staff accept and
support the goals and activities of the
nursing education institution

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19 RECOGNITION IN THE
COMMUNITY
19.1 The NEI is accredited by the relevant
authorities
20 PRODUCTS OF THE COLLEGE
20.1 Sufficient numbers of learners
complete their individual programmes
to meet the needs of the health
services
20.2 Graduates are competent to
participate as members of the health
care team, in the provision of
comprehensive health care in their
chosen areas of employment

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Sources
1. Developing Health Science Curricula Situational Analysis Audit. Only study guide for HSE 3704 University of South Africa Pretoria, 2017
2 Billings & Halstead 2012:79 Teaching in nursing: a guide for faculty 3rd edition. St Louis: Elsevier Saunders

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