| Assessment: | Individual Project |
| Type: | Individual project – On line submission – Poster presentation and written report |
| Learning outcomes | S1,RC1 |
| Format: | 13-mark Calibri, Double-Space 2000 – 2500 words |
| Summary of assignment | A Report: Analysis of International Accreditation in Healthcare (Total max 30 marks) You are required to demonstrate your understanding of quality standards and international accreditation in healthcare. You are required to analyze and evaluate the significance and impact of international accreditation on healthcare organizations, specifically in the United Arab Emirates, by following the below outline in your report: Background and Context (5 marks): Begin your report by providing a brief introduction to international accreditation in healthcare. Discuss the importance of accreditation in ensuring quality and safety in healthcare services. Use evidence and references to support your points. Accreditation Bodies (5 marks points): Identify and discuss at least one internationally recognized accreditation body (e.g., Joint Commission International, Accreditation Canada International) and its standards. Explain their role in accrediting healthcare organizations. Accreditation Process (5 marks points): Describe the accreditation process in detail. Include the steps involved, the documentation and preparation required, and the timeline for accreditation. Discuss how the process ensures compliance with quality standards. UAE Healthcare (5 marks): Explore the current state of healthcare in the UAE, particularly in terms of quality and accreditation. Provide statistics and information on healthcare facilities in the UAE and their accreditation status. Discuss the UAE’s approach to international standards. Benefits and Challenges (5 marks): Analyze and compare the benefits and challenges of international accreditation for healthcare organizations in the UAE. Discuss how accreditation impacts patient safety, quality improvement, and the organization’s reputation. Use relevant case studies or examples to support your analysis. Recommendations (5 marks): Based on your analysis, provide recommendations for healthcare organizations in the UAE aiming to achieve or maintain international accreditation. What strategies can they employ to overcome challenges and maximize the benefits of accreditation? Ensure your project includes a properly formatted reference list with credible sources that support your analysis. Submission Details: The final project should be submitted in a report format. It should be typed and formatted according to the provided guidelines. Proper citation and referencing are required. The project must be submitted by the specified deadline. B Poster presentation (Total max 10 marks) Make a poster presentation to summarize your approach. You are expected to present: The current state of healthcare in the UAE, particularly in terms of quality and accreditation. Provide statistics and information on healthcare facilities in the UAE and their accreditation status. Discuss the UAE’s approach to international standards (max 2 marks). Recommendations: Based on your analysis, provide recommendations for healthcare organizations in the UAE aiming to achieve or maintain international accreditation. What strategies can they employ to overcome challenges and maximize the benefits of accreditation? (max 2 marks) The poster presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Learners’ will be marked on the quality of their answers to questions posed by colleagues and/or instructor (max 2 marks) A maximum of 2 marks will be allocated to poster design. Only one document should be submitted. The poster slide should be attached to the Written report. |
| Total Marks: | 40 |
| Weighting: | 20 |
| Due Date: | |
| Rubric | Refer to Rubrics no. 1. And no 2. Please, note that the similarity % as generated by Turnitin should not exceed 10%. Anything in excess will be carefully scrutinized and can lead to deduction of marks. Should you obtain assistance from AI applications, clearly state how you have used them and share prompts and results in the annex. |
Rubric 1 Poster presentation
| Criteria | Excellent | Good | Poor |
| Poster design (2marks) | Titles and headings are clear Graphics are clear Empty space is well organized Main points clearly labeled Navigation on the slide is explicitly indicated with numbers or visual guides (2 marks) | Design is average on all the indicators on the left (1marks) | Design is disorganized (0 mark) |
| Content | The presentation is clear, concise, and effectively covers all essential points, with in-depth insights and excellent structure. (max 6 marks) | The presentation is informative, covers most critical points, but lacks some depth or structure. (1 – 5 marks) | The presentation lacks coherence, misses key points, or is unclear and disorganized ( 0 marks) |
| Delivery and answering questions | Learner speaks clearly. The pace is appropriate for a 3-minute presentation. Learner is able to answer their colleagues’ questions with clarity (2 marks) | The presenter is mostly clear but may exhibit minor issues like rushed speech. Learner provides average responses that were not satisfactory to their colleagues (1 marks) | The presenter’s speech is unclear. Learner is unable to answer questions (0 mark) |
Rubric 2 Written report
| Criteria | Excellent | Good | Poor |
| Content | Comprehensive and insightful discussion of international accreditation in healthcare. Comprehensive analysis of accreditation bodies and their impact. Comprehensive and well-structured description of the accreditation process. In-depth analysis of UAE healthcare with relevant statistics and examples. Comprehensive analysis of benefits and challenges supported by strong evidence. Well-founded recommendations based on analysis. Comprehensive and well-formatted reference list with high-quality sources. (Max 30 marks) | Discussion is not comprehensive, lacks depth and structure. (1 – 29 marks) | Learner was not able to provide any information in this section (0 marks) |
