COURSEWORK ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION
COURSEWORK ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION
Module Title: Foundation of Computing Technology
Module Number: LD4020
Module Tutor Name(s): Dr Bilal Hassan
Academic Year: 2023-24
% Weighting (to overall module): 70%
Coursework Title: MediCare Implementing Digital Transformation
Dates and Mechanisms for Assessment Submission and Feedback
Date of Handout to Students:
Week 3 via Blackboard
Mechanism for Handout to Students:
Via Blackboard, briefing via online blackboard collaborate and face 2 face session.
Date and Time of Submission by Student:
Submitted on 16th May 2024 (no later than 16:00).
Mechanism for Submission of Work by Student:
The report in electronic format must be submitted Turnitin on Module Blackboard site.
Date by which Work, Feedback and Marks will be returned to Students:
Within 20 working days after the submission date.
Mechanism for return of assignment work, feedback, and marks to students:
Formal feedback will be made available via Blackboard following completion of all reviews and internal moderation of results.
Learning Outcomes tested in this assessment.
This assignment will assess the following learning outcomes:
Use appropriate applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and multimedia tools in a collaborative and virtual environment in problem-solving tasks.
Appreciate the role of computer technologies in society and its impacts.
General Information
This assignment constitutes 70% of the final mark for this module. This is an INDIVIDUAL piece of work contributing towards the module assessment. Deliverables should be assembled into a single report document, which includes (critical analysis, research, and snapshot evidence of tasks carried out and justification of design methods and technologies used). Submission will be in the form of an MS word report (2000 words).
Any queries relating to this assignment should be directed to module tutor: b.hassan@northumbria.ac.uk
Scenario Description
MediCare provides a wide range of medical services to the community and currently relies on manual record-keeping, paper-based appointment systems, and limited digital tools. They recognize that leveraging computing technology is essential to meet the growing demands for healthcare services. They are interested in embracing digital transformation to improve patient care, streamline administrative tasks, and to enhance overall efficiency. However, they are facing several challenges related to patient care like missing electronic health records (EHRs), and no mechanism for real-time patient monitoring using IoT devices. They also want to implement technology solutions to automate appointment scheduling, billing, and inventory management. In addition to this, by looking at the sensitive nature of medical data, MediCare is also concerned about data security and patient privacy, and they aim to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards. Finally, by understanding the critical importance of web-presence, MediCare plans to develop a professional website.
Note: This case study is self-proposed not an official version.
Tasks:
By understanding the business requirements of the MediCare, you need to present/prepare a proposal for each of the distinct requirements of MediCare to meet the challenges it is facing and leading toward overall digital transformation of healthcare service.
Develop and propose a plan for implementing Electronic Health Records (EHRs) at MediCare. Include the steps, timeline, and potential challenges in the adoption of EHRs. [Marks = 20, Words limit: 500]
Develop a proposal for a system for real-time patient monitoring using IoT devices. Specify the types of devices, data collected, and how healthcare professionals will use this data for better patient care. [Marks = 20, Words limit: 400]
Propose a strategy for automating appointment scheduling, billing, and inventory management at MediCare. Which software and systems will be used, and how will staff be trained for this transition? [Marks = 20, Words limit: 400]
Develop a data security and compliance plan for MediCare, outlining measures such as data encryption, access controls, and staff training. How will compliance with legal and ethical standards be ensured? [Marks = 20, Words limit: 400]
Create a website template for MediCare, including the features and content that should be included to serve patients effectively. [Marks = 20, Words limit: 300]
Notes on presentation & submission:
The report must be written and presented to an appropriate academic standard for an undergraduate programme of study.
The report will be assessed in terms of style, meaning, and the accuracy of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax.
The assignment should start with a Cover page including.
Module: Foundation of Computing Technology
Module Tutor Name:
Assignment title:
Student name + university identifier (always underline the surname/family name by which you are recorded in the university systems)
Programme or course of study:
Word Count:
Your report written to a professional standard using MS Word and show appropriate and consistent use of type, fonts, and line spacing (for this assignment use Arial 12 and single spacing) and page layouts. Give each page a footer that includes your name, the module code, and a page number.
Correct and thorough referencing of your sources of information is required. You should follow a consistent referencing system such as Harvard Referencing Style and provide a full reference list and brief references in the text of your answer. Cite them Right advises direct quotations should be indicated by quotation marks or indentation and referenced. Failure to acknowledge your sources or to indicate when you are quoting constitutes plagiarism. You are encouraged to work with each other to discuss the challenges encountered, but you must not work with each other to construct your answers. Action will be taken in accordance with the University regulations if plagiarism or collusion is suspected. This may result in a loss of marks for the assignment or module. Further advice on these issues, can be found on:
Northumbria University (2016) Skills Plus help guides, Online. Available at: https://library.northumbria.ac.uk/skillsplus/ . (Accessed 25.07.2023)
Pears, R. & Shields, G. (2013) Cite Them Right: the essential referencing guide, 9th edn. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. Online. Available at: http://www.citethemrightonline.com/ (Accessed 25.07.2023)
You could use university online library search facilities using the following link : http://librarysearch.northumbria.ac.uk/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do?vid=northumbria. (Accessed 25.07.2023)
Academic Integrity Statement: You must adhere to the university regulations on academic conduct. Formal inquiry proceedings will be instigated if there is any suspicion of plagiarism or any other form of misconduct in your work. Refer to the Universitys Assessment Regulations for Northumbria Awards if you are unclear as to the meaning of these terms. The latest copy is available on the University website. (Accessed on 25.07.2023)
Formative Feedback
There will be an opportunity for formative feedback during the semester. You are advised to start working on this assignment as early as possible so that you can seek clarification from the module tutor regarding any questions you might have during the semester. Note that tutors will not predict your grade, and you should not take the lack of comment on any aspect of your work as indicating that it is correct. You should make every effort to take advantage of formative feedback as tutors will not comment on draft work at other times. Remember that you will get more useful feedback from us by asking specific questions than just presenting us with your documentation and asking, Is this right?
Penalties for Exceeding Word Limits:
The following penalties will be applied after any reductions in mark due to late submission have been made, Penalties will be applied as defined in the University Policy on Word Limits Policy. (Accessed 25.07.2023)
The actual word count is to be declared on the front of the assessment submission.
Under the word limit No Penalty: In not making use of the full word count, students may have self-penalised their work. If students have been able to achieve the requirements of the assessment using fewer words than allocated, they will not be penalised.
Up to 10% over word limit No Penalty: Situation flagged by tutor in feedback but over-run is tolerated and no deduction is made from the final mark.
More than 10% over the word limit The marker will stop reading when they judge that the word count exceeds the recommended word count by more than 10% i.e. for a 3000 word essay, the marker will read only the first 3300 words and will indicate on the text where they stop reading.
The content following this point will not be read and a mark will be awarded only for the content up to this point.
Late Submission Policy:
For coursework submitted up to 1 working day (24 hours) after the published hand-in deadline without approval, 10% of the total marks available for the assessment (i.e.100%) shall be deducted from the assessment mark. Penalties will be applied as defined in the University Policy on the Late submission work. (Accessed 25.07.2023)
For clarity: a late piece of work that would have scored 65%, 55% or 45% had it been handed in on time will be awarded 55%, 45% or 35% respectively as 10% of the total available marks will have been deducted.
Failure to submit: The University requires all students to submit assessed coursework by the deadline stated in the assessment brief. Where coursework is submitted without approval after the published hand-in deadline, penalties will be applied as defined in the University Policy on the Late submission of work. (Accessed 25.07.2023)
