Module Descriptors
ORGANISATIONAL DRIVERS IN HEALTHCARE
XHFD40063
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - SEMINAR weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A 20 minute Seminar presentation addressing all Learning Outcomes
The student will demonstrate an understanding of local and national organisational policy and design. Consideration should be given to the influence and impact of these policies on their work and in the delivery of their work. An understanding of the organisational decision making process will be articulated within the presentation.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Tutor and peer feedback through:
Action Learning Sets and classroom discussion
Student led seminars
Formative seminar presentation
Tutor feedback through Group and individual tutorials
The student will demonstrate an understanding of local and national organisational policy and design. Consideration should be given to the influence and impact of these policies on their work and in the delivery of their work. An understanding of the organisational decision making process will be articulated within the presentation.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Tutor and peer feedback through:
Action Learning Sets and classroom discussion
Student led seminars
Formative seminar presentation
Tutor feedback through Group and individual tutorials
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Access to work based experience through employment in healthcare setting
Module Texts
Blakemore, K. & Griggs, E. (2007) Social Policy: An Introduction Oxford: Open University Press
Buse, K; Mays, N, & Walt, G. (2005) Making Health Policy. England Open University Press
Department of Health Publications available at http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/DH_093440
Ham, C (2004) Health policy in Britain: the politics of the National Health Service. London: Palgrave MacMillian
Buse, K; Mays, N, & Walt, G. (2005) Making Health Policy. England Open University Press
Department of Health Publications available at http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/DH_093440
Ham, C (2004) Health policy in Britain: the politics of the National Health Service. London: Palgrave MacMillian
Module Resources
Library resources
Module teachers.
Work based activities
Module teachers.
Work based activities
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (24)
12 hours Lectures
6 hours Action Learning Sets
2 hours Student-led seminars
2 hours Group tutorials/ Individual tutorials
2 hours Formative presentations
Independent Study Hours: (126)
50 hours Reading
20 hours Blackboard
20 hours Work-based learning
16 hours Preparation for formative assessments
20 hours Summative assessment
12 hours Lectures
6 hours Action Learning Sets
2 hours Student-led seminars
2 hours Group tutorials/ Individual tutorials
2 hours Formative presentations
Independent Study Hours: (126)
50 hours Reading
20 hours Blackboard
20 hours Work-based learning
16 hours Preparation for formative assessments
20 hours Summative assessment
Module Indicative Content
Theories and concepts of organisational culture and ethos, including, including its mission statements' will be reviewed and evaluated
The contrasting nature of public and private sector in the delivery of healthcare will be explored.
The impact of health policy on NHS will be explored within the context of the student's work place.
The roles of health care professionals, managers, elected representatives and voluntary groups and service users as drivers of change in health and social care
The importance of decision making at all levels in the organisation will be explored through action learning sets.
The contrasting nature of public and private sector in the delivery of healthcare will be explored.
The impact of health policy on NHS will be explored within the context of the student's work place.
The roles of health care professionals, managers, elected representatives and voluntary groups and service users as drivers of change in health and social care
The importance of decision making at all levels in the organisation will be explored through action learning sets.