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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2011 - 2012
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Description The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the subject of health policy, within which we think about health and how as societies we deal with the practical issues concerning the health of populations. This includes strategies and decisions relating to healthcare organisation and delivery. In this module students analyse concepts, approaches and outcomes relevant to health policy and examine strategies for public engagement in the health policy process. Students will be expected to attend tutorials, view presentations, contribute to online workshops and engage in on line group discussion within Moodle. On completion of this module the student will have gained a clear understanding of how policies affecting health are influenced, planned, implemented and evaluated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Explain the factors that determine health and how they can be influenced by policy 2. Debate fundamental health policy concepts and concerns such as equity, efficiency, effectiveness, quality and safety. 3. Analyse the range of policies that affect health globally and in Ireland 4. Compare health policy strategies, approaches and systems and internationally 5. Evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare human resource planning | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities What is health and what is health policy?Determinants of healthHistorical development of and current issues in Irish health policyAnalysis of the role of the Health Service Executive, Health Information and Quality Authority, Mental Health Commission, Commission on Patient Safety and Quality Assurance.Global and EU trends in healthcare policy;Comparing healthcare systems;International influences on Irish healthcare policy.Healthcare policy-makingHealthcare financeConfronting resource scarcityEconomic appraisal and evaluation.Equity, exclusion and healthcare policy.Planning and forecasting human resources for health careHealth promotion policyPatient safety and quality of careEngaging with health policy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 1290, Website, 0, European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, http://www.euro.who.int/observatory, 1291, Book, Rechel B, Dubois C-A, McKee M, 2006, The Health Care Workforce in Europe. Learning from experience, European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, http://www.euro.who.int/Document/E89156.pdf, 1292, Book, Rechel B, Dubois C-A, McKee M, 2006, Human Resources for Health in Europe, European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, http://www.euro.who.int/Document/E87923.pdf, 1293, Report, Commission on Patient Safety and Quality Assurance., 2008, Building a Culture of Patient Safety - Report of the Commission on Patient Safety and Quality Assurance., http://www.cpsqa.ie/publications/pdf/patientsafety.pdf, 1294, Report, Dept of Health and Children, 2006, A Vision for Change- Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy, http://www.dohc.ie/publications/vision_for_change.html, 1295, Report, Dept. Health and Children, 2001, Quality and fairness- a health system for you., http://www.dohc.ie/publications/quality_and_fairness.html, 1296, Report, Dept of Health and Children, 2001, Primary care- a new direction., http://www.ncnm.ie/files/publications/Primary%20care%20strategy.pdf, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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