Planning Health Services

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Abstract

This subject takes a population health approach in developing needs assessments, service plans, models of care, and strategic and facility commissioning plans. In doing this, students learn strategies for engaging with priority populations, referencing First Nations approaches to health and well-being. Students will learn how to model a positive attitude … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject takes a population health approach in developing needs assessments, service plans, models of care, and strategic and facility commissioning plans. In doing this, students learn strategies for engaging with priority populations, referencing First Nations approaches to health and well-being. Students will learn how to model a positive attitude towards future health care design and delivery challenges including responsive practices when working with First Nations peoples.

Syllabus

Module 1: Population Health Population demographics and health status;Health service data analysis;Engaging priority populations; andNeeds assessments. Module 2: First Nations Peoples Health;Culturally responsive practices; andFirst Nations healthcare - Critiquing health care institutions, healthcare professions and their impact on First Nations health. Module 3: Healthcare Planning Healthcare design and delivery;Models of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Module 1: Population Health

Population demographics and health status;
Health service data analysis;
Engaging priority populations; and
Needs assessments.

Module 2: First Nations Peoples

Health;
Culturally responsive practices; and
First Nations healthcare - Critiquing health care institutions, healthcare professions and their impact on First Nations health.

Module 3: Healthcare Planning

Healthcare design and delivery;
Models of care;
Day-to-day planning in health management and leadership;
Service planning;
Strategic planning; and
Facility commissioning.

Assessment items

1. Written Essay/Scholarly Paper

2. Reflect on, and describe the key elements of a health-related strategic plan for commissioning a health facility integrating First Nations considerations.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

develop needs assessments, service plans and models of care;

discuss strategies for engaging with priority populations for future health care design and delivery;

describe key elements of a health-related strategic plan;

critique evidence for improving First Nations health including culturally responsive practices;

source and analyse organisational and health data for health service improvement, and

create a plan for commissioning a health facility that is health-enhancing, fit for purpose and legislatively compliant.

Enrolment restrictions

Nil