School Of Science And HealthHealth Services Management PracticeWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400787.2
Discipline: PUBLIC AND HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Student Contribution Band: 3
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
400278 - Health Services Management 2
Prerequisite
400277 Health Services Management
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4545 or 4656 Bachelor of Health Science, 3711 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Health Information Management), 6000 Diploma in Health Science/Bachelor of Health Science or 6034 Diploma/Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Health Information Management)
About this Unit
The unit begins with an overview of the complexity and variability of health services and provides an understanding of component organisations, federal and state policy issues and environmental factors including the role of the private sector and non-government organisations. The changing role of the health services manager and competencies required for effective managing are examined. Influences on organisations are reviewed, including structures, culture, power and politics. Various management functions are explored through 140 hours of placement e.g. strategic planning, performance management, people management including workplace relations, conflict resolution, resource management (financial and asset), risk management, OH&S and quality assurance.
Special Requirements - Legislative Pre-requisites
Prior to enrolling in this unit students must have submitted a Criminal Record Check form prior to 1 June 2010 or a Student Undertaking Form after 1 June 2010 and have applied for a National Police Certificate. Students must also complete NSW Health Immunisations.