Administration and Decision-making in Health Care and Social ServicesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The purpose of the course is that you are able to act in accordance with the operating principles of good public administration in various administrative and decision-making situations in the social and health care sector.

Learning Objective:

The student
- is familiar with the key concepts of public administration and decision-making, as well as legislation and systems for decision-making in the field of health care and social services.
- is able to assess the factors influencing the decision-making in the field of health care and social services.
- is able to perceive the importance of the structures, operating principles and actors of the health care and social service system, as well as the health and social policy in their area of expertise.
- operates in accordance with the principles of good public administration.

Content

- Key concepts and principles of public administration and decision-making
- Legislation and systems for decision-making in the field of health care and social services
- The structures, principles and actors of the health care and social service system
- Steering mechanisms for health care and social services.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
The student understands the basics of governance and decision-making in the operating environment. The student recognizes some of the tools for administrative development. He/ she understands the principles of good governance.

Satisfactory 2
The student understands the basics of administration and decision making. He / she is able to think about the change in the operating environment in the context of health and social policy. The student recognizes and is able to use some development tools. The student recognizes decision-making processes in different operating environments.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
The student knows the basics of management and decision-making in the field of health care and social services. He / She is also familiar with some current issues in health and social policy. Based on these He/She is able to think about changes in the operating environment. The student knows and chooses the right tools for administrative development and decision-making. The student knows different methods to improve service processes. The student acts in accordance with the principles of good governance.

Very good 4
Students are familiar with the basics of administration and decision-making and are able to form a coherent whole when reviewing changes in the operating environment. The student knows the process of social and health care administration and decision-making and is able to utilize it in everyday management and managerial activities. The student follows the current discussion of social and health policy and is able to link it to the development of his / her own area of expertise. The student is able to apply methods and critically analyze their results to develop services and processes. The student acts in accordance with the principles of good governance and is able to describe its core content.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student is familiar with the key concepts of administration and decision-making and related legislation and systems in the field, and is able to utilize them in everyday management and managerial activities. He / She critically monitors and evaluates research in social and health administration and decision-making, as well as the current social and health policy debate. He / she is able to combine knowledge and present justified perspectives for developing one's own area of expertise. The student works in accordance with the principles of good administration and is able to justify his / her activities.

Further information

Assessment methods:
Pre-assessment
Written assigment
Self-assessment
Teachers' assessment