scholarly journals Evaluation of the health services management training course of Jiangsu, China

2002 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Yaping nad Pauline Stanton
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Service Management ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Management Training ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Education In China

Health service management education programs emerged in the early 1980s in China as a result of changing demands on health service managers created by new directions in health policy. This paper reports on an evaluation of the Jiangsu-Victoria Health Management Training Program and discusses five of the main findings. Participants in the study believed that the Program has impacted positively on the health management practice of Jiangsu Province, and has made a significant contribution to health services management education in China. However, certain areas in teaching practice need to be improved and participants in the study provided suggestions to achieve this. The study also found that there were limitations to the impact of managerial education due to administrative and environmental factors.

scholarly journals Health services management education in South Australia

1995 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Chris Selby Smith
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Health Management ◽  
South Australia ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Professional Associations ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
Background Factors

In December 1994 the Australian College of Health Service Executives (SABranch) sought ?a needs analysis for health management training programs withinSouth Australia?. Although the college was interested in a range of matters, thecentral issue was whether the current Graduate Diploma in Health Administration(or a similar course) would continue to be provided in Adelaide. The college providedbackground material and discussions were held with students, the health industry,relevant professional associations and the universities. This commentary sets out someof the background factors and my conclusions, which have been accepted by the SouthAustralian authorities.

scholarly journals The implementation of problem-based learning in health service management training programs

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 392-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mindaugas Stankunas ◽  
Katarzyna Czabanowska ◽  
Mark Avery ◽  
Ramune Kalediene ◽  
Suzanne Marie Babich
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Service Management ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Good Tool ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Postgraduate Students

Purpose Strengthening management capacity within the health care sector could have a significant impact on population health. However, many training programs in this area are still delivered using a classic lecture-based approach. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate and better understand the feasibility of using a problem-based learning (PBL) approach in health services management training programs. Design/methodology/approach A PBL teaching approach (based on the Maastricht University model) was tested with second-year postgraduate students from the Master in Public Health Management program at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences. Students’ opinions about PBL were investigated using a questionnaire with eight open-ended questions. Thematic content analysis was chosen to reflect the search for patterns across the data. Findings Respondents stated that the main advantage of PBL was that it was a more interesting and effective way of learning: “It is easier to remember, when you study by yourself and discuss with all peers”. In addition, it was mentioned that PBL initiated a rapid exchange of ideas and sharing of personal experience. Students stressed that PBL was a good tool for developing other skills as well, such as “public speaking, communication, logic thinking”. All students recommended delivering all other courses in the health services management program using PBL methodologies. Originality/value Findings from our study suggest that PBL may be an effective approach to teaching health services management. Potential problems in implementation are noted.

Collaboration and Cooperation of Public Health Service Management in China

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Wuqi Qiu ◽  
Cordia Chu ◽  
Kun Wang ◽  
Yueli Meng ◽  
Yujie Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Service Management ◽  
Public Health Service ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Health Service Management ◽  
Public Health Management

ABSTRACT Objectives: Collaboration and cooperation are critical for public health management. Nevertheless, collaboration and cooperation between government departments, as well as other entities, are still in a weak condition in China. This article analyzes the status of collaboration and cooperation in the management of public health services in China and explores the problems and gives strategic suggestions for strengthening collaboration and cooperation in the development of public health service systems in China, in order to provide a reference for improvement of public health management in the future. Methods: This study uses a qualitative case study approach, including documents review, in-depth interview, and focus group. Results: The main problems of collaboration and cooperation in public health service management in China include problems of effective collaboration and cooperation between institutions and relevant departments, public information platform, and implementation of public health and health promotion. On this basis, several relevant policy recommendations are put forward. Conclusions: Collaboration and cooperation are critical for the overall coordination and sustainable development of public health in China, and there is still work to be done in order to achieve appropriate cooperation and collaboration between different entities in the provision of public health services.

Human dimension of health service management

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Jo. M. Martins ◽  
Godfrey Isouard ◽  
Brenda Freshman
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Service Management ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Human Dimension ◽  
Organisational Performance ◽  
Personal Engagement

This article identifies three relevant and valid constructs that are associated with personal and organisational performance that can be used in the training of current and future health service managers: personal engagement at work, emotional intelligence and conflict resolution. A review was undertaken of the literature in human resources management to identify key concepts that bind and strengthen the management of organisations. A curriculum content analysis was then performed of postgraduate health management courses in Australia to assess the extent of inclusion in these areas. Three concepts and practices of relevance to the human dimension of health management, namely personal engagement at work, emotional intelligence and conflict resolution, were found to: (1) have concept validity; (2) be associated with personal and organisational performance; and (3) be capable of being imparted by training. The analysis indicated that none of the competencies and/or skills identified has been given emphasis in postgraduate health management courses in Australia. Competence in the management of human relationships in health services has been given low priority in university postgraduate training in health management in Australia. The current situation poses challenges to all stakeholders of health services.

Management or leadership?

2002 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 248-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith Grint
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Service Management ◽  
Collective Responsibility ◽  
Second World War ◽  
World War ◽  
Health Service Management ◽  
Buying In ◽  
Second World ◽  
Management And Leadership

This article considers the roots of the division between management and leadership, and suggests that the division encourages individuals and organizations to displace responsibility for problems in health services onto others. Given the significant limits to the power of leaders, the difficulty of establishing a science of leadership, and the increasing complexity facing health service management, the problems might appear insurmountable. However, drawing on lessons from the different approaches of the combatants in the infinitely greater complexity of the Second World War, it is suggested that trying to 'manage' the chaos by controlling it, or relying on 'leaders' to solve our problems, or buying in yet more consultants, are deeply problematic strategies; only mass leadership and collective responsibility are likely to solve the problems.

Child Health Services in England and Wales: An Overview

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 86 (6) ◽  
pp. 1032-1036
Author(s):  
Shirley Goodwin
Keyword(s):  
Health Policy ◽  
General Practitioner ◽  
National Health Service ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Social Security ◽  
Child Health Services ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
The Impact

Child health services in England and Wales are rendered largely through the National Health Service and Social Security. The activities of local authorities are also important to child health. The structure and scope of services offered children by each of these is presented and discussed, with special attention to changes anticipated during the next 2 years. The care of children is integrated into the system serving all ages, so that services are difficult to evaluate and resources are shared with other groups. Health policy for children is fragmentary, although encouraging trends are visible in the evolution of existing policy. The impact of impending changes in hospital, community, and general practitioner services on the care of children is unclear at this time.

scholarly journals The impact of a night confinement policy on patients in a UK high secure inpatient mental health service

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Chu ◽  
Kimberley McNeill ◽  
Karen M. Wright ◽  
Anthony Hague ◽  
Tracy Wilkins
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Sleep Hygiene ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Inpatient Mental Health ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – From 2012, all high-secure forensic mental health services in England began operating a policy of confining patients to their locked bedrooms overnight to increase service efficiency and reduce costs. The purpose of this paper is to assess the views of staff and patients concerning the policy and examine the specific impact of the policy on patients. Design/methodology/approach – Measures of patients’ sleep hygiene, patients’ behaviour, ward atmosphere, engagement with therapy and adverse incidents were taken both before and after the night confinement (NC) policy was implemented. Both patients and staff also expressed their views of the impact of the NC policy. Findings – Results provide converging evidence that the impact of the NC policy on patients is negligible. There were no consistent negative effects of confining patients overnight. Rather, patients and staff were broadly positive about the impact that the practice had on patients. Practical implications – Confining patients to locked bedrooms overnight does not exert any consistent influence, positive or negative, on patients’ sleep hygiene, behaviour or engagement with therapy, and patients expressed a broadly positive view of the practice of NC. Thus, a NC policy may have a contribution to make to the provision an effective high-secure mental health service. Originality/value – The study provides convincing evidence that secure inpatient mental health services that are considering the adoption of a NC policy may do so without fear of a negative impact on patients.

Optimization ways of public health management in current economic conditions

1998 ◽  
Vol 79 (6) ◽  
pp. 453-455
Author(s):  
A. N. Galiullin ◽  
R. Z. Nurkhamitov
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service Management ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Opinion Poll ◽  
Public Opinion Poll ◽  
Expert Estimation ◽  
Quality Of Medical Care

The data of public opinion poll, expert estimation of activities of treatment and prophylactic institutions under transition to the budget and insurance medicine are given. It is shown that treatment and prophylactic institutions are not ready to work in current economic conditions. It is concluded that there are unused reserves for improving the quality of medical care in health service management in current economic conditions.

scholarly journals Safer Hospitals in North Queensland - Assessment of Resilience

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (s1) ◽  
pp. s80-s80
Author(s):  
Jenny Luke ◽  
Richard Franklin ◽  
Peter Aitkin ◽  
Joanne Dyson
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
World Health ◽  
Critical Systems ◽  
Tertiary Referral Center ◽  
Community Benefits ◽  
Hospital Safety ◽  
The Impact

Introduction:Hospitals are fundamental infrastructure, and when well-designed can provide a trusted place of refuge and a central point for health and wellbeing services in the aftermath of disasters. The ability of hospitals to continue functioning is dependent on location, the resilience of buildings, critical systems, equipment, supplies, and resources as well as people. Working towards ensuring that the local hospital is resilient is essential in any disaster management system and the level of hospital resilience can be used as an indicator in measuring community resilience. The most popular measure of hospital resilience is the World Health Organisation’s Hospital Safety Index (HSI) used in over 100 countries to assess and guide improvements to achieve structurally and functionally disaster resilient hospitals. Its purpose is to promote safe hospitals where services “remain accessible and functioning at maximum capacity, and with the same infrastructure, before, during and immediately after the impact of emergencies and disasters.” It identifies likely high impact hazards, vulnerabilities, and mitigation/improvement actions.Aim:The HSI can be a valuable tool as part of the 2015-2030 Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. However, to date, it has been used infrequently in developed countries. This project pilots the application of the HSI across seven facilities in a North Queensland health service (an area prone to cyclones and flooding), centered on a tertiary referral center, each providing 24-hour emergency health services.Results:Key indicators of resilience and the result of the audit will be discussed within geographical and cultural contexts, including the benefits of the HSI in augmenting existing hospital assessment and accreditation processes to identify vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.Discussion:The research outcomes are to be used by the health service to improve infrastructure and provide anticipated community benefits, especially through the continuation of health services post disasters.

Competency requirements for middle and senior managers in community health services

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhanming Liang ◽  
Peter F. Howard ◽  
Lee C. Koh ◽  
Sandra Leggat
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Service Management ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Community Health Services ◽  
Health Care Environment ◽  
Future Health

The Australian health system has been subjected to rapid changes in the last 20 years to meet increasingly unmet health needs. Improvement of the efficiency and comprehensiveness of community-based services is one of the solutions to reducing the increasing demand for hospital care. Competent managers are one of the key contributors to effective and efficient health service delivery. However, the understanding of what makes a competent manager, especially in the community health services (CHS), is limited. Using an exploratory and mixed-methods approach, including focus group discussions and an online survey, this study identified five key competencies required by senior and mid-level CHS managers in metropolitan, regional and rural areas of Victoria: Interpersonal, communication qualities and relationship management; Operations, administration and resource management; Knowledge of the health care environment; Leading and managing change; and Evidence-informed decision-making. This study confirms that core competencies do exist across different management levels and improves our understanding of managerial competency requirements for middle to senior CHS managers, with implications for current and future health service management workforce development.

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