Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Care Management

Care Management
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9082
3
First semester
OB
Module Fundamentals of Care II
Care Management
Main language of instruction: Spanish

Other languages of instruction: Catalan

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Introduction

The development of the professional field of nursing care leads to the management of its resources as well as to the associated resources of the medical field. This management clearly results in greater effectiveness and / or efficiency with the consequent improvement in patient care. This knowledge of management begins in an academic context.


This course aims to be an invitation to nursing undergraduates to learn about how the reality of care is inseparable from the good use of existing resources. The programme provides training to enable them to carry out management functions using both the necessary knowledge and skills through an understanding of work systems, healthcare organisation and resources.

Pre-course requirements

None

 

 

Objectives

  1. Provide the necessary knowledge, procedures and attitudes for nursing and properly handle the material and human resources in order to provide an effective and efficient cure for the person
 
In the "Gestión del cuidado" course at UIC, we are working to incorporate the development of some of the 17 SDGs, which are a set of global objectives that seek a more sustainable future for everyone.

 
 
These are the objectives that can be observed below, and we've marked with an X those we work on in the course, identifying which section of the course and through what methodology:    
      COMPETENCIES               LEARNING OUTCOMES      
ODS ODS (SDG) worked on in the course Section of the course
where it is worked on
13G 15B 16G 18E 20B 28E 22G 4B Explain the basic elements and steps of the management process. Utilize the management process to lead multidisciplinary nursing work. Reflect on the various healthcare policy options, relating them to the Spanish National Health System. Apply the necessary knowledge, procedures, and attitudes so that in the field of nursing, material and human resources are managed correctly in order to provide effective and efficient care. Metodología para su desarrollo
1. No Poverty. X Sociology of Organizations x x   X X X   x x x   x Through the preparation for and attendance at the AIDIR Conference, and by means of gamification and reflection, an Experiential Learning and Service project is proposed.
3. Good Health and Well-being. X Sociology of Organizations x X   x x X   x x x   x Through the preparation for and attendance at the AIDIR Conference, and by means of gamification and reflection, an Experiential Learning and Service project is proposed.
5. Gender Equality. X Legislación.   x   x   x   X   x   x Development of clinical nursing leadership across all its dimensions.
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth. X Health Systems and Policies x x   x   x       x x x Development of clinical nursing leadership across all its dimensions.
10. Reduced Inequalities. X Sociology of Organizations x x   x x x   x   x   x Through the preparation for and attendance at the AIDIR Conference, and by means of gamification and reflection, an Experiential Learning and Service project is proposed.
12. Responsible Consumption and Production. X Management Concepts and Theories   x   x   x     x x   x Development of clinical nursing leadership, especially through the competencies of Strategic Thinking, but also encompassing all its other dimensions.
16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. X Legislation   x x x   x       x   x Development of clinical nursing leadership across all its dimensions.
17. Partnerships for the Goals. X Sociology of Organizations   x   x   x       x   x Development of clinical nursing leadership, specifically through the competencies of Teamwork.

Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme

  • 13. G - Know the principles of health-care funding and use resources appropriately.
  • 15. B - Work with the team of professionals as a basic unit in which uni or multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary professionals and other staff of health care are organized.
  • 16. G - Know the health information systems.
  • 18. E - Ability to lead nursing care in any area of professional practice.
  • 20. B - Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • 22. G - Use and management of information and research
  • 25. E - Knowledge of the field of study
  • 28. E - Leadership in nursing care and in nursing teams to improve quality care for people, participation in health policy and professional development.
  • 4. B - Understand the interactive behavior of the person according to their gender, group or community, within their social and multicultural context.

Learning outcomes of the subject

At the end of the Care Management course, students will be able to:

  • Explain the basic elements and steps of the management process.
  • Use the management process to lead a multidisciplinary work nurse.
  • Reflect on health policy options relating to the Spanish national health system.
  • Provide the necessary knowledge, procedures and attitudes for nursing, properly manage the material and human resources in order to provide an effective and efficient cure for the person.

Syllabus

Unit 1. THE CONCEPTUAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

1.1 Concepts and theories of management. Specific objective: To know the main theories, concepts, techniques and management methods, with particular reference to the activities of planning, organization, management and evaluation.

1.2 Sociology of organisations. Specific objective: To identify and analyse the characteristics of the social and human environment health organizations.

1.3 Systems and health policies. Specific objective: To know the general framework for the provision of health services.

1.4. Legislation Specific objective: To understand the legal context in which management activities are developed.

 

Unit 2. MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH RESOURCES

2.1 Human Resource Management. Specific objective: To describe and assess the importance of workloads and staffing levels.

2.2 Work systems. Specific objective: To assess the progress and disadvantages of the different work systems.

2.3 Communication and interpersonal relationships. Specific objective: To know and value the relationships that favour a positive work environment and the various ways of dealing with conflict within the profession.

2.4 Management of material resources. Specific objective: To identify the qualitative and quantitative needs of material resources. Ensure their proper use and maintenance.

Unit 3. NEW APPLICATIONS MANAGEMENT

3.1 Computer application management. Specific objective: To learn about the possibilities of information technology in health management.

 

Teaching and learning activities

In person



In person

The ECTS credits and hours of learning through the various teaching methodologies used on the Care Management course are set out below. They comprise theoretical sessions (lectures), practical sessions, and guided and independent virtual learning.

In this course, each ECTS credit is equivalent to 10 hours in which the lecturer has a classroom role. This may be in the form of lectures where the lecturer presents the main ideas and encourages participation and discussion. The lectures will deal with the main topics and concepts of the units detailed in the course syllabus. Methodology cases and exercises will be used in the practical sessions, taking a community and clinical perspective through cooperative and individual projects, fostering teamwork and guiding and advising the student throughout the learning process.

The rest of the hours (15 to 25 hours for 1 ECTS), are split as follows:

  • 7 hours autonomous work including 3 hours of tutorial with the lecturer using ICT (based on Moodle questionnaires with short questions regarding topics discussed in class previously) and 4 hours for the students to complete on their own.
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Through independent work, the student will learn to solve problems on their own with the reinforcement of the material provided and information received in the lectures. They will search for information, carry out individual study and produce work which will help them achieve the desired knowledge.

Directed work with the teacher in the classroom: 40 hours. Work supervised by the teacher and carried out independently online: 12 hours (3 hours per ECTS credit)

  • Master classes: 31 hours
  • Case study method: 2 hours
  • Discussion and Critical Reading: 7 hours
  • Work supervised by the teacher and carried out independently online: 12 hours (3 hours per ECTS credit)
  • Individual work: (12 hours per ECTS credit): 48 hours. Work to understanding the notes, exercises and case studies from class and on non-compulsory bibliography, synthesis and study of notes taken.

During these classes, students will receive 54% of lectures and 46% active classes. The active classes will be half face-to-face and half in the virtual classroom using ICT. The face-to-face class is split as follows: 4% case method and class discussion after critical reading, 19% (for synthesis and peer learning). The online work will be done through questionnaires.

Evaluation systems and criteria

In person



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Course Assessment and Regulations Continuous Assessment

The assessment of this subject is carried out through continuous evaluation. In the continuous assessment, the weights are distributed as follows:

  • 10%: Moodle self-study questionnaires.

  • 30%: Class participation assignments (50% from class follow-up questions and 50% from the AIDIR Conference).

  • 20%: The first midterm written exam.

  • 40%: The final written exam, which will cover the entire syllabus of the subject.

In any case, attendance at the AIDIR Conference is mandatory to pass the subject. The grading for the Conference will be as follows:

  • Non-attendance: Score of 0, which results in failing the subject.

  • Degree of participation: This will be assessed by the professor based on the potential questions for the Conference sent to them via email. Participation grades can be:

    • Insufficient participation: 4 points.

    • Standard participation: 6 points.

    • Outstanding participation: 8 points.

  • Secretaries: A score of 10 is reserved for the 10 student secretaries required for the conference. These 10 students will also receive an additional 0.5 points added to their final overall grade.

Alternative Assignment: If a student cannot attend the conference due to justified reasons or because the maximum room capacity has been exceeded, their grade will be replaced by an assignment on "Nursing in Service-Learning Units".

Second Exam Session (Segunda Convocatoria)

The assessment percentages from the first session and the continuous assessment grades will be maintained, with the following exceptions:

  1. Students will be allowed to improve their self-study questionnaire grades (up to a maximum of 5).

  2. The grade from the first midterm written exam taken during the first session will be kept, but for this second session, its weight will be 15%.

  3. The written exam for the second session will account for 45% of the total grade.

Note: Honors Distinctions (MH - Matrícula de Honor) will not be awarded in the second exam session.

3rd/4th and 5th/6th Exam Sessions

The same conditions as the 1st and 2nd sessions will apply, except that attendance at the AIDIR Conference will not be required.

Course Regulations Attendance and Participation

Although class attendance is not mandatory, it is important to note that days dedicated to in-class work—especially summaries of the topics covered—will be of great help. Therefore, non-attendance will make it difficult for the student to pass the subject. Furthermore, these topic summaries are part of the assessment; consequently, failure to attend will result in a failing grade for this section.

Exams and Assessable Activities

The dates for the tests to be conducted will be set each year (see the annual schedule).

Procedure for Plagiarism or Academic Fraud

Any assignment or activity (including exams) in which plagiarism, falsification, or academic fraud is detected will result in the immediate suspension of the activity. It will also lead to an academic sanction ranging from the forfeiture of enrollment rights in this subject to the initiation of a formal disciplinary procedure.

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