Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEALTH POLICIES and PLANNING | HM4267090 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Pazartesi 12:45-13:30 Pazartesi 13:30-14:15 Pazartesi 14:30-15:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Aliye Aslı SONSUZ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Mohamed Ali BEKİR |
| Assistant(s) | Research Assistant Yaşar GÖKALP |
| Aim | Examine the concept of health policy, the process and the roles and powers of the parties involved in this process in an analytical framework. To provide the necessary knowledge and skills to analyze and plan health policies on a global scale. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Policy and planning concepts,Health Policy and Planning,Plans Regarding Concepts Types and Qualifications,Policy Identification and Planning Theories,Policy determination Power Theory,Policy agenda determinants ,Basic Concepts in Health Policy and Planning: Essential Features of Health through the Viewpoint of Health Economics,Basic Concepts in Health Policy and Planning: Need and Demand,Basic Concepts in Health Policy and Planning: Prioritization in Health Services,Global Health Policies,Health Sector Reform Control Button: Financing and Payment,Health Sector Reform Control Button: Organization, Regulating, Behavior,Decentralization and types,Health Policies in Turkey. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1.Explains the basic concepts of health policies and planning. | 16, 9 | A, E |
| 3.3.Evaluates decentralization in health. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 1.1. inspect laws and rules about health services | 9 | A, E |
| 1.2. debate the procedures directing health services | 16, 9 | A, E |
| 1.3. restate changing health system and makes plans | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 2. Interprets health policies in Turkey according to periods. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 2.1. explain the formation of health policies | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 2.2 Explains the Health Policy triangle and its components. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2.3. restate multidisciplinary approaches in the formation of health policies. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 3. Evaluates the health transformation program. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 3.1. explain the formation of transformation process in health | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 3.2. debate the benefits of transformation process in health | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Policy and planning concepts | Examination of related sources |
| 2 | Health Policy and Planning | Examination of related sources |
| 3 | Plans Regarding Concepts Types and Qualifications | Examination of related sources |
| 4 | Policy Identification and Planning Theories | Examination of related sources |
| 5 | Policy determination Power Theory | Examination of related sources |
| 6 | Policy agenda determinants | Examination of related sources |
| 7 | Basic Concepts in Health Policy and Planning: Essential Features of Health through the Viewpoint of Health Economics | Examination of related sources |
| 8 | Basic Concepts in Health Policy and Planning: Need and Demand | Examination of related sources |
| 9 | Basic Concepts in Health Policy and Planning: Prioritization in Health Services | Examination of related sources |
| 10 | Global Health Policies | Examination of related sources |
| 11 | Health Sector Reform Control Button: Financing and Payment | Examination of related sources |
| 12 | Health Sector Reform Control Button: Organization, Regulating, Behavior | Examination of related sources |
| 13 | Decentralization and types | Examination of related sources |
| 14 | Health Policies in Turkey | Examination of related sources |
| Resources |
| Lecture notes |
| Buse, K., Mays, N., & Walt, G. (2012). Making health policy. McGraw-hill education (UK) -WHO, Policies, https://www.who.int/about/policies -Health Care Quality Outcomes Management, Health &Administration Development Group, Gulledege J.,Apsen Publishers,1999,USA -Sağlık Hizmetleri El Kitabı, Hayran O., Sur H, Çevik Matbaası, 1998, İstanbul -Türkiye Nüfus Sağlık Araştırması, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Nüfus Etütleri, Ankara, 2003-2008. -Reinke, W. A. (Ed.). (1988). Health planning for effective management. Oxford University Press on Demand. Raadschelders J.C.N., Gadot E. V., Kisner M., (2015), Global Dimensions of Public Administration and Governance,p:99. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Learns the national health conditions and the development, implementation and performance evaluation of appropriate health policies, as well as the theoretical and practical knowledge of organization and management of the health sector. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Knows and uses theoretical and practical knowledge on business world and management with a critical approach to plan, organize and lead health and health service providers at national and international level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Identifies the relevant job roles in subdivisions of health system organizations and learns about their duties and responsibilities. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Knows the social, environmental and behavioral factors related to the development of public and individual health. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Applies the knowledge and skills on management of health institutions to manage the functions such as management, production, human resources, finance, accounting, marketing, patient and public relations, quality and patient safety, occupational health and safety, information technologies. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Analyzes the information on health management scientifically and interprets their results, creates innovative, ethical, socially responsible and sustainable solutions, by using quantitative, qualitative techniques and digital technology innovatively for problem solving and exploiting opportunities in health management. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Decide independently and demonstrates leadership qualities in identifying health management problems, develops proposals for solutions, applies them effectively and efficiently and assesses outcomes. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Takes responsibility as an individual and/or team member to solve the problems encountered in managing health institutions. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Evaluates the personality, culture and behavioral characteristics of the health institutions’ employees and directs them towards the aims of the institution. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Decides on and applies different ways of accessing information. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Continuously develops their professional knowledge and skills; be open to change, innovation, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Shares the views and suggestions on health management issues in writing and orally with stakeholders and communicates effectively with colleagues using an English level of at least European Language Portfolio B1 General. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Solves problems using effective communication methods, has the ability to use the language in written and oral communication in a correct and proper manner using the terminology of health institutions. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses information and communication technologies and computer software at least at the European Computer Use License level. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Yönetim felsefesini ve yönetimin fonksiyonlarını her bir birime uygun olacak biçimde yönetim uygulamalarına yansıtır. | X | |||||
| 16 | PQ-16. Birey olarak dış görünüm olumlu tutum ve davranışlarıyla kuruma örnek olur; sürekli gelişme ve değişime açıktır. | X | |||||
| 17 | PQ-17. Sağlık yönetimi ile ilgili hukuki düzenlemeler ile toplumsal, bilimsel, mesleki etik ilkelere uygun, ülke ya da dünya genelinde genel sağlık sorunlarına duyarlı davranır, çözüm önerilerini yorumlar ve değerlendirir. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 14 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Term Project | 3 | 16 | 48 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 14 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 32 | 32 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 180 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(180/30) | 6 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEALTH POLICIES and PLANNING | HM4267090 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Pazartesi 12:45-13:30 Pazartesi 13:30-14:15 Pazartesi 14:30-15:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Aliye Aslı SONSUZ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Mohamed Ali BEKİR |
| Assistant(s) | Research Assistant Yaşar GÖKALP |
| Aim | Examine the concept of health policy, the process and the roles and powers of the parties involved in this process in an analytical framework. To provide the necessary knowledge and skills to analyze and plan health policies on a global scale. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Policy and planning concepts,Health Policy and Planning,Plans Regarding Concepts Types and Qualifications,Policy Identification and Planning Theories,Policy determination Power Theory,Policy agenda determinants ,Basic Concepts in Health Policy and Planning: Essential Features of Health through the Viewpoint of Health Economics,Basic Concepts in Health Policy and Planning: Need and Demand,Basic Concepts in Health Policy and Planning: Prioritization in Health Services,Global Health Policies,Health Sector Reform Control Button: Financing and Payment,Health Sector Reform Control Button: Organization, Regulating, Behavior,Decentralization and types,Health Policies in Turkey. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1.Explains the basic concepts of health policies and planning. | 16, 9 | A, E |
| 3.3.Evaluates decentralization in health. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 1.1. inspect laws and rules about health services | 9 | A, E |
| 1.2. debate the procedures directing health services | 16, 9 | A, E |
| 1.3. restate changing health system and makes plans | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 2. Interprets health policies in Turkey according to periods. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 2.1. explain the formation of health policies | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 2.2 Explains the Health Policy triangle and its components. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2.3. restate multidisciplinary approaches in the formation of health policies. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 3. Evaluates the health transformation program. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 3.1. explain the formation of transformation process in health | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 3.2. debate the benefits of transformation process in health | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Policy and planning concepts | Examination of related sources |
| 2 | Health Policy and Planning | Examination of related sources |
| 3 | Plans Regarding Concepts Types and Qualifications | Examination of related sources |
| 4 | Policy Identification and Planning Theories | Examination of related sources |
| 5 | Policy determination Power Theory | Examination of related sources |
| 6 | Policy agenda determinants | Examination of related sources |
| 7 | Basic Concepts in Health Policy and Planning: Essential Features of Health through the Viewpoint of Health Economics | Examination of related sources |
| 8 | Basic Concepts in Health Policy and Planning: Need and Demand | Examination of related sources |
| 9 | Basic Concepts in Health Policy and Planning: Prioritization in Health Services | Examination of related sources |
| 10 | Global Health Policies | Examination of related sources |
| 11 | Health Sector Reform Control Button: Financing and Payment | Examination of related sources |
| 12 | Health Sector Reform Control Button: Organization, Regulating, Behavior | Examination of related sources |
| 13 | Decentralization and types | Examination of related sources |
| 14 | Health Policies in Turkey | Examination of related sources |
| Resources |
| Lecture notes |
| Buse, K., Mays, N., & Walt, G. (2012). Making health policy. McGraw-hill education (UK) -WHO, Policies, https://www.who.int/about/policies -Health Care Quality Outcomes Management, Health &Administration Development Group, Gulledege J.,Apsen Publishers,1999,USA -Sağlık Hizmetleri El Kitabı, Hayran O., Sur H, Çevik Matbaası, 1998, İstanbul -Türkiye Nüfus Sağlık Araştırması, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Nüfus Etütleri, Ankara, 2003-2008. -Reinke, W. A. (Ed.). (1988). Health planning for effective management. Oxford University Press on Demand. Raadschelders J.C.N., Gadot E. V., Kisner M., (2015), Global Dimensions of Public Administration and Governance,p:99. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Learns the national health conditions and the development, implementation and performance evaluation of appropriate health policies, as well as the theoretical and practical knowledge of organization and management of the health sector. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Knows and uses theoretical and practical knowledge on business world and management with a critical approach to plan, organize and lead health and health service providers at national and international level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Identifies the relevant job roles in subdivisions of health system organizations and learns about their duties and responsibilities. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Knows the social, environmental and behavioral factors related to the development of public and individual health. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Applies the knowledge and skills on management of health institutions to manage the functions such as management, production, human resources, finance, accounting, marketing, patient and public relations, quality and patient safety, occupational health and safety, information technologies. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Analyzes the information on health management scientifically and interprets their results, creates innovative, ethical, socially responsible and sustainable solutions, by using quantitative, qualitative techniques and digital technology innovatively for problem solving and exploiting opportunities in health management. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Decide independently and demonstrates leadership qualities in identifying health management problems, develops proposals for solutions, applies them effectively and efficiently and assesses outcomes. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Takes responsibility as an individual and/or team member to solve the problems encountered in managing health institutions. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Evaluates the personality, culture and behavioral characteristics of the health institutions’ employees and directs them towards the aims of the institution. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Decides on and applies different ways of accessing information. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Continuously develops their professional knowledge and skills; be open to change, innovation, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Shares the views and suggestions on health management issues in writing and orally with stakeholders and communicates effectively with colleagues using an English level of at least European Language Portfolio B1 General. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Solves problems using effective communication methods, has the ability to use the language in written and oral communication in a correct and proper manner using the terminology of health institutions. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses information and communication technologies and computer software at least at the European Computer Use License level. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Yönetim felsefesini ve yönetimin fonksiyonlarını her bir birime uygun olacak biçimde yönetim uygulamalarına yansıtır. | X | |||||
| 16 | PQ-16. Birey olarak dış görünüm olumlu tutum ve davranışlarıyla kuruma örnek olur; sürekli gelişme ve değişime açıktır. | X | |||||
| 17 | PQ-17. Sağlık yönetimi ile ilgili hukuki düzenlemeler ile toplumsal, bilimsel, mesleki etik ilkelere uygun, ülke ya da dünya genelinde genel sağlık sorunlarına duyarlı davranır, çözüm önerilerini yorumlar ve değerlendirir. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |