Write a report in which you identify a contemporary issue in healthcare management. For your chosen issue, outline the main aspects of interest to those working in healthcare management. Critically evaluate what might constitute best practice in addressing the issue you have described
Word limit: 3000 words, (Marks 100%)
Guidance to students
In answering this question you will need to identify a contemporary healthcare management issue. You need to describe the key features and their importance in terms of healthcare management.
You will also need to evaluate the issue in terms of;
• Best practice in healthcare management,
• Healthcare policy and practice,
• Organisational resources and structure
• Any other relevant issues that you identify
The report should critically reflect on management issues and theory, and explore proposals to address the healthcare problems or opportunities raised. You should conclude with recommendation for healthcare management practice
The report should have a structured format, and clear and concise context setting. The report should summarise, analyse and comment on the relevant literature relating to the contemporary health issues chosen. Policy, practice, resource, organisational and other relevant issues should be identified and analysed, with reference to appropriate theory and research evidence. The report should critically reflect on healthcare management issues and theory, and explore proposals to address the healthcare problems or opportunities raised; including appropriate recommendations.
Module Learning Outcomes Assessed (LO1, LO2, LO3 and LO4);
1: Knowledge and Understanding: Elucidate contemporary issues relating to the Healthcare Industry
2: Knowledge and Understanding
Examine and critique the literature related to Healthcare Management and explore the relationship between current issues
3: Intellectual, practical, affective and transferrable skills: Critically evaluate the options available in contemporary Healthcare Management
4: Intellectual, practical, affective and transferrable skills: Analyse and critique current themes and best practice in Healthcare Management
Grading of the essay will take account of the learning outcomes, the requirements of the task as set out above, and generic criteria including ARU criteria and those listed below for the range of mark bands.