Changing operational environment of healthcare and social servicesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to describe and critically examine the societal, social and economic mechanisms of the operational environment and their connections to changes in health and wellbeing policy and strategies at national and international levels.
You are able to apply current health and wellbeing policy knowledge in the development and management of healthcare and social services.
You are able to justify and analyze the ethical impacts of health and wellbeing policy decisions taking into account the perspectives of individuals, communities and society as well as the value conflicts included in them.
You are able to follow and anticipate global megatrends and factors affecting the future of your professional field both nationally and internationally.

Content

What is the key health and wellbeing information guiding policy and service provision?
What are the objectives and challenges of promoting health and wellbeing and their connection to strategies and changes in health and wellbeing policy?
What is involved in political administrative planning, steering and decision-making, and how do they affect the strategies and changes in health and wellbeing policy?
What is the legislative and ethical foundation in social and health care and how do they guide the planning and development of healthcare and social services?
What is international social policy and healthcare in the EU and what are its effects on the service system and service provision?
What are the key global megatrends that will influence the future of your professional field?

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can

a. find, study, produce and evaluate critically multidisciplinary data in their field of expertise.
e. solve demanding problems in research, development and innovation.
g. evaluate and manage independently operations involving individuals and teams.