Introduction
This unit will critically examine the processes and activities to identify, monitor and improve key elements of aged care organisational functioning, within complex health networks. A review and critique of governance arrangements, including accountability and transparency requirements for staff, managers and boards will be undertaken. Requirements for performance metrics, organisational and clinical outcomes and reporting arrangements will be debated. Students will have opportunities to hear from experts across Australia and participate in industry case studies and analysis.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Aged Care Leadership and Management: Effective Internal and External Integration |
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| Unit code | BAA542 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Australian Institute of Health Service Management |
| Discipline | Australian Institute of Health Service Management |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
| ILO1 | Demonstrate understanding of current concepts in leadership and management theory as it relates to health and aged care |
| ILO2 | Communicate and reflect on own leadership and management skills in an aged care context |
| ILO3 | Apply leadership theories to managing people in health and aged care settings |
Fees
Requisites
N/A
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Please see the unit outline for details. |
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| Assessment | Presentation (20%), Weekly Reflections (30%), 1,500 word written assignment (50%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please see the unit outline for details. |
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