| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Developments in Health and Hospital Management | SKY502 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 9.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | The course will be conducted through theoretical lectures supported by case studies. Each week, a specific topic will be covered in detail, followed by interactive discussions with students and examination of recent case examples from the healthcare sector. Another key component of the course is group work; students will develop creative solutions to current issues in hospital management through group projects. |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Nurullah KURUTKAN |
| Instructors |
Mehmet Nurullah KURUTKAN |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to introduce students to the latest developments in the healthcare sector and their implications for hospital management. Students gain skills in analyzing innovative practices, digital transformation processes, and changes in healthcare policies within the health management field. Additionally, they develop competencies in solving current issues encountered in hospital management and making strategic decisions. |
| Course Content | This course will cover the following topics: Digitalization in healthcare and digital health applications The use of artificial intelligence and data analytics in healthcare management Global and local changes in healthcare policies Improving hospital operations and efficiency-enhancing approaches Post-pandemic transformation and sustainability in healthcare services Innovations in patient safety, quality management, and accreditation processes Big data and healthcare services Theoretical background approaches to better understand current developments |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Understanding the importance of digitalization and big data applications in healthcare. - Gaining the ability to make effective decisions in healthcare management processes using artificial intelligence and data analytics. - Being able to analyze the effects of global and local changes in health policies. - Evaluating innovations in patient safety, quality management, and accreditation processes. - Understanding the governance and operational aspects of healthcare transformation post-pandemic. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to the Course and Digitalization in Healthcare | |
| 2. Week | Digital Health Applications | |
| 3. Week | Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Healthcare Management I | |
| 4. Week | Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Healthcare Management II | |
| 5. Week | Global and Local Changes in Health Policies I | |
| 6. Week | Global and Local Changes in Health Policies II | |
| 7. Week | Improving Hospital Operations | |
| 8. Week | Post-Pandemic Transformation in Healthcare Services | |
| 9. Week | Innovations in Patient Safety and Quality Management | |
| 10. Week | Innovations in Accreditation Processes | |
| 11. Week | Big Data and Healthcare Services I | |
| 12. Week | Big Data and Healthcare Services II | |
| 13. Week | Theoretical Background Approaches to Better Understand Current Developments | |
| 14. Week | General Evaluation and In-Class Discussion |
| Tabish, S. A. (2024). Health Care Management: Principles and Practice. Springer. |
| Weimann, E., & Weimann, P. (2017). High Performance in Hospital Management: A Guideline for Developing and Developed Countries. Springer. |
| Albach, H., Meffert, H., Pinkwart, A., Reichwald, R., & von Eiff, W. (Eds.). (2016). Boundaryless Hospital: Rethink and Redefine Health Care Management. Springer. |
| Joshi, M. S., Ransom, E. R., Nash, D. B., & Ransom, S. B. (2019). The Healthcare Quality Book: Vision, Strategy, and Tools. Health Administration Press. |
| McLaughlin, D. B., & Olson, J. R. (2017). Healthcare Operations Management. Health Administration Press. |
| Glauner, P., Plugmann, P., & Wallner, G. (2021). The Digital Transformation of Healthcare: Current Status and the Road Ahead. Springer. |
| Çiftçi Kıraç, F. (2022). Sağlık Kurumlarında Çağdaş Yönetim Yaklaşımları. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. |
| Çakmak Barsbay, M. (2018). Sağlık Kurumlarında Yönetim. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 60 |
| PY3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 60 |
| PY5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 60 |
| PY7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 60 |
| PY8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Final | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Practice | 1 | 27.5 | 27.5 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 229.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 9.0 | ||
