Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Current Developments in Health Management SKY602 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 10.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Turkish
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Dilek ŞAHİN
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Dilek ŞAHİN (Güz)
Goals To be informed about current health management issues, to present future-oriented predictions, problems and solution proposals regarding these issues.
Course Content Current issues in health services delivery and current issues in management theories are covered in the course.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Analyzing and evaluating human resources management, human resources policies and the problems (violence) experienced by health workers in health services.
2 Analyzing and evaluating accreditation in health services and relevant national and international accreditation bodies and standards
3 Analyzing and evaluating current managerial theories in healthcare management
4 Analyzing and evaluating technology, big data and digitalization
5 Reorganizes healthcare institutions.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Human resources management in health services, human resources policies and problems experienced by health workers (violence) Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Other Activities, Research
2. Week Accreditation in health services and relevant national and international accreditation bodies and standards
3. Week Evidence-based approach to health management
4. Week Digitization in the management of health services
5. Week Big data in healthcare
6. Week Organizational design and reengineering in healthcare
7. Week Resource dependency in health institutions
8. Week Institutional innovation and entrepreneurship in healthcare organizations
9. Week chaos approach in health organizations
10. Week Health statistics and assessment
11. Week Health statistics and assessment
12. Week Access to academic resources and article review
13. Week Article review
14. Week Article review and general evaluation
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Ability to identify the health needs of the community and the demand for health services
2 Ability to develop service delivery models that can meet the health needs of the community and the demand for healthcare services
3 Ability to conduct economic and financial analysis of healthcare services
4 Ability to manage human resources and provide leadership
5 Ability to evaluate and improve the quality of healthcare services
6 Ability to assess and enhance health outcomes
7 Proficiency in using statistical analysis, reporting, interpretation, and decision-making
8 Ability to use information management systems in the effective, efficient planning, evaluation, and improvement of healthcare services
9 Ability to apply marketing principles and methods to meet the community's healthcare needs effectively, with quality, efficiency, and equity
10 Ability to follow healthcare regulations and legal frameworks and apply them in line with ethical principles
11 Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and ethically with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders within and outside the institution
12 Ability to monitor and implement developments in health policies
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 7 7 7 7 7
PY2 8 8 8 8 8
PY3 7 7 7 7 7
PY4 7 7 7 7 7
PY5 8 8 8 8 8
PY6 7 7 7 7 7
PY7 8 8 8 8 8
PY8 7 7 7 7 7
PY9 7 7 7 7 7
PY10 8 8 8 8 8
PY11 7 7 7 7 7
PY12 8 8 8 8 8
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Eriguc, Gulsun (2019). Organizational Structure and Current Administrative Approaches in Health Institutions, Siyasal Puplisher
  • Hussein, M., Pavlova, M., Ghalwash, M., & Groot, W. (2021). The impact of hospital accreditation on the quality of healthcare: a systematic literature review. BMC health services research, 21(1), 1-12.
  • DeGroot, D. W., O'Connor, F. G., & Roberts, W. O. (2022). Exertional heat stroke: an evidence based approach to clinical assessment and management. Experimental Physiology, 107(10), 1172-1183.
  • El Khatib, M., Hamidi, S., Al Ameeri, I., Al Zaabi, H., & Al Marqab, R. (2022). Digital Disruption and Big Data in Healthcare-Opportunities and Challenges. ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research, 563-574.
  • Mento, C., Silvestri, M. C., Bruno, A., Muscatello, M. R. A., Cedro, C., Pandolfo, G., & Zoccali, R. A. (2020). Workplace violence against healthcare professionals: A systematic review. Aggression and violent behavior, 51, 101381.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Homework 1 14 3 42
Homework 2 1 32 32
Final 1 35 35
Practice 2 52 104
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 255
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0