Chicago State University
College of Health Sciences
Course Syllabus
Course Title:
Principles of Health Policy Management
Course Number:
PUBH 5114
Semester and Year:
Fall 2012
Semester hours:
3 credits
Day/Time:
Tuesdays 5 – 7:50pm
Location:
Douglas Hall Rm 120A
Course Instructor:
Yashika Watkins, PhD, MPH
BHS Rm 204, 773-995- 3910, ywatkins@csu.edu
Office hours: MW 11am-1pm, T 11am-3pm
Course Prerequisites:
Admission to the MPH program and consent of department chair.
Required Text
Kovner, Anthony R. and Jonas, James R. (2011). Health Care Delivery in the United States, (10th
Edition). New York, NY: Springer Publishers.
Course Description:
The course examines marketing as a management tool by application of marketing
concepts to health care, the marketing process, marketing resources, and strategies for
accomplishing marketing objectives; health care personnel policies and programs, human
resources, recruitment, development, performance appraisal, salary and wage administration, and
management/labor relation in the health industry.
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
Following completion of the Master of Public Health program, the graduates will be able to:
1. Utilize acceptable evidence-based intervention strategies for preventive health
practices. (Bloom’s taxonomy level: analysis)
2. Evaluate the health effects of exposure to hazardous and toxic substances. (Bloom’s
taxonomy level: evaluation)
3. Determine community health indicators and evaluate factors that may cause disease,
dysfunction, human suffering and premature death. (Bloom’s taxonomy level: application)
4. Assess the relative effectiveness of different public health interventions.
(Bloom’s taxonomy level: evaluation)
5. Design and evaluate health promotion and disease prevention programs.
(Bloom’s taxonomy level: synthesis, evaluation)
6. Apply instructional and research skills in the prevention of disease and the
promotion of health and wellness. (Bloom’s taxonomy level: application)
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, the students will be able to:
1. Identify the main components and issues of the organization, financing and delivery of
health services in the U.S. (Bloom’s taxonomy: knowledge)
2. Describe the legal and ethical bases for public health and health services. (Bloom’s
taxonomy: knowledge)
3. Explain methods of insuring community health safety and preparedness. (Bloom’s
taxonomy: synthesis)
4. Explain the policy process for improving the health status of populations. (Bloom’s
taxonomy: synthesis)
5. Apply the principles of program, development, budgeting, management and evaluation in
organizational and community initiatives. (Bloom’s taxonomy: application)
6. Apply principles of strategic planning and marketing to public health. (Bloom’s
taxonomy: application)
7. Apply systems thinking, quality and performance improvement concepts to address
organizational performance issues. (Bloom’s taxonomy: synthesis)
Course Objectives and Program Student Learning Outcome Link:
PUBH 5114 satisfies the program student learning outcomes competencies # 1, 3,4, 5, and 6.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Abilities Office of Disabled Student Services is here to help you make your experience
while at Chicago State University accessible and successful. The Abilities Office provides
services and accommodations for qualified students with verified disabilities in accordance
with provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA)
Students with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this
course should notify the instructor. Such students must be registered with the Abilities
Office of Disabled Student Services, SUB 190, (773) 995-4401.
Emergency Evacuations Plan
Emergency Evacuations: All emergencies occurring on campus, life threatening and nonlife threatening, should be reported to the campus police by calling ext. 2111 from any
campus phone and either 911 or (773) 995-2111 from a cell phone. Evacuate a building
when the fire alarm sounds, you smell gas or smoke, see fire or is instructed to do so by
staff or emergency personnel. You may also receive instructions over the university’s
public address system and RAVE, the emergency notification system.
Emergency Notification Program: If possible, assist individuals with disabilities who
require assistance to egress from an upper floor or sub-ground level floor of a building.
Once an evacuation has been mandated, all evacuees should meet at a designated location
where attendance must be taken. If anyone is missing, emergency personnel must be
informed immediately. Visit www.getrave.com/login/csu for additional information.
Course Requirements
1. All assignments are to be typed, 12 point font and double spaced with 1” margins. Each
page should be numbered. APA format from the 6th edition of the Publication Manual of
the American Psychological Association should be used in all assignments for citation
and referencing.
2. All assignments should be completed and turned in as scheduled unless there is an
emergency, or a situation outlined in Criteria for Grading.
3. Topics for the written assignment(s) are suggested or approved by the instructor. Written
assignments should address the following:
 Identify circumstances affecting the public health of the individual or group with
an overview of the site where services are provided (10 points);
 Assessment of the theoretical premise for the evaluation approach and
interpretation of data (25 points);
 An intervention plan should have appropriate goals and are evidence-based (25
points);
 Intervention implementation activities and the frames of reference guiding
implementation (10 points);
 Propose a method of re-evaluation of the select population(s) and measuring the
impact of the intervention (10 points);
 Identification of community resources needed for follow-up and develop a
realistic plan for termination of services (10 points);
 References using the APA format (10 points).
4. All examinations are to be taken as initially scheduled. If a student misses an exam or
quiz, the student may take a make-up exam at the discretion of the instructor(s). A makeup exam is NOT an automatic guaranteed option.
5. Regular attendance and participation is expected; see detail below in “Criteria for
Grading”.
Grading Policy:
A=90 –100%; B=830– 89%; C =75 – 79%; D = 70 – 74%; F < 69% or Academic
Dishonesty.
Criteria for Grading
Only students who had 100% attendance and who actively participated in class activities and
discussions are eligible to receive 5 percentage points towards their grade. With appropriate
documentation, the following situations will be considered legitimate reasons for absence(s).
 Participation in official university activity, ie., athletic competition, musical or theatrical
performance
 Medical emergency or illness
 Observation of religious holidays in accordance with IL Pub. Act 84-212
 Compliance with military duty in accordance with IL Pub Act 094-0857
 Fulfillment of court appearance and legal obligations, including jury duty
Attendance / Participation …
Written Assignment ………...
Quiz(s) ………………….……
Exam 1 ……………………….
Exam 2 ……………….……….
Final …………………………..
5%
10% (See items 2 - 4 in Course Assignments)
10%
20%
20%
35%
Life-long Learning/Dynamic Profession
Public health is a dynamic profession with ever changing knowledge base affected by new
information in the scientific arena. Available information in the field will be integrated in this
course in both theory and practice. As such, students may be assigned additional readings and
assignments as deemed necessary during the semester.
Instructor selected periodicals
Readings that addresses the socioeconomic and political issues surrounding the historic Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Student must file an Add/Drop form, in the Office of the Registrar, before the withdrawal
transaction is official. Simply ceasing to attend or notifying the instructor is not sufficient and
will result in the final grade of “F”. Students will not be permitted to drop classes after the
published deadline date for dropping classes without penalty of “F”. Student may drop courses
until the Friday of the ninth week of instructions during an eighteen (18) week semester or until
the Friday of the second week of the instruction during a five (5) week term. The dates of the last
day to drop a course or courses are published in the University calendar section of the class
Schedule Bulletin for each semester or term.
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
STUDENTS BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
Students enrolled in the College of Health Sciences courses are expected to:
1.
Complete assigned readings prior to class.
2.
Meet assignment, task and schedule deadlines.
3.
Attend all classes and off campus visits and trips.
4.
Be punctual to all classes and off campus visits and trips.
5.
Contribute positively to classroom discussions and activities.
6.
Maintain positive non-verbal demeanor in class.
7.
Interact with peers and instructors in a respectful and professional manner.
8.
Exhibit appropriate habits of self care, hygiene, and grooming.
9.
Dress appropriately and decently to class. Tank tops, cut off shorts, “see through”
dresses are not permitted.
10. Dress professionally (semi-formal or formal dress) for presentations and all
arranged off campus visits and trips.
11. All cell phones must be silenced or set to vibrate during class time. If you make or
accept a call during class time, you must leave the classroom for the duration of the
call. During testing, all electronic devices, such as cell phones, PDAs, palm pilots,
etc. must be put away in your bag and not used. If an electronic device is found with
you during testing, you will not be allowed to complete the test. Similarly, if you
leave the classroom during testing without the permission and supervision by the
instructor, you will not be allowed to complete the test. Any violation of this policy
on the use of electronic devices will affect your grade and standing in the program
according to course, Department, College, and University regulations and
guidelines.
12. Abide with the University, College and Department policies, procedures and code
of conduct. Refer to the University catalog and Department Student Hand Book
Manual for details.
Acknowledgement of Syllabus Receipt and Agreement
Course Title:
Course Number:
Principles of Health Policy Management
PUBH 5114
I __________________________________________, have read and understood the Syllabus for
PUBH 5114. The syllabus is my contract for this course and failure to adhere to the
contract as stated will result in the consequences as state in the syllabus.
Student Signature__________________________________ Date_________________
Instructor Signature________________________________ Date _________________
Course Schedule
Week, Date
Topic
Reading
1, Aug 23
Orientation; Health Policy
2, Aug. 30
Current US Health Care System
Health Policy & Health Reform
Chp 1,2
3, Sept. 6
Take-Home QUIZ
Health Care Financing
Comparative Health Systems
Chp 3, 4
4, Sept. 13
Population Health
Public Health Policy, Practice, & Perceptions
Chp 5,6
5, Sept. 20
Health and Behavior
Access to Care
Chp 7,8
6, Sept. 27
Announce Written Assignment
Review for Exam
7, Oct. 4
EXAM 1
8, Oct.11
Organization of Medical Care
Integrative Models and Performance
Chp 9,10
9, Oct. 18
High Quality Health Care
Health Care Costs & Value
Chp 11,12
10, Oct. 25
Comparative Effectiveness
Governance, Mgt, & Accountability
Chp 13,14
11, Nov. 1
Health Workforce
ASSIGNMENT DUE
Chp 15
12, Nov. 8
EXAM 2
13, Nov. 15
Health Information Technology
Health Reform for the Future
14, Nov. 29
Current review of the Patient
Protection & Affordable Care Act
15, Dec. 6
Review for Final Exam
16, Dec. 13
FINAL EXAM
Chp 16,17
Select Readings