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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Organisational Aspects of Clinical Pharmacy Service Development and Implementation
Reference PHM104 Version 4
Created August 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved November 2014 SCQF Points 30
Amended August 2021 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To explore how the principles of management and organisational infra-structure can be applied to the development and implementation of clinical pharmacy services.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Integrate an understanding of the principles of efficient and effective management of resources to the provision of clinical pharmacy services.
2 Critically evaluate policies and procedures that relate to the efficient and effective working of an organisation, including all aspects of clinical governance.
3 Critically evaluate the structures, processes and outcomes required within organisations to ensure the safe, effective and efficient management of medicines in the provision of clinical pharmacy services.
4 Reflect on the communication and team working skills required for collaborative working in the context of organising and managing the provision of clinical pharmacy services.
5 Compose plans for the organisation and management of clinical pharmacy services.

Indicative Module Content
Principles of management in the health services: managing people, staff performance management / development, finance for managers, performance planning and decision making Clinical governance: standard operating procedures, healthcare environment & risk management and staff training /development. The structures and processes and outcomes that ensure effective working of an organisation and application of clinical governance to achieve the safe, effective and efficient use of medicines. Communication and teamworking skills necessary for collaborative working. Reorganisation and managerial reform in health services; resource management; purchasing, providing and commissioning healthcare; user involvement; delivery and management of public health.

Module Delivery
Case-based learning, student led seminars, tutorials, practical sessions, on-line resources.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 60 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 240 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: Submission of a portfolio of learning.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
This module is assessed using one component of assessment which comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass this module, Grade D or better is required.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A in Component 1
B B in Component 1
C C in Component 1
D D in Component 1
E E in Component 1
F F in Component 1
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 ELLIOTT, R., and PAYNE, K., 2004. Essentials of Economic Evaluation in Healthcare. London: Pharmaceutical Press.
2 HERIST, K.N., ROLLINS, B., and MATTHEW, P., 2008. Financial Analysis in Pharmacy Practice. London: Pharmaceutical Press.
3 HOWKINS, E., 2002. Managing and Leading Innovation in Healthcare. London: Baillière Tindall/Royal College of Nursing.
4 TOOTELIAN, D.H., WERTJHEIMER, A.I., and MIKHAILITCHENKO, A., 2012. Essentials of Pharmacy Management. 2nd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press.

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