HEAL 460: Public Health Administration SYLLABUS

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1 HEAL 460: Public Health Administration SYLLABUS Course No.: HEAL 460 Instructor: Andrea L. DeMaria, PhD, MS Section No.: 01 Office: Silcox 314 Credits: 3 demariaa@cofc.edu Semester: Spring 2013 Phone: Room: Silcox 117 Office Hours: T: 3pm to 5:30pm Days: Tues & Thurs R: 3pm to 5:30pm Time: 10:50am to 12:05pm And by appointment. Course Catalog Description This course is an overview of issues pertaining to local health administration. Emphasis is placed on public sector organizational structures and the challenges they face in changing local and national economies with broad political dimensions. This course will examine the organization and management within public health settings including system influences, leadership, communication, organization behavior, team development, organization design, evaluation, productivity, performance improvement. It will provide an introduction to policy issues in healthcare including state and federal roles in healthcare, the policy process and various healthcare policy and help you explore values and American political processes as they influence health policy. Prerequisites: HEAL 325: Health Promotion Course Materials Text: Novick LF, Morrow CB, Mays GP. Public Health Administration: Principles for Population-Based Management. Third Edition. Other readings and materials as assigned. OAKS: I will use OAKS to post lectures, announcements, additional required readings, articles, assignment instructions, rubrics, and grades. Please plan to check your account regularly. Course Learning Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: Have an understanding of the origin and influences on the development and current form of health departments in the United States Explain how health departments are responsive to their community's perceived needs Grasp the importance of skillful administration in maximizing the effectiveness of a health department Understand the role of community partnerships in healthcare delivery Build their dream public health facility, from the ground up, in order to understand the many dimensions of public health administration HEAL 460 p.1

2 Evaluation Assignment Date Points Exam 1 75 Exam 2 April Semester Project Thursdays 125 Journal Club Thursdays 50 Oral Chapter Summary Random 25 Total 350 Attendance/Participation: Attendance and participation are the first requirements for successful completion of this course and the means to receive optimal benefit for your time. Worthwhile participation in class can help your grade. Assignment and Exam Descriptions Exams (150 points): There will be two exams throughout the semester. The exams will cover lecture and textbook material, and may contain information from class discussions, guest speakers, and/or additional readings. Multiple choice, true/false, matching, short answer, and essay questions can be expected. The exams must be taken on their scheduled dates unless prior arrangements have been made. All exams will be openbook and open-note. Semester Project (125 points): Students will be developing, designing, and creating, a portfolio detailing the blue prints to build and manage their dream public health facility/agency. Instructions will be given as needed. Journal Club (50 points): Students will be required to participate in 10 graded journal clubs throughout the semester. Each journal club will be worth 5 total points. In order to obtain the maximum amount of points, students are required to do the following: submit one selected popular media or scientific article related (topics will be assigned weekly) to the designated Dropbox folder by the designated deadline, be in attendance for the day s class, bring a printed copy of the article with highlights/personal notes for discussion purposes, provide an oral summary of the selected article in a group setting, and engage in in-depth group and class conversations related to all articles presented. Oral Chapter Summary (25 points): Students will be required to summarize material discussed within the textbook for that day s lecture period. The oral summary should last between three and four minutes and must include key points covered in the book reading. No supplementary materials such as PowerPoint slides are required. Students may not use the textbook during your oral summary. One student will be selected, at random, to complete the chapter summary for each chapter. Once a student has completed his/her chapter summary, he/she will not be called upon again. Not being in attendance without an excused absence or the inability to provide a detailed summary, without constantly looking at your personal notes, will result in a zero. Volunteers will be called upon should a student not be able to complete the chapter summary task. HEAL 460 p.2

3 Grading Scale Grade Total Points A A B B B C C C D D D F 209 and below I adhere to the following descriptions of grade achievements: Grade A+, A, A-: Denotes excellent mastery of the subject and outstanding scholarship (far above class average). Grade B+, B, B-: Denotes good mastery of the subject and good scholarship (above class average). Grade C+, C, C-: Denotes acceptable mastery of the subject and usual achievement expected (at the class average). Grade D+, D, D-: Denotes borderline understanding of the subject, marginal performance, and does not represent satisfactory progress toward a degree (below the class average). Grade F: Denotes failure to understand the subject and unsatisfactory performance (far below the class average). Grading Criteria The following characteristics will be assessed when grading written work: Accuracy of content Evidence of strategic, in-depth thinking and analysis, especially related to Public Health principles Mechanics (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation) Organization of ideas and writing quality Conformance to standards covered in class and assignment instructions Creativity Professional appearance Format Standards for Written Work Follow these guidelines in order to avoid point deductions on written assignments. Submit work in black ink, and use double-space unless otherwise noted. Use 1 inch margins, and 12- point typeface (Times New Roman or Arial). Use page numbers if more than one page. Do not use a detailed header. Your first and last name on the first page of the document is sufficient. Edit and proofread all work. Do not solely rely on spell and grammar check. Always keep a copy of your work. References are required in work that includes citations, quotes, or other people s ideas. APA (American Psychological Association) referencing preferred: HEAL 460 p.3

4 For additional help with your written assignments, I recommend visiting the Writing Lab, which offers walk-in services. For more information: Tentative Course Calendar Day Date Topic Reading Thurs Jan 9 Tues Jan 14 Thurs Jan 16 Tues Jan 21 Thurs Jan 23 Tues Jan 28 Thurs Jan 30 Introductions & Syllabus Overview & Worksheet #1 Overview Overview of Public Health Administration & Historical Developments in Public Health Journal Club #1 Worksheet #1 Due Public Health and Social Determinants of Health & Public Health Administration and Practice Framework Journal Club #2 Worksheet #2 Due Organization of the Public Health System & Professionalism and Ethics in Public Health Practice and Management Journal Club #3 Worksheet #3 Due Chapters 1 & 2 Chapters 3 & 4 Chapters 5 & 6 Tues Feb 4 Public Health Law & Public Health Policy Chapters 7 & 8 Thurs Feb 6 Journal Club #4 Worksheet #4 Due Tues Feb 11 Public Health Finance & Public Health Workforce Chapters 9 & 10 Thurs Feb 13 Tues Feb 18 Thurs Feb 20 Journal Club #5 Worksheet #5 Due Human Resource Management for Public Health & Leadership for Public Health Public Health Information Systems for Public Health & Geographic Information Systems for Public Health Worksheet #6 Due Chapters 11 & 12 Chapters 13 & 14 Tues Feb 25 Exam 1 (Chapters 1 through 14) Thurs Feb 27 Exam 1 (Chapters 1 through 14) Tues Mar 4 No Class: Spring Break Thurs Mar 6 No Class: Spring Break HEAL 460 p.4

5 Tues Mar 11 Thurs Mar 13 Tues Mar 18 No Class: Lecture posted to Oaks please be sure to watch Public Health Surveillance & Strategic Planning in Public Health Journal Club #6 Worksheet #7 Due Performance Management in Public Health & Engaging in Communities and Building Constituencies for Public Health Chapters 15 & 16 Chapters 17 & 18 Wed Mar 19 MIDSEMESTER PROJECT MEETINGS Thurs Mar 20 Tues Mar 25 Thurs Mar 27 Tues Apr 1 Thurs Apr 3 Tues Apr 8 Thurs Apr 10 Tues Apr 15 Journal Club #7 Worksheet #8 Due Evaluation of Public Health Programs & Advancing Public Health Systems Research Journal Club #8 Worksheet #9 Due Social Marketing and Consumer-Based Approaches in Public Health & Prevention, Health Education, and Health Promotion Journal Club #9 Worksheet #10 Due Evidence-Based Public Health Management and Practice & Social Entrepreneurship and Public Health Journal Club #10 Worksheet #11 Due Disaster Preparedness and Public Health Response & Public Health and Health Care Quality Chapters 19 & 20 Chapters 21 & 22 Chapters 23 & 24 Chapters 25 & 26 Thurs Apr 17 Worksheets #12 & #13 Due Tues Apr 22 Sat April 26 Project Presentations Semester Project Due (Worksheet #14 Due) Final Exam (Chapters 15 through 26) 8am 11am Classroom Policies Classroom Respect: In order to facilitate a classroom that is conducive for learning, students must give each other optimum respect in terms of showing consideration for others opinions and feedback, appreciating each others questions, and affording each other a quiet venue to learn during instruction as well as student and guest presentations. During class time, please do not: talk out of turn, text message, sleep, use your computer/tablet/phone for personal activities (e.g., IM, ing, using the Internet for non-class-related information, etc.), listen to your ipod, or intentionally disrupt class. Classroom respect also includes coming to class on time and not leaving class early. Because this class begins with a peer presentation almost every day, tardiness will not be tolerated. Class will begin on time and the door will be closed during all presentations. Do not, under any circumstances, disrupt peer presentations. Your participation grade for the course will be lowered if these policies are not followed. Furthermore, I do not need to notify you of your performance in this HEAL 460 p.5

6 area. Assignments: Assignments are due at their specified Dropbox times. No late assignments will be accepted. You are responsible for keeping a copy of all your work. An accident to your original is not my responsibility. Absences: Attendance is expected and essential to succeed in this course. While attendance is not taken every class, there are many days in which attendance is measured through participation activities, which may not be made up unless a documented excuse is provided. Since you are all adults, I understand that you may need to miss class for a variety of reasons (e.g., illness, personal day, weddings, birthdays, family obligations, vacation, etc.). When you miss a class, you are responsible for obtaining notes, assignments, announcements, schedule changes, etc. from a classmate. Do not me to ask what you missed. Questions about Grades: If you would like to ask about a grade, please meet with me outside of class time, as I do not discuss grades via or during class. Please do not approach me with grade questions during class, or before/after class as I prepare and pack up. If you have a question about a grade, you have 48 hours after the assignment is returned to you to contact me, or the grade stands. Your question must be stated in writing citing your position and why you feel the mark is incorrect. I reserve the right to lower grades if previously undetected mistakes are discovered at any point in the semester. Do not ask for extra points or to have assignments re-graded. It is unfair to your peers and unprofessional to ask for credit you have not earned. Technology and Social Media: It is expected students will turn off and/or silence all electronic devices during class time. Personal use of these items is not permitted until class has ended. You are welcomed to use ipads/tablets and/or laptops to take notes or conduct research for the class. I may also ask that you use such devices during class to locate information. I reserve the right to restrict use of these items if I feel students are not using this equipment for class purposes. You are not required to extend (nor will I accept) social networking site requests (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) from current students during the semester (though they may do so after graduation). I will, however, accept any LinkedIn requests at any time. I am more than willing to communicate via . And, actually, I prefer to. Here are a few things I expect when receiving an from you: 1) A brief explanation in the subject line (e.g., Question about HEAL 460 Worksheet #1); 2) A salutation (e.g., Dear Professor DeMaria,); 3) A signoff/signature (e.g., Sincerely, Andrea DeMaria). See the following link for additional etiquette tips for ing a professor: Statement Regarding Disabilities: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal antidiscrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protections for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. The College abides by section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA, which stipulates that no student shall be denied access to an education solely by reason of a handicap. Disabilities covered by law include, but are not limited to, learning disabilities and hearing, sight; or mobility impairments. If you have a documented disability that may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodation, please see an administrator at the Center of Disability Services/SNAP at (843) or talk to me so accommodations may be arranged. College of Charleston Honor Code and Academic Integrity: All work for this class is subject to the Honor System of the College of Charleston. The Honor System of the College of Charleston is intended to promote and protect an atmosphere of trust and fairness in the classroom and in the conduct of daily life. Lying, cheating, attempted cheating, and plagiarism are violations of our Honor Code that, when identified, are investigated. Each incident will be examined to determine the degree of deception involved. Incidents where I HEAL 460 p.6

7 determine the student s actions are more related to a misunderstanding will be handled by me. A written intervention designed to help prevent the student from repeating the error will be given. The intervention, submitted by form and signed by the student, and myself will be forwarded to the Dean of Students and placed in the student s file. Cases of suspected academic dishonesty will be reported directly by me and/or others having knowledge of the incident to the Dean of Students. A student found responsible by the Honor Board for academic dishonesty will receive an XF in the course, indicating failure of the course due to academic dishonesty. This grade will appear on the student s transcript for two years after which the student may petition for the X to be expunged. The F is permanent. The student may also be placed on disciplinary probation, suspended (temporary removal) or expelled (permanent removal) from the College by the Honor Board. Students should be aware that unauthorized collaboration working together without permission is a form of cheating. Unless the instructor specifies that students can work together on an assignment, quiz and/or test, no collaboration during the completion of the assignment is permitted. Other forms of cheating include possessing or using an unauthorized study aid (which could include accessing information via a cell phone or computer), copying from others exams, fabricating data, and giving unauthorized assistance. Research conducted and/or papers written for other classes cannot be used in whole or in part for any assignment in this class without obtaining prior permission from me. Students can find the complete Honor Code and all related processes in the Student Handbook at: Copyright and Plagiarism: Please note that all materials used in this course are copyrighted. This includes, but is not limited to, handouts (i.e., syllabus, in-class materials, quizzes, exams, and other forms). Therefore, no student has the right to copy the handouts, unless permission is expressly granted. As commonly defined, plagiarism consists of passing off as one s own the ideas, words, writings, of another person. In accordance with this definition, you are committing plagiarism if you copy the work of another person and turn it in as your own, even if you have the permission of that person. All plagiarism cases will be handled on a case-by-case basis. SNAP Accommodations: Students with approved SNAP accommodations are required to provide the SNAP letter during the first two weeks of class, and to provide me with a SNAP office envelope no less than one week prior to the exam (as described in the SNAP office guidelines). Other Accommodations: Any student who needs special arrangements as a result of religious holidays or university-sponsored events, etc. must contact me within the first two weeks of class to make such accommodations as may be necessary. Changes to Syllabus: The schedule, policies, and procedures listed in this syllabus are subject to change, at the discretion of the professor. Fair notice will be given to students. No changes will be implemented retroactively. HEAL 460 p.7