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Study Course Description

Organization and Legal Aspects of Health Care

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LF_692
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts

Liepaja, Riņķu iela 24/26, lf@rsu.lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632

About Study Course

Objective

To acquire basic knowledge about the principles of health care organization. Create an idea of the place and role of the chosen profession in health care. Promote the acquisition of knowledge and the formation of awareness of the existing regulatory framework in health care - the rights and obligations of medical personnel, patients, storage of medical documentation, protection of personal data.

Preliminary Knowledge

Not required.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Knows the internationally accepted basic values on which health policy is based; main international and Latvian health policy documents. Knows about the organization and financing of healthcare, social assistance and education systems, financing models of rehabilitation services and public and private (client) responsibility in this area. As a result of studying the study course, students acquire knowledge about medical personnel, rights and obligations of patients, protection of personal data, storage of medical documentation. Students will have developed an understanding of medical law, its importance in the processes of social life and professional activity.

Skills

1.Will identify the necessary provision of the professional aspects of the medical assistant in the organizational structure and management of the health care of the Latvian state. Students will understand the legal aspects of the profession - medical law, incl. rights and obligations of medical practitioners, patients and medical documentation record-keeping. Students will be able to apply applicable legislation in professional activities and situations that may arise in daily work.

Competences

1.Will be able to plan and organize your work and workplace, working independently or in a team. Will be able to comply with the requirements of regulatory acts in the medical field in the professional field. Will be able to professionally organize their activities, according to the professional standard. Students will be able to apply medical law - a medical practitioner, will understand the rights and obligations of patients, will learn to protect personal data, incl. medical documentation, as well as know their rights and responsibilities as a healthcare worker. Will be able to analyse, evaluate, synthesize and develop recommendations on individual aspects of the healthcare system; analyse basic principles of the quality management system.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Students in the Health Organization section prepare Presentation 2. In the legal aspects section, Presentation 1 and self-filled tests 4. Subject for presentations appropriate to the profession to be studied based on topics covered: 1. Basic values of health policy, documents. Health care development. Organisational structure of Latvian State healthcare. 2. Healthcare legislation. Regulatory documentation of the work of a medical assistant. Analysis of normative acts, literature, solving of situation tasks, discussions in groups. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course in general, the student must complete the study course evaluation questionnaire on the students portal.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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2.

Examination

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The course of study is assessed on the basis of cumulative assessment. Tests 4 + 3 presentations passed successfully. The criteria described in the RSU study Regulations, the 10-ball system. Presentations (40%); tests (40%); participation in the discussion (20%).

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Personnel forecasting and planning. Intergenerational conflict in the healthcare labour market, the concept of team, building and cultural context, decision-making process and methods. Taking alternatives in the decision-making process. Group decision making.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

External control of the healthcare organisation. Quality management: characteristics, overview of quality levels and quality systems. Quality management and safety in health care. Change management in health care, effective team management.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Management of organizational resources (material and immaterial), control of effective use of resources. Error analysis of organizations, transfer of experience in the organization, analysis of future competencies. Principles of human resource management in health care.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

External control of the healthcare organisation. Quality management: characteristics, overview of quality levels and quality systems. Quality management and safety in health care. Change management in health care, effective team management.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Healthcare system in the world and Latvia. Principles of organisation and management of health care. Main international and Latvian health policy documents. Organisation and organisation philosophy and strategy. Organisational culture. Types of organisational structures, changes in structure, setting up an effective organisation
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Rights and obligations of minor patients.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Rights and obligations of patients.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Treatment risk fund, compensation for damage in the health care process, procedures for receiving compensation.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Rights and obligations of patients.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

External control of the healthcare organisation. Quality management: characteristics, overview of quality levels and quality systems. Quality management and safety in health care. Change management in health care, effective team management.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Rights and obligations of medical practitioners.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Management of organizational resources (material and immaterial), control of effective use of resources. Error analysis of organizations, transfer of experience in the organization, analysis of future competencies. Principles of human resource management in health care.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Human rights
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Personnel forecasting and planning. Intergenerational conflict in the healthcare labour market, the concept of team, building and cultural context, decision-making process and methods. Taking alternatives in the decision-making process. Group decision making.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Rights and obligations of medical practitioners.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Procedures for record keeping of medical documentation in a medical institution.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

I. Vaine, I. Āboliņa, U. Bušmeistere. Dažāda līmeņa vadītāju vadības kompetence ārstniecības iestādes darbības nodrošināšanā. 2020.

2.

Justin A. Ramírez. Public Leadership. 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Dubkēvičs, L. Organizācijas kultūras, klimats un radošums. Rīga: RaKa, 2019.

4.

MK. nr. 60 Noteikumi par obligātajām prasībām ārstniecības iestādēm un to struktūrvienībām

Additional Reading

1.

Ārstniecības likums

2.

Veselības aprūpes finansēšanas likums

3.

Nacionālais veselības dienests

4.

Mozgis Dz. Ceļvedis veselības aprūpes vadībā. Nacionālais apgāds. 2008 (akceptējams izdevums)

5.

Reņģe, V. Mūsdienu organizāciju psiholoģija. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. 215 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

6.

Ārmstrongs M. Kā kļūt par izcilu menedžeri. Pārbaudīti paņēmieni un svarīgas prasmes no A līdz Z. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2008. 344 lpp.

Other Information Sources

1.

Latvijas Kvalitātes asociācija.