Calumet College of St. Joseph

SYLLABUS FOR HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT 312

Term: Fall 2002

Course Number: HCM 312 – Patients and Providers – Culture and Behavior on Healthcare

Room: Whiting Campus, Room 413

Instructor: Wanda Foster, M.B.A., Program Director, Healthcare Management

Phone Number: 1(219) 473-4266

e-mail: wfoster@ccsj.edu

Course Time: Thursdays, 6:00pm – 10:00 pm

August 29, September 5, 12, 19 & 26

Course Description: This course examines the healthcare system from a socio-cultural perspective. The role of healthcare as a societal institution is discussed. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how social and cultural beliefs and behaviors impact the practice of healthcare management. The concept of professional identity and the rise of expertise as dynamics in healthcare management will be considered

Prequisites: None

Textbook(s): Medical Sociology

(7^th edition)

William C. Cockerham

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

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Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may with- draw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written request may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a “W” grade on the students transcript. Dropping a course without permission automatically incurs an “F” grade for the course (seeRefund Schedule).

Class Policy on Attendance: Because all class periods will entail different forms of material students will be responsible for, all students are expected to arrive prior to the scheduled start of class and be prepared to start the class on time. Students constantly arriving late will be asked to either do extra assignments or will not be allowed to attend the class for the night they are late. Student who will not be attending class on a particular night should contact the instructor as soon as possible. More than one missed class during a five week period will cause the student to have their letter grade lowered a full letter.

Class Policy for Assignments: Students will be given ample time to work on their assignments. All assignments are to be turned in at the beginning of the class period they are due. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes:

· Students will demonstrate knowledge of selected philosophical and theological considerations regaurding healing, suffering, and wholeness.

· Students will be able to deepen their understanding of how the social seciences contribute to making analyses of the health care system, and how individuals and groups relate to each other in that system.

· Students will discuss the scial, cultural, and historical forces which have shaped the current healthcare delivery system in the United States.

· Students will examine and delineate how other countrie’s healthcare delivery systems differ from the U.S.’s.

Skill Outcomes:

· Students will explain and lead a discussion of topic in medical sociology.

· Students will forecast the future trends of medical sociology.

Assessment:

Midterm Exam 30% of grade

Chapter presentation / Discussion 15% of grade

Sociology written project 15% of grade

Homework / Class preparation 10% of grade

Final Exam 30% of grade

Grading Scale:

A: 100-92%, A- : 91-90%, B+ : 89-88%, B: 87-82%, B- : 81-80%, C+ : 79% - 78%, C : 77-72%, C- : 71-70%, D+ : 69% - 68%, D : 67-62%, D- : 61-60%, F: Below 60%

Format for Written Assignments:

Students will adhere to the American Psychological Association Guidelines (APA) style for all papers.

Class Participation:

Students will be assigned readings in the text and will be expected to participate in the discussion regarding those readings. Students will also be responsible for bringing to each class period a current article regarding healthcare.

Class Assignments:

Session Text Discussion

Week 1 Cockerham, Chapters 1 – 5

Current article

Topic selection (during class)

Week 2 Chapters 6 – 8

Current article

Report - demography, impact on delivery

Week 3 Chapters 9 – 10

Report - changes, solutions

Current article

Midterm Exam

Week 4 Chapters 11 - 14

Report - rough draft

Current article

Week 5 Chapters 15 & 16

Sociology reports due

Current article

Final Exam

Chapter Presentations:

Each student will be assigned a chapter from the Cockerham text to be presented as a lecture / discussion. Students may use graphs, demonstrations, handouts, guest lecturers (which must be approved prior to the presentation) to emphasize the key elements of each chapter. The lecture is to last approximately 15 minutes. Each lecture will be accompanied by a typed outline to be distributed to the students and instructor. 15% of grade.

Sociology Report:

Students will chose a topic relating to healthcare and social issues during the first class. All topics must be approved by the instructor.

Topics suggested, but not limited to:

Cultural diversity and its impact on healthcare

The aging of America

Where have all the nurses gone?

How lifestyles affect health

Alternative medicine

The youth culture and its issues for health

The affect of hospital mergers on healthcare delivery

The changing role of MDs

Disparity of care; Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance

Managed Care and its affect on the delivery of healthcare

What are our children learning in "Health Class" at school?

The difference in what patients expect from their healthcare providers as a result of age, social class, education and ethnic group

Use information from HCM 312, class materials, and other sources to document your judgements. 5 typed pages. 15% of grade.