SYLLABUS FOR HCM 312 –Patients and Providers: Culture and Behavior in Healthcare

 

Term:  Spring 2006

 

Course Number:               HCM 312

Course Dates:                    March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10

Course Time:                     Thursday, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Course Location:             Geminus Center, Merrillville, Lower Level

 

Instructor:                           Susan C. Dzyacky, Adjunct Professor, – Healthcare Management

Office Phone:                     (219) 322-8986

Email:                                   sdzyacky@sbcglobal.net

 

Instructor Background:

 

                Education -           M.SW, Loyola University of Chicago

                                                B.A. Social Work, University of Detroit-Mercy

 

                Certifications -      The Academy of Certified Social Workers

 

                Experience -         Currently the Director of Marketing, Anchor Health Systems- Crown Point, In

                                                Over 15 years of managerial experience in an acute care setting.

                                                Licensed in Indiana by the Health Professions Bureau

                                                Several publications in nursing journals on case management

Recipient of the Distinguished Service Award by the Indiana Society of Social Work Leaders in Healthcare

 

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 investigating how social and cultural beliefs and behaviors impact the practice of healthcare and its management.  Healthcare professions and their affect on health are considered.

 

Prerequisites:  None

 

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

 

Students in this course will:

 

·         Demonstrate knowledge of selected philosophical and theological considerations regarding healing, suffering, and wholeness.

 

·         Apply their understanding of how the social sciences contribute to the healthcare system, and how individuals and groups relate to each other in that system.

 

·         Discuss the social, cultural, and historical forces, which have shaped the current healthcare delivery system in the United States.

 

·         Examine and delineate how other countries’ healthcare delivery systems differ form that of the United States.

 

·         Explain and lead a discussion of a topic in medical sociology.

 

·         Relate current healthcare trends to sociological, technical, and environmental changes.

 

 

Textbooks:

 

Medical Sociology, Cockerham, William, C., Prentice Hall, 9th Ed., 2001.

 

 

Learning Strategies: Group Discussions, Individual Project, Individual Chapter Presentation, exams, lectures, current articles

 

Assessment:

 

Quizzes                                                                  250 points            

Individual Project                                                 125 points                            

Current Articles / Homework                             75  points                                                                                            

Class Preparation / Discussion                        Expected                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 

Class Policy for Assignments:

 

                All assignments must be typed.

                Late assignments will be penalized by 10%.

 

Grading Scale: 

92-100   A

72-77   C

 

90-91    A-

70-71   C-

 

88-89    B+

68-69   D+

 

82-87    B

62-67   D

 

80-81    B-

60-61   D-

 

78-79    C+

59 and Below   F

 

 

 

Class Policy on Attendance: It is a serious matter when a student misses even one session due to the accelerated format of the program.  If the student misses more than one session, the student is required to withdraw from the module by contacting the Academic Advisor and their instructor.

 

Class Policy on Tardiness:  Students need to be prepared to begin class at 6:00 p.m. and are expected to remain for the duration.  Tardiness and early releases impair learning and distracts other students as well as the instructor.  More than two tardies or early releases will require the student to withdraw from the module.  Unusual circumstances may be discussed with the Program Director.  

 

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: Due to the disruptive nature of cell phones, pages, etc., it is requested that these devices be deactivated during class sessions.  If the student is “on-call”, please communicate this in advance to the instructor so an exception can be made.

 

Course Outline:

 

 

 

Class Dates:                                       Topics / Assignments:

 

Week 1                                                  Cockerham, Read Chapters 1 – 4

                                                                Quiz, Chapters 1 – 4, 50 points

                                                                In class – Select topic for paper

                               

Week 2                                                  Cockerham, Chapters 5 – 8

                                                                Quiz, Chapters  – 5-8, 50 points

                                                                Report – Demography, impact on delivery

                                                                                                                                                                               

Week 3                                                  Cockerham, Chapters  9-11

                                                                Quiz, Chapters 9-11, 50 points

                                                                Current Article – 25 points

                                                                Report -                 Changes, solutions                                                                                                            

Week 4                                                  Cockerham, Chapters 12-14

                                                                Quiz, Chapters 12 – 14, 50 points

                                                                Asthma Article – 50 points

                                                                Report – Rough draft

               

Week 5                                                  Cockerham, Chapters 15-16

                                                                Quiz 15 –16, 50 points

                                                                Discussion - Sociology project due, 125 points                                                                                           

 

 

Class Participation: Class Participation is vital to the learning process.  Students will be prepared to discuss the assigned material.  Class participation may affect the student’s final grade.

 

Assignment Week 1:

Read assigned texts.  Be prepared for class discussions and quiz.

 

Sociology Project:

Projects will be discussed in detail the first night of class. 

                 

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas.  This assistance is available to students who are struggling in a course or for those who are doing well and would like to improve their work.  Online tutoring is also available.  Call to make an appointment or obtain additional information, 1(219) 473-4287.

 

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. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27) All papers more than five pages in length will be submitted to turnitin.com.  This is the service that CCSJ uses to screen for plagiarism.

 

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the  APA.  These guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore.  A Writer’s Reference, Hacker, Diana, outlines how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

 

Withdrawal from Classes Policy: Please see the Degree Completion Program’s Student Handbook for withdrawal policy.  All withdrawals are completed through the Degree Completion Academic Advisor’s office.