Delivery of this module will be online due to government-issued guidelines during the Covid-19 pandemic and may be made available face-to-face subject to Public Health England recommendations. Please submit your application and, once reviewed by the module leader, you will receive more specific information about the online delivery of your module and assessments.
Course overview
Content outline
Introduction to and comparison of international commissioning and purchasing policy, models and structures
The development of commissioning policy and practice.
Overview of policymaking and the management of change.
Business, leadership, collaboration and negotiation skills.
Introduction to the roles and functions in commissioning organisations.
How to connect the public health agenda and local health needs assessment with intelligent and strategic commissioning for health and social care
Understanding clinical data, and managing and manipulating data.
Referrals, costs and outcomes.
Accountability, regulation and risk management. Planning services and earning contracts
Module dates
Term 3
MAY: Tuesday 19 and 26 May 2020 JUN: Tuesday 2 and 9 June 2020
