Resource Management in Health and Social Care

Course Description

The aim of the unit is for learners to understand the fundamentals of human resources and team management, as well as how organisational resources are managed in respect to regulation, inspection and finances.

Course Objectives

The aim of the unit is for learners to understand the fundamentals of human resources and team management, as well as how organisational resources are managed in respect to regulation, inspection and finances.

Key Topics

1. LO1: Know about the purpose and objectives of human resource management.
2. LO2: Understand key aspects of managing others in the workplace.
3. LO3: Understand the regulation and inspection of health and social care services.
4. LO4: Understand the management of financial resources.

Course Outline

Learning Outcomes

1. LO1 Know about the purpose and objectives of human resource management.
2. 1.1 Explain the purpose of human resource management.
3. 1.2 Explain the objectives of human resource management.
4. LO2 Understand key aspects of managing others in the workplace.
5. 2.1 Describe management and leadership styles.
6. 2.2 Explain the importance of supervision and appraisal.
7. 2.3 Explain the importance of recruitment and retention of staff.
8. 2.4 Describe theories of team development.
9. 2.5 Analyse how to manage the impact of change.
10. LO3 Understand the regulation and inspection of health and social care services.
11. 3.1 Explain the regulatory system that underpins service delivery.
12. 3.2 Describe the process of inspection for health and social care services.
13. LO4 Understand the management of financial resources.
14. 4.1 Explain the principles of budget management.
15. 4.2 Analyse the systems used to manage finances in health and social care.
16. 4.3 Explain the sources of funds available.
17. 4.4 Analyse factors affecting funding allocation.