Resource Management in Health and Social Care (A/618/5503) Resource Management In Health And Social Care Assignment Brief Qualification OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (603/6820/2) Unit Reference Number A/618/5503 Unit Title Resource Management in Health and Social Care Unit Level 6 Number of Credits 20 Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 Hours Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 80 Hours Mandatory / Optional Mandatory Sector Subject Area (SSA) 1.3 Health and Social Care Unit Grading Structure Pass / Fail Unit Aims The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the processes involved in the management of human and financial resources. The unit explores recruitment, and the management and development of people in the health and social care workplace. Key financial concepts and tools used by managers in health and social care organisations are also looked at.
Learning Outcomes And Assessment Criteria Learning Outcomes – the learner will: Assessment Criteria – the learner can:
- Understand factors involved in human resource planning in health and social care organisations. 1.1 Analyse internal and external influences affecting human resource planning in health and social care. 1.2 Explain the determinants of skills required by health and social care organisations.
1.3 Describe how to address any skills gaps which might exist in an organisation.
- Understand recruitment and retention aspects in health and social care. 2.1 Explain the factors involved in the planning of recruitment in health and social care. 2.2 Describe the relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks that affect the recruitment and selection in health and social care.
2.3 Evaluate the different techniques used in the selection process in health and social care.
- Understand the value of financial awareness in managing health and social care organisations. 3.1 Analyse the role of financial information in decision-making processes. 3.2 Explain the concept of key financial ratios for health and social care organisations.
- Understand the different sources of finance available for the health and social care organisations. 4.1 Differentiate between long-term and short-term business finance needs of health and social care organisations. 4.2 Explain sources of finance available to health and social care organisations.
4.3 Evaluate the implications of different sources of finance for health and social care organisations.
Assessment To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment Criteria to be covered Type of assessment Word count (approx. length) All 1 to 2 All ACs under LO1 and LO2 Report 1500 words All 3 to 4 All ACs under LO3 and LO4 Business Report 1500 words