James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

MO1004 - Rural and Remote Organisational Context

Subject Description

This module enables participants to develop an understanding of the rural and remote health service context in which they work. This module explores the broader organisational context in which health services function including the structure and function of the health service at a national and local level, and management, governance, operational and monitoring aspects of health service performance. Participants will be guided to understand the purpose of their service and to navigate their way through the organisational structures and operational processes that pertain to their work unit and health service.

Learning Outcomes

• justify the value of a work unit as part of a rural and/or remote integrated care pathway by evaluating how its roles, responsibilities and key performance indicators align with, and are supported by, organisational strategic priorities, structure and operational processes

Subject Assessment

• Written > Problem task - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: achieve satisfactory for all assessment

Availabilities