- Docente: Stefano Guicciardi
- Credits: 2
- SSD: SECS-P/10
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Neurophysiopathology techniques (cod. 8482)
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from Oct 07, 2024 to Nov 15, 2024
Learning outcomes
Moving from the description of business organization models and theories, students will get familiar with different aspects of healthcare services, both from a national and international perspective.
Students will also learn about the main tools of the clinical governance and operation management.
Course contents
History of organization theories and cultural models of the organizations from the industrial revolution to modern times, with discussion on case studies.
Descriptions of different models and performance measurements of the EU health care services.
National Healthcare Service and regional laws.
Clinical governance, knowledge management, certification and accreditation, risk management.
Readings/Bibliography
- Federico Toth (2007) – La sanità in Italia
- Federico Lega (2017) – Management e leadership dell'azienda sanitaria. Conoscere il settore e il sistema, organizzare i servizi, dirigere i professionisti
- Federico Toth (2021) – Comparative Health Systems: A New Framework
- Federico Lega (2023) – Economia e management sanitario (3° edizione)
- Fosco Foglietta (2024) – Management in sanità
- Richard L. Daft (2021) – Organizzazione aziendale (7° edizione)
- OECD – Health at a Glance 2023
Teaching methods
In-person classes with case studies and guided feedback.
Team working groups on selected literature cases and public discussion.
Assessment methods
Oral exam.
Teaching tools
Slides, research materials and other relevant documents.
Office hours
See the website of Stefano Guicciardi
SDGs


This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.