91121 - Innovative Models of Caring and Ethics in Nursing (RN)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student should possess knowledge and skills to create a professional environment that promotes excellence, generates an effective communication climate, promotes decision-making, accountability, and autonomy of professionals.

Course contents

1. How organizations evolve

• Rethinking new interpretive paradigms and new constructs of organizing
• Organizational evolution and emerging roles in health care
  

2. Change in organizations

• How to promote and maintain change in health care organizations
• Types of organizational change
• Theories and models for implementing and sustaining professional change
• Design, implementation and verification of a professional change plan

3. Innovative nursing models

• Innovative models in the organization of nursing and midwifery care
• Organizational models of care through the perceptions of users and professionals
• Staffing needs in health care organizations: the difficult balance between economic choice and efficient organization

4. Leadership : values, people, choices

• Leadership: theoretical and applicative insights
• Work motivation: implications for management in enhancing individual differences
• Power in groups and organizations

5. Ethics and Management

• The art of leadership for an ethical organization
• Values in leadership: speaking up and whistleblowing

Readings/Bibliography

• Baraldi S., Cicchetti A., Cifalinò A., & Mascia D. (2015). Innovazione organizzativa e ruoli emergenti in sanità. Le sfide per i professionisti della salute. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.
  
• Peroni A., Zanini M. P. (2007). L’organizzazione tra Sociologia ed Etica- Milano: McGraw-Hill.
• Vainieri M., Barchielli C., Bellè N. (2020). Modelli organizzativi e performance dell'assistenza infermieristica. Bologna: il Mulino.

Recommended Readings

• Calamandrei C., Orlandi C., & Aletto L. (2015). Manuale di management per le professioni sanitarie. Milano: McGraw-Hill.
• Mintzberg H. (2023). Capire le organizzazioni. Alla buon'ora! 7 forme e 7 forze. Mi: Angeli.
• Weick K. E.,Sutcliffe K. M. e al. (2009). Governare l'inatteso. Organizzazioni capaci di affrontare le crisi con successo. Milano Raffaello Cortina Ed.

Teaching methods

Lectures supported by slides

Classroom group activities

Assessment methods

Students will have to demonstrate that they have acquired adequate knowledge of the main themes and contents that characterize the subjects being studied.

Assessment of learning will take place through a written test with 25 questions, 22 of which are multiple-choice with closed answers and 3 final open questions. Each of the 22 correct answers will be awarded 1 point. Each of the 3 answers to the final open questions will be awarded up to a maximum of 3 points (thus granting the mark of 30 with distinction [30 e lode] based on the completeness and comprehensiveness of the answer).

The mark will be given in thirtieths. The student will pass the test if he/she scores at least 18 points.

The test will be carried out according to the indications contained in the University regulations (which you are invited to consult) and according to any other indications provided from time to time by the academic bodies

Teaching tools

PC and video projector, teaching materials

Office hours

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