OCTH 710
SERVICE MANAGEMENT: Delivery Systems
Fall 2006 1 Credit Hour
Instructors: Mary Jane Youngstrom, MS, OTR, FAOTA
Office Phone: 588-7195
Office Hours: Office hours are 8:30-5:00 Mon.-Fri. Contact faculty member by
phone or e-mail.
Class time: Wednesday 1:00-2:20
Class location: 1025 Orr Major
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of how the systems in which service occurs impacts practice. Financial, regulatory, and personnel issues across a variety of systems will be addressed.
Key Course Questions
1. In what types of environments/contexts can occupational therapists provide services?
(ACOTE Standards B 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 7.1, 9.7)
2. Who are the stakeholders in the various delivery systems and what are their concerns?
(ACOTE Standards B 5.20, 6.2, 6.4, 7.3, 7.4, 7.6, 9.5)
3. How do the financial, regulatory and personnel issues in the different delivery system influence your practice?
(ACOTE Standards B 5.20, 6.2, 6.4, 7.3, 7.4, 7.7, 9.5)
Format: Lecture, class discussion, small group activities and discussion
American Occupational Therapy Association. (2002). Reference manual of the official documents of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (9th ed.). Bethesda, Maryland: Author.
Crepeau, E.B. E.S. Cohn & Schell, B.B. (Eds.). (2003). Willard and SpackmanÕs Occupational Therapy (10th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott.
Dunn, W. (2000). Best practice occupational therapy in community service with children and families. Thorofare, New Jersey: SLACK Incorporated.
American Occupational Therapy Association web site and on-line journals and magazines. Available through AOTA student plus membership.
Class attendance is necessary in order to benefit fully from the learning experience provided. Content covered in class is not generally available in other written materials. If you miss a class you are responsible for obtaining all materials and information related to the class session from a classmate. If you know you are going to be absent the instructor should be notified in advance. Absences in excess of the number of credit hours for this class will be considered excessive and may result in deduction of points for professional behavior and participation. Point deduction is at the discretion of the instructor but will not exceed 32 points or 10% of the total class points. The instructor has the discretion of placing a penalty on makeup tests and assignments that are late.
ACADEMIC SUPPORTS AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Learning assistance, academic performance enhancement and psychological services at KUMC are free, confidential, and available at Student Counseling & Educational Support Services by calling 913-588-6580 or visiting G116 Student Center.
Any student in this course who needs an accommodation because of a disability in order to complete the course requirements should contact the instructor or the Equal Opportunity/Disability Specialist (913-588-7813, TDD 913-588-7963) as soon as possible.
GRADING SCALE
Assignments: To receive all points for an assignment, the assignment must be turned in by the beginning of the class in which it is due. Up to 10% of the assignment points may be deducted for each full or partial day an assignment is late. Possibilities for make-up exams or assignments are made on an individual basis at the instructorÕs discretion.
Class assignments (3) at 40 pts each 120 points
Synthesis summary paper 100 points
Final exam 100 points
Total points 320
Points Percentage Grade
320--294 100—92 A
293—269 91.9—84 B
268—240 83.9—75 C
239—224 74.9—70 D
223—0 69.9—0 F
Professional Writing
Clear professional writing is an essential skill in professional practice. Developing skill in professional and technical writing is an important aspect of your learning within this curriculum. To support this learning each instructor will consider elements of language use in the grading of written communications, including appropriate content, style, word choice, syntax and mechanics. If you need help with your writing, please contact the Student Center at ext. 8-6580 or visit the KU writing center at www.writing.ku.edu.
Academic and Professional Conduct:
The nature of the advanced level of activities in this curriculum must be based upon mutual trust and respect. It is the expectation of each instructor that each student will engage in scholarly acquisition respectfully and with highest ethical standards for self and others. Please refer to the School of Allied Health Student Handbook for the policy regarding academic misconduct. Reported acts of academic or non-academic misconduct will be referred to the departmental Academic Integrity and Professional Standards System for investigation/resolution. Each student and faculty member commits to "uphold professional standards through ethical academic participation by signing the following HONOR PLEDGE:
"As a member of this academic community, I pledge that I will not tolerate or engage in academic or non-academic misconduct and will uphold the academic integrity and professional standards of this program and my profession."
Professional behavior: Professional behavior in appearance, participation and conduct is expected. It is the prerogative of the instructor to deduct points for inappropriate or unprofessional behavior if deemed necessary. Professional behavior expectations are outlined in the OT Education Student Handbook. Incidents involving disregard for professional and ethical behavior may result in a point deduction in the class.
Student Responsibility: Any student who does not understand and/or accept the contents and terms of this syllabus must notify the instructor in writing within one week after receiving this syllabus.