PFaculty of Social Sciences Subject Outline HAS 915 Public Health Policy II School of Health and Society Postgraduate Spring Session 20161 Subject Outline Subject code: HAS 915 Subject name: Public Health Policy Credit points: 8 Pre/co-requisites: None Mode of delivery: On campus / Distance Delivery location: Wollongong Version history and subject improvements 4th edition Belinda Giles, School of Health and Society UOW Assessment schedule refreshed, readings aligned with class schedule 2016 3rd edition Alexis St.George 2015 2nd edition Heather Yeatman 2014 1st edition Belinda Giles 2012 © University of Wollongong 2016 All rights reserved. Copyright and Disclaimer No part of this work may be reproduced without the prior written consent of the University of Wollongong. All requests and enquiries should be directed to the Vice-Principal (Administration), University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong NSW 2522 Australia. Within Australia telephone (02) 4221 3920; international +61 2 4221 3920. http://www.uow.edu.au/about/disclaimer/index.html The University of Wollongong attempts to ensure that the information contained here is correct at the time of production, however, sections may be amended without notice by the University in response to changing circumstances or for any other reason.2 Contacts Subject Co-ordinator Name: Belinda Giles School of Health and Society Location 15.136 Telephone- message only +61 2 4220 4038 Email [email protected] Consultation times: Monday 9.30-11.30am please email for an appointment time3 Subject Details Outline Public health policy will be critically examined at the global, national and local levels and from government and non-government perspectives. The range of public health policy instruments will be explored. Contemporary public health policy issues will be critically examined, including establishment of the policy agenda, implementation and monitoring of policy, ethics and values, the roles and responsibilities of agencies and health professional groups, participatory processes and effectiveness in management of population health risk. Policy analysis will be informed by different theoretical approaches and practical examples. Learning Outcomes Through successful completion of this subject students will be able to: Subject Learning Outcomes (SLO) 1. Describe current Australian public health policies, how they are developed and how they are shaped by other policy agendas 2. Describe the structures and forces that influence public health policy at global, national and local levels. 3. Develop and apply an analytical framework for critically appraising public health policy 4. Analyse and critique the formulation of public health policy at state and national levels, including roles played by key stakeholders and groups, using relevant theoretical frameworks Graduate Qualities Information on the UOW Graduate Qualities can be found at via the Learning and Teaching link on the UOW homepage. The University of Wollongong has developed five graduate qualities which it considers express valuable qualities that are essential for UOW graduates in gaining employment and making an important contribution to society and their chosen field. Student development of the following graduate qualities in particular will be enhanced by their participation in this subject: 1. Informed: Have a sound knowledge of an area of study or profession and understand its current issues, locally and internationally. Know how to apply this knowledge. Understand how an area of study has developed and how it relates to other areas. 2. Independent learners: Engage with new ideas and ways of thinking and critically analyse issues. Seek to extend knowledge through ongoing research, enquiry and reflection. Find and evaluate information, using a variety of sources and technologies. Acknowledge the work and ideas of others. 3. Problem solvers: Take on challenges and opportunities. Apply creative, logical and critical thinking skills to respond effectively. Make and implement decisions. Be flexible, thorough, innovative and aim for high standards. 4. Effective communicators: Articulate ideas and convey them effectively using a range of media. Work collaboratively and engage with people in different settings. Recognise how culture can shape communication. 5. Responsible: Understand how decisions can affect others and make ethically informed choices. Appreciate and respect diversity. Act with integrity as part of local, national, global and professional communities. Lecture/Tutorial/Workshop Times Please find current information at: http://www.uow.edu.au/student/timetables/index.html4 Study Time Students should note that UOW policy equates 1 credit point with 2 hours of study per week that includes lectures and tutorials/workshops/practicals. For example, in a 8 credit point subject, a total of 16 hours of study per week is expected. Major Text Althaus C, Bridgman P, & Davis G 2007 The Australian Policy Handbook (5th Ed), Allen & Unwin, Sydney, Australia. Access to the 4th edition is adequate. Subject Readings In addition to the compulsory readings required to complete the tutorial and assessment tasks of this subject, a list of recommended readings is included for the information of students seeking higher understanding.This is not an exhaustive list. Students are encouraged to use the UOW Library catalogue and databases to locate additional resources. Electronic readings for this subject are available through the library website. Visit the Catalogue via the Library link on the UOW homepage or see staff at the Information Desk in the Library for information and help with eReadings. Subject eLearning This subject has materials and activities available via eLearning. To access eLearning you must have a UOW user account name and password, and be enrolled in the subject. eLearning is accessed via SOLS (student online services). Log on to SOLS and then click on the eLearning link in the menu column. For information on eLearning, click on the eLearning Space under IT Services on the Current Students page, http://www.uow.edu.au/student/elearning/vista/index.html.5 Lecture and Tutorial Schedule Week Beginning (Mondays) Topic Compulsory Reading Task Due Week 1 25 July Governance: Introduction Policy as a process The policy cycle Tutorial: Meet and greet peers. Assessment 1 topic selection. The purpose and structure of a personal reflection. 1. Subject Outline SHS935 2. Study Guide Introduction and Week 1 3. Althaus, C, Bridgman, P & Davis, G 2007, 'Why policy matters', The Australian policy handbook, 5th edn, Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest, pp5-11. 4. Althaus, C, Bridgman, P & Davis, G 2007, 'The Australian policy cycle', The Australian policy handbook, 5th edn, Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest, pp37-40. Week 2 1 August Governance: Ethics, structures and decision making Tutorial: Ethical consideration for social determinants of health in public policy making. 5. Althaus, C, Bridgman, P & Davis, G 2007, 'The institutions of public policy', The Australian policy handbook, 5th edn, Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest, pp12-31 6. WHO 2016, 'About WHO: an introduction to the World Health Organization', World Health Organization Press, Geneva, accessed 15/06/2016, http://www.who.int/about/who-weare/en/ 7. Vonderheid, S & Al-Gasseer, N 2002, 'World Health Organization and global health policy',Journal of Nursing Scholarship, vol.34, no.2, pp109-110. Week 3 8 August Governance: Structural influences Change process in a political context. Tutorial: Is national consistency or flexibility and responsiveness more important in delivering health services? 8. Tarin, E, Green, A, Omar, M & Shaw, J 2009, 'Policy process for health sector reforms: a case study of Punjab Province (Pakistan)', International Journal of Health Planning and Management, vol.24, pp306-325. Assess ment 1 13th August Week 4 15 August Evidence and Policy Analysis: Using research in the policy process Tutorial: Types of research for each phase of the policy cycle. 9. Ritter, A 2009, 'How do drug policy makers access research evidence?', International Journal Drug Policy, vol.20, pp70-75. 10. Lin, V 2004, 'From public health research to health promotion policy: on the 10 major contradictions', Suz. – Praventivmed, vol.49, pp179-184.6 Week 5 22 August Evidence and Policy Analysis: Theoretical frameworks Part 1 Setting the policy agenda On-Line Tutorial task: Uncovering issues in the public health policy agenda. 1. Travis, R & Zahariadis, N 2002, 'A multiple streams model of US foreign aid policy', Policy Studies Journal, vol.30, no.4, pp495–497, (pp498-514 are recommended but not compulsory reading). 2. Althaus, C, Bridgman, P & Davis, G 2007, 'Identifying issues', The Australian policy handbook, 5th edn, Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest, pp43-58. Week 6 29 August Evidence and Policy Analysis: Theoretical frameworks Part 2 A tale of two theoriesACF and TCS Tutorial: Mapping out two theories. 1. Weible, C, Sabatier, P & McQueen, K 2009, 'Themes and variations: taking stock of the Advocacy Coalition Framework', Policy Studies Journal, vol.37, no.1,pp121- 140. Week 7 5 September Evidence and Policy Analysis: Tutorial: Policy analysis using different frameworks to address one issue. Discussion of frameworks for consideration in preparing Assessment 2. 1. Althaus, C, Bridgman, P & Davis, G 2007, 'Policy analysis', The Australian policy handbook, 5th edn, Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest. 2. Browne, G & Hemsley, M 2008, Consumer participation in mental health in Australia: what progress is being made? Australasian Psychiatry, vol.16, no.6, pp446-449. Week 8 12 September Advocacy: Check for tutorial changes. Possible rescheduling to Lecture time. Meeting with a Policy Expert Stakeholder influence on health sector policy making 3. Daly, J, Hughes, E & op't Hoog, C 2002 'Evidence-based health: Three cheers for non compliance', in H Gardner & S Barraclough (eds.), Health policy in Australia, Oxford University Press, Melbourne,pp261- 274. Assess ment 2 12th Septem ber Week 9 19 September Advocacy: Meeting with a Policy Practitioner Health data are an advocates best friend Tutorial: Effective use of data by advocates. 4. Willis, K 2003, 'Challenging the evidence – Women's Health policy in Australia' in V Lin & B Gibson (eds.), Evidence-based Health Policy: Problems and Possibilities, Oxford University Press, Melbourne, pp211- 223.7 Recess – 26 September Week 10 3 October* Advocacy: Community and participation Online Lecture: Stakeholder groups, existing policies and political context Online tutorial task 1. Althaus, C, Bridgman, P & Davis, G 2007, 'Consultation, The Australian policy handbook, 5th edn, Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest, pp101-131. 2. Dixon, J 2002, 'Promoting effective advocacy for the reduction of health inequalities', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, vol.13, no. 2, pp58-61. Week 11 10 October Action: Check for tutorial changes. Possible rescheduling to Lecture time. Meeting with a master craftsman of the policy cycle 3. Bammer, G & Douglas, RM 1996, 'The ACT heroin trial proposal: an overview. The authors of the proposal describe the trial and its development', Medical Journal of Australia, vol.164, pp690-692. Week 12 17 October Action - Instruments that forge words into action Tutorial: How to propose action. 4. Althaus, C, Bridgman, P & Davis, G 2007, 'Decision', The Australian policy handbook, 5th edn, Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest, pp154-167. Week 13 24 October Reflection. Integration of themes. Policy process iterations. Conclusion and Evaluation Tutorial: Assessment 3 support. 5. Althaus, C, Bridgman, P & Davis, G 2007, 'Implementation', The Australian policy handbook, 5th edn, Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest, pp168- 190. Assess ment 3 31st October *3 October, Public Holiday8 Assessment Tasks ASSESSMENT 1 Structured analysis: Public health policies Due Date 13th August 12 11.59PM Weighting 25% Length 1200 words plus 300 word personal reflection Task A short list of three Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) policy statements will be given during Tutorial 1. Select one of these policy statements. Select a statement from the WHO that addresses the same public health policy topic. Identify a related policy from either the Australian Liberal or National or Labor or Greens political party. Search for and support points in your discussion with academic literature. Provide scholarly discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of different public health policy strategies. Comment on their likely outcomes. Your analysis should include: 1. An outline of the three policies and proposed / actual strategies. Discuss the differences between them. 2. A summary of the intent of each policy referring to the principles of public health 3. A discussion of the relationship between political ideology and the strategies in these public health policies; 4. A conclusion giving your reasoned assessment of the likely impacts on public health outcomes of the policy statements supported by the academic literature. A 300 word personal reflection explaining how each compulsory reading of Weeks 1-3 influenced your reasoned assessment. Present this as an appendix. Assessment Criteria 5 marks available in each of the following criteria: 1. Description of the policy positions, strategies and principles 2. Discussion of their differences 3. Referenced discussion of links between policy, principles and political ideologies 4. Concluding remarks – your analysis of the policy position that is more likely to achieve improvement in public health outcomes. Provide your reasons. 5. Overall structure of paper, grammar and citations, range of references used, demonstrated knowledge of compulsory readings9 ASSESSMENT 2 Reasoned response: Use of evidence to frame advocacy Due Date 12th September 11.59 AM Weighting 30% Length 1500 words Task This assignment has a focus on preparing policy arguments, using the evidence available. At any one time there are a number of public health draft policy papers, often termed discussion papers, available for public consultation. Find one from the last five years in an area that interests you. Bring the executive summary of it to the tutorial in Week 4 or email a copy of it (.pdf if possible please) if you are a distance student. I will be looking for variety within peer groups and suitability as a Public Health policy. You will be preparing a response to the draft policy/discussion paper that you have found. This is your chance to argue for improvements to the draft policy discussion paper. Do not hold back. Your policy submission will include: 1. Key public health points that the policy needs to address, using evidence to support your argument for the importance of considering them. 2. Linkage between the key public health principles and relevant sections of the draft policy document. Specifically, you must include evidence based position/comments regarding (support/ do not support / other) for specific sections of the document. 3. Identification of strengths and deficits of current document (from a public health perspective) and identification of improvements in outcomes expected following the changes that you advocate. 4. Identification of 2-3 key articles / reports that you recommend should be considered as part of the policy review. Assessment Criteria 1. Key points supported by evidence 2. Positioning of your submission within a public health frame 3. Analysis of strengths and weaknesses of policy document 4. Concluding remarks – key points about the policy position taken and key articles/ reports cited 5. Overall structure of paper, grammar and citations, range of references used /10 /6 /7 /4 /310 ASSESSMENT 3 Report: Analysing a contemporary Australian public health policy using a theoretical framework – domestic violence Due Date 30 October 11.59PM Weighting 45% Length 2500 Task Theoretical frameworks assist us to understand a policy area in a way that makes relationships of influence more clear (Sabatier 2002). This assessment will give you the opportunity to integrate the major themes of this course and apply them to understand one aspect of the public health policy area of Family and Domestic Violence. •Explore and discuss the international policy actions which influence national, regional and local decisions •Use a theoretical framework to analyse the Australian policy agenda for an aspect of domestic violence •Identify the strategies and unique perspectives for the stakeholders Assessment Criteria 1. Select and describe a theoretical framework for public policy development. Briefly identify a framework of your choice and explain its origin. 2. Describe the Family and Domestic Violence policy area using the chosen framework. Explain how the policy area translates into the elements of the framework: •Identification of stakeholder groups •Identification of existing policies •Identification of political context 3. Review current Family and Domestic Violence policy using the framework to organise your response. Provide: •Succinct summary of what has been implemented at national and regional levels •Comments on the effectiveness of reviewed policies and an explanation of how effectiveness was evaluated •Discussion of current policy impact on public health principles – equity; social justice; social determinants. 4. Discuss alternative strategies. Discuss: •Tensions and alliances within the stakeholder groups •Evidence of the benefits of policy alternatives •Potential impact of the alternative policy on public health principles – equity; social justice; social determinants 5. Give an analysis of the usefulness of the theoretical framework in this policy context and in general. Was the theoretical framework you chose useful? In what way? What are the uses and limitations of theoretical frameworks? 6. Structure and presentation of paper. 12 font, one and a half line spaced Introduction, paragraphs, conclusion References (including correct in-text referencing) Diversity of academic literature, use of compulsory readings /5 /10 /10 /10 /7 /311 Assessment Minimum attendance requirements Students are expected to attend all classes. Attendance records are kept for tutorials and students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of all tutorials. Where attendance is affected due to illness or misadventure an application for academic consideration will need to be lodged. Failure to comply may result in a failure in the subject. Minimum performance requirements All assessment tasks must be submitted. To achieve a passing grade in the subject students must achieve a total mark of 50% or over and obtain a minimum of 45% in each task weighted 40% or higher. 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For more information refer to the Supplementary Assessment Guidelines http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW116801.html Grades of Performance for a subject  High Distinction 85% to 100%  Distinction 75% to 84%  Credit 65% to 74%  Pass 50% to 64%  Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory completion (e.g. Professional Experience placements)  Fail 0% to 49%  Technical Fail (where minimum performance level requirements are not met)12 Faculty of Social Sciences Grade & Mark Descriptors Grade Mark Descriptor High Distinction HD 85-100 A high distinction grade (HD) is awarded for performance that provides sufficient evidence of an outstanding level of attainment of the subject learning outcomes, demonstrating all of the attributes of a distinction grade plus:  consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding in relation to the subject learning outcomes  substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches  critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their implications  creativity in application as appropriate to the discipline Distinction D 75-84 A distinction grade (D) is awarded for performance that provides sufficient evidence of a superior level of attainment of the subject learning outcomes, demonstrating all of the attributes of a credit grade plus:  evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles and theories  distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills and concepts in relation to subject learning outcomes  demonstration of frequent originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and providing solutions  the use of means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience Credit C 65-74 A credit grade (C) is awarded for performance that provides sufficient evidence of a high level of attainment of the subject learning outcomes, demonstrating all of the attributes of a pass grade plus:  evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills relevant to the subject learning outcomes  demonstration of substantial understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study  demonstration of the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts  convincing arguments with appropriate coherent justification  communication of ideas fluently and clearly in terms of the conventions of the discipline. 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Technical Fail TF Minimum performance level requirements for at least one assessment item in the subject have not met despite the student achieving at least a satisfactory level of achievement.13 Submission and Return of Assessment Items Procedures for submission and return of assessed work  Written assignments should be word processed in <12 point font and double-spaced.>  All assignments should be submitted with a coversheet (see back of the outline for appropriate templates). Students are responsible for ensuring that the receipt (at the bottom of the coversheet) is signed and that they retain it until the assignment is returned. 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PLAGIARISM Deliberate plagiarism may lead to failure in the subject. Plagiarism is cheating by using the written ideas or submitted work of someone else. The University of Wollongong has a strong policy against plagiarism. See Acknowledgement Practice/Plagiarism Prevention Policy at http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058648.html Please note: Students MUST retain a copy of the Assignment Receipt for any work submitted. Student Name: Student Number: Subject Code & Name: Assignment Title: Tutorial/Practical Group: (Day and Time) Tutor's Name: Assignment Due Date: DECLARATION We certify that this is entirely our own work, except where we have given fully documented references to the work of others, and that the material contained in this assignment has not previously been submitted for assessment in any formal course of study. We understand the definition and consequences of plagiarism. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The marker of this assessment item may, for the purpose of assessing this assignment, reproduce this assignment and provide a copy to another member of academic staff. If required to do so, we will provide an electronic copy of this assessment item to the marker and acknowledge that the assessor of this assignment may, for the purpose of assessing this assignment: a) Reproduce this assignment and provide a copy to another member of academic staff; and/or b) Communicate a copy of this assignment to a plagiarism checking service such as Turnitin (which may then retain a copy of this assignment on its database for the purpose of future plagiarism checking). Student Signature: Date: Assignment Receipt To be filled in and retained by the student until marks allocated by assessor Student Name: Student Number: Subject Code & Name: Assignment Title: Signature of Tutor: Date Submitted:Faculty of Social Sciences GROUP Assignment Coversheet This form is to be completed by students submitting hard copies of essays or assignments for a Faculty of Social Sciences subject. Assignments are to be submitted to the relevant academic. Submit only one copy of the assignment per group. PLAGIARISM Deliberate plagiarism may lead to failure in the subject. Plagiarism is cheating by using the written ideas or submitted work of someone else. The University of Wollongong has a strong policy against plagiarism. See Acknowledgement Practice/Plagiarism Prevention Policy at http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058648.html Please note: Students MUST retain a copy of the Assignment Receipt for any work submitted. Student Names & Student Numbers Name #1: Number: Name #2: Number: Name #3: Number: Name #4: Number: Name #5: Number: Name #6: Number: Subject Code & Name: Assignment Title: Tutorial/Practical Group: (Day and Time) Tutor's Name: Assignment Due Date: DECLARATION We certify that this is entirely our own work, except where we have given fully documented references to the work of others, and that the material contained in this assignment has not previously been submitted for assessment in any formal course of study. We understand the definition and consequences of plagiarism. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The marker of this assessment item may, for the purpose of assessing this assignment, reproduce this assignment and provide a copy to another member of academic staff. If required to do so, we will provide an electronic copy of this assessment item to the marker and acknowledge that the assessor of this assignment may, for the purpose of assessing this assignment: a) Reproduce this assignment and provide a copy to another member of academic staff; and/or b) Communicate a copy of this assignment to a plagiarism checking service such as Turnitin (which may then retain a copy of this assignment on its database for the purpose of future plagiarism checking). Student Signatures: Date: Assignment Receipt Nominate one student to fill in and retain the receipt until marks allocated by assessor Student Name: Student Number: Subject Code & Name: Assignment Title: Signature of Tutor: Date Submitted: