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Syllabus

Procurement during the pandemic: items not to be missed

During a severe emergency like a pandemic, it is not so important how to buy but rather what to buy immediately, assuming that the imminent danger still allows extraordinary and fast procurement procedures. And there are things you cannot do without. Deeping dive into the experience of AReSS Puglia (the Strategic Agency for Health and Social Care of Apulia region, IT), this module aims to explore four main procurement lines that can be crucial for health authorities in planning and setting up a timely and effective response to the outbreak of a health emergency.

Digitalisation and transformation of healthcare systems

This module explores digital transformation and change management in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and provides an introduction to evaluating digital health technologies. The module will begin with a lecture in interview format on digital transformation, with a particular focus on the Catalan region. Some of the topics covered in this interview will include: 1)The shift towards digital operations: what’s new? 2) What is change management and why is it important in the current context; 3) Guidelines and procedures for policymaking: one size fits all? 4) The importance of the cultural environment; 5) The role of citizens. A second lecture will describe how digitalisation has transformed the evaluation of medical technologies. First, we will revise a few basic aspects of health technology assessment. Then, we will discuss evidence-based evaluation of digital health products (apps, sensors, wearables, etc) and explain what are some of its specific requirements. The lecture will highlight the importance of having a formal assessment across technical, clinical, usability, and cost domains. To that end, we will review the existing landscape and gaps, and introduce some evolving responses and new approaches.

The importance of Euregional cooperation

Nowadays, structured and sustainable Euregional collaboration in the field of public health is crucial. Based on the experience gained by euPrevent and GGD Limburg in dealing with cross-border cooperation, this module will draw attention to three different perspectives: Research, stressing the importance of cross-border data collection and analysis accessible to professionals and the general public; Policy, catching the perceptions of regional stakeholders on national measures across the borders; Citizens, with a focus on their role in cross-border political design and decision-making process.

Ending stigma and improving mental health

This online training will focus on mental health and specifically tackling stigma. The training will first provide an overview of mental health, followed by an outline of the complexities of mental health and stigmatisation. The training will also clarify why people can unintentionally reinforce negative stereotypes and be stigmatising, because of the language they use when discussing mental health. The subsequent section will be delivered by mental health experts and will be an opportunity to hear directly from experts by experience on the harmful effects of stigma on mental health. The concluding portion of the module will address the relevant policy interventions and implementations necessary to make such changes a reality.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Partners with AQuAS, MHE, and EUREGHA

Teaches skills highly relevant to mental health and healthcare

Teaches skills useful for personal growth and development

Covers urgent procurement considerations in health contexts

Discusses the digital transformation in healthcare

Provides a framework for stigmatization in mental health

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Read the assigned textbook chapters
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Learners who complete Strengthening territorial response for better health will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Epidemiologist

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Health Economist

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Healthcare Information Manager

Healthcare Information Managers are responsible for the management of healthcare information systems. This course may be useful for Healthcare Information Managers because it provides an overview of the European healthcare system and the challenges it faces. The course also discusses the importance of collaboration between different stakeholders in the healthcare system, which is essential for effective healthcare information management.

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Healthcare Data Analyst

Healthcare Data Analysts use data to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare. This course may be useful for Healthcare Data Analysts because it provides an overview of the European healthcare system and the challenges it faces. The course also discusses the importance of collaboration between different stakeholders in the healthcare system, which is essential for effective healthcare data analysis.

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Public Health Manager

Public Health Managers are responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating public health programs. This course may be useful for Public Health Managers because it provides an overview of the European healthcare system and the challenges it faces. The course also discusses the importance of collaboration between different stakeholders in the healthcare system, which is essential for effective public health management.

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Health Policy Analyst

Health Policy Analysts are responsible for researching, analyzing, and developing public policy related to health care. This course may be useful for Health Policy Analysts because it provides an overview of the European healthcare system and the challenges it faces. The course also discusses the importance of collaboration between different stakeholders in the healthcare system, which is essential for developing effective health policy.

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Healthcare Consultant

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Healthcare Administrator

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Pharmacist

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Nurse

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Mental Health Counselor

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Social Worker

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Health Educator

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Occupational Therapist

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Physician

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