Working in partnership

Learning Outcomes

To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to:

LO1 Understand partnership philosophies and relationships in health and social care services

1.1 Explain the philosophy of working in partnership in health and social care
1.2 Evaluate partnership relationships within health and social care services

LO2 Understand how to promote positive partnership working with users of services, professionals and organisations in health and social care services

2.1 Analyse models of partnership working across the health and social care sector
2.2 Review current legislation and organisational practices and policies for partnership working in health and social care
2.3 Explain how differences in working practices and policies affect collaborative working

LO3 Be able to evaluate the outcomes of partnership working for users of services, professionals and organisations in health and Social care services

3.1 Evaluate possible outcomes of partnership working for users of services, professionals and organizations
3.2 Analyse the potential barriers to partnership working in health and social care services
3.3 Devise strategies to improve outcomes for partnership working in health and social care services

Grade Descriptors

Indicative characteristic/s

Contextualisation

M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions

Effective judgments have been made And  Activities have been managed on time

To achieve M1, you must make effective judgment when you explain in details the philosophies of working in partnership making reference to the case study and your own work experience where possible (A.C 1.1).

M1 also achieved by not only explaining in detail how differences in working practices and policies affect collaborative working and but also the different policies put in place to ensure effective collaboration among care providers making to the given case study (A.C 2.3).
AND The student had submitted the work on time

M2 Select / design and apply appropriate methods / techniques

A range of sources of information have been used

To achieve M2 you must use appropriate range of resource materials such as Books, Journals and internet and cite all references and sources of material used both in-text citation and reference page consistently with the assignment using the Harvard referencing style.

M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings 

The appropriate structure and approach has been used

To achieve the M3, you must ensure that the appropriate structure, approach and academic language has been used consistently when applying the given case study in your work.

Your work must be concise and succinct, developing your academic arguments in an ordered way

D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions

Conclusions made through the synthesis of ideas, validating results against criteria.

To Achieve D1 the learner must demonstrate critical reflection when evaluating partnership relationships within health and social care service making reference to the white papers publications and policies on collaborative working linking clearly to Mr Ian case study (AC 1.2.)

Or
The learner has shown critical reflection when evaluating possible outcomes of partnership working for users of services, professionals and organizations linking it clearly to Mr Ian case study (AC3.1)

D2 Take responsibility for managing and organising activities

Independent thinking, demonstrated through projects or investigation activities

To achieve D2 the learner must have demonstrated independence of thought when reviewing the current legislation and organisational practices and policies for partnership working in health and social care and related it the Mr Ian case study. Showing study beyond that covered within the unit. (AC 2.2)

Or
Show clear evidence of independent thinking when devising strategies to improve outcomes for partnership working in health and social care services.(AC 3.3)

D3 Demonstrate convergent /lateral /creative thinking

Problems have been solved

To Achieve D3 learner must demonstrate creative thinking when analysing the models of partnership working across the Health and Social Care sector. Student must show evidence of application of their thinking when arguing for the best model approach for Mr Ian ( AC 2.1)

Or

Demonstrate convergent thinking and detailed analysis and solutions to potential barriers to partnership working in health and Social Care services linking clearly to Mr Ian (AC3.2)

ASSIGNMENT

Working in partnership is a key element of practice within health and social care. The concepts of collaborative working, consultation and joint ways of working are essential for effective service provision. It requires different health care providers to come together to share their knowledge and ideas on a particular areas for improvement. Those working in the health and social care sector are duty-bound to recognise the significance of promoting autonomy with individuals. They are expected to be attentive and work effectively in their own roles and responsibilities and they relate to others within the sector in an effective way to drive up the standard of care. Partnership working can help with bringing together skills, sharing information, achieving continuity of care, apportioning responsibility and accountability, co-ordinating resource planning and focusing on the needs of service users. In some cases negative results had been achieved which can be linked to various factors such as differences in professional perspective, lack of autonomy and non-joint working.

In this assignment you are expected to convey your knowledge, understanding of collaborative working and good practice as well as make relevant recommendations for improvement. You are to produce a REPORT titled:

Improving Working in Partnership across the Health and Social Care Sector: The Case study of Mr Ian.

Your report should be in three sections meeting all the assessment requirements. You must follow the report format available on stpmoodle.net. You are required to relate your answers to MR IAN SERIOUS CASE REVIEW. You should ensure you have studied the case review and use it both in and out of classroom. You must relate them to the section/assessment criteria and analyse them using different sources of information. The report must be submitted as one document.

Please note: The MR IAN (Mr I) SERIOUS CASE REVIEW and the summary of the case study are uploaded in the ‘assignment pack folder' on stpmoodle.net. You must research the internet and use other relevant materials to support your work.

Suggested word count this report is 4000 words plus or minus 10% including Executive summary, Introduction, conclusion.

Section A (covering AC 1.1, AC1.2; M1, M2, M3, D1) suggested word count 1,000
In relation to the given case study, carry out the following:
Explain the philosophy of working in partnership.
Evaluate the effectiveness of partnership relationships within Health and Social care
(Please Note: AC 1.1 can also be related to your own work place experience)

Section B (covering LO 2.1, 2.2, 2.3; M1, M2, M3, D2 and D3) suggested word count 1000
In relation to the given case study, carry out the following:
Analyse models of partnership working across the health and social care sector
Review current legislation and organisational practices and policies for partnership working in health and social care
Explain how differences in working practices and policies affect collaborative working.

Section C (covering LO 3.1, 3.2 3.3; M2 M3, D1, D2, D3) suggested word count 1000
In relation to the given case studies, carry out the following:
Evaluate possible outcomes of partnership working for users of services, professionals and organisations
Analyse the potential barriers to partnership working in health and social care services.
Devise strategies to improve outcomes for partnership working in health and social care services

Formative assessment: You will receive formative feedback and comments on your Report and this must be submitted in Week 5 (Section A), Week 8(Section B) and Week 10 (Section C). This can be shown to your lecturer as a printed version in class or emailed to your lecturer for one-to-one consultation or uploaded on the formative submission platform on stpmoodle. Formative assessment will take place to advise you on your progress throughout the term and ways in which you could improve before the final (summative submission). The feedback is for your benefit and is not part of your final grade for the unit. Formative feedback may however not be as detailed as the final feedback you receive, and may be in verbal and/or written form (at the teacher's discretion).