Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care

Aim

The aim of this unit is to enable learners to develop understanding of the importance of working positively in partnership with others in health and social care.

Learning outcomes

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 organisations

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.