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MPH5271 · Implementation and innovation in health care
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
In this unit you will examine the organisation of health care systems and the strategic approaches required to lead improvement and innovation. You will critically analyse system structures and apply relevant change management and leadership strategies. Theoretical foundations, including systems theory and implementation science, will be explored to support the design and implementation of effective health care initiatives. You will identify key interest and knowledge holders and develop engagement plans to support project planning and execution. You will investigate barriers and enablers to implementation at both individual and organisational levels, with a focus on developing strategies to enhance uptake and sustainability of innovations. You will also examine the role of data in evaluating health care improvement, identifying appropriate variables and outcomes to assess impact. You will finish the unit by developing a project plan, integrating principles of design, management, and implementation to support health system improvement.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Hospital | First semester | Activities scheduled as a mix of on-campus and online activities in a block period (BLD-BLK) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applied theory report (2,200 words) | Written | 40% | — |
| 2 | Knowledge and interest holder identification and engagement plan (2,200 words) | Written | 40% | — |
| 3 | Health care improvement/innovation pitch (1 page summary and 10-minute presentation) | Presentation | 20% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Critically analyse how health care systems are organised, including applying innovation methods and leadership strategies.
- Identify and apply systems theory and implementation science theories to health care improvement and innovation.
- Identify key interest and knowledge holders for health care improvement and develop an engagement plan for project planning and implementation.
- Investigate barriers and enablers to implementation of health care improvement and innovation at the individual and organisational level and propose strategies to improve implementation.
- Identify and appraise key data variables and outcomes used to demonstrate impact of health care improvement and innovation initiatives.
- Develop and communicate a project plan for health care improvement and innovation projects.
Workload
The MHSM delivery is multimodal and will comprise 3 block days during the semester, with the remainder of delivery being online. The average number of contact and online and study hours per week during the semester is 12 hours.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | — |
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