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SAGE PUBLISHING Commissioning For Health And Social Care by Institute of Public Care
This practical text takes you methodically and logically through the challenging task of commissioning and procuring public services across the health and social care sector. Split into four parts, it moves step-by-step through each stage of the commissioning cycle established by the Institute:PlanDoReviewAnalyseChapters include key terms which support learning, case studies which help you apply the theory to different contexts and exercises which encourage reflection. The book is essential reading for those taking postgraduate courses in commissioning and those studying management and leadership in health and social care at postgraduate level. It is also valuable reading for professionals working in the health and social care sector. An Introduction to Commissioning and ProcurementPart 1: AnalyseWhy, When and How to CommissionConducting Strategic Needs AssessmentsMapping ResourcesPart 2: PlanStrategic Analysis Tools for CommissioningManaging the Strategy and Communicating with StakeholdersTowards Effective Service DesignPart 3: Secure ServicesMarket FacilitationProcurement and the Contracting ProcessContracting for Personalised ServicesPart 4: ReviewManaging Service PerformanceDecommissioningAchieving Value for Money