Crisis leadership: a case for inclusion in accredited Master of Public Health program curricula

Hertelendy, Attila; Chekijian, Sharon; McNulty, Eric; Mitchell, Cheryl; Grimes, Jennifer O.; Durneva, Polina; Ranse, Jamie; Voskanyan, Amalia; Nazarian, V; Rawaf, Salman; Tabche, Celine; Ciottone, Gregory R.

doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2022.05.012

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“…Менеджер-епідеміолог здатний застосовувати принципи системного мислення та політику щодо інфекційних захворювань під час планування та розробки адекватних заходів, як відповідь на небезпечну епідемічну ситуацію. Навчальні програми у сфері громадського здоров'я мають бути зосереджені на розвитку лідерської компетентності, щоб підготувати випускників одночасно керувати складними кризовими подіями та системними потрясіннями [29]. Важливою в діяльності епідеміолога є навичка написання наукової статі для публікації в рецензованому науковому журналі та здатність підготовки матеріалів для виступу з доповіддю на науковій конференції.…”

Section: рисунок 1 основні предметні області підготовки епідеміологів...unclassified

Peculiarities of Training Personnel Resources of the Public Health System in the Sphere of Epidemiology

Petrusevych,

Zublenko

2024

Clin. and prev. med.

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Aim. An analysis of educational approaches to the training of specialists in the public health system in the field of epidemiology in Ukraine and the world was carried out with the definition of the main competencies, in accordance with the best educational international practices. Conducting an analysis of educational approaches to the training of specialists in the public health system in the field of epidemiology in Ukraine and the world with the definition of core competencies, in accordance with the best educational international practices. Materials and methods. Critical narrative literature review, based on scientific works indexed in the scientometric databases Medline, Google Scholar, PubMed, with directory of open access journals (Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)) and data from the global network educational (TEPHINET) was conducted. Results. The world experience of training specialists in the field of epidemiology, with the aim of strengthening the health care system, shows that efforts are being directed to the training of practically oriented specialists. The main subject areas are necessary for the modern training of epidemiologists in the field of public health: epidemiological method and biostatistics, epidemiological surveillance and biosafety, epidemiology of infectious and non-infectious diseases, communication, management and leadership, computer skills. An epidemiologist must possess basic competencies: apply epidemiological research methods, synthesis of knowledge and interpretation of data to monitor diseases, respond to outbreaks, manage public health surveillance, manage staff and resources, develop written and oral communications. There is a valid opinion that competences in the field of epidemiology should be standardized, which would make the epidemiologist universal in different countries aimed at formation qualified and experienced epidemiologists who can detect, investigate and control disease outbreaks; conduct observations; analyze epidemiological data; measure the impact of interventions; and conduct applied epidemiological studies. Conclusions. The practical orientation of educational programs should provide a strong component for creating a sustainable capacity to respond to emergency situations in the field of health care at the national, regional and global levels. The Ukrainian approach to the training of epidemiologists requires changes using programs that combine theoretical learning with the predominant experience of practical work, taking into account the basic competencies with elements of mentoring and peer training, should meet modern standards of andragogy and approaches to motivating future specialists to learn throughout their lives.

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Peculiarities of Training Personnel Resources of the Public Health System in the Sphere of Epidemiology

Petrusevych,

Zublenko

2024

Clin. and prev. med.

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“…Despite these challenges, only 55% of accredited public health schools offer any kind of course on public health leadership (12). Even when they do, the emphasis is more often, as noted by Ganz, on external strategy ("head") and action ("hands"), and less often on the personal narrative of motivation ("heart") (13).…”

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Exploring the spiritual foundations of public health leadership

Koh,

Tso,

Dougherty

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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The Covid-19 pandemic has laid bare the challenges of public health leadership. Faced with criticism, threats, and even violence, many public health leaders have left the field. A healthier future for the nation may well rest on training aspiring public health leaders to build deeper capacity for perseverance, healing, and resilience. Reflecting the growing experience of a team of public health educators at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (Harvard Chan), this article offers recommendations for public health schools to recognize, and incorporate into leadership education, themes of spirituality—ie, the way people seek ultimate meaning and purpose and deep connectedness to something larger than themselves. Doing so can serve as a foundation for the lifelong journey of leadership. Over the past decade, Harvard Chan has incorporated meaning, purpose, and connectedness themes to complement more traditional coursework addressing research and translation. While many established leadership frameworks address the “what” and “how” of career development, the spirituality framework can support aspiring leaders to more fully understand their “why” and its alignment with challenging work. Such a deeply personal topic, traditionally kept private, has been shared and nurtured in Harvard Chan classrooms through a range of pedagogical strategies including personal reflection, one-on- one coaching, experiential learning, case discussions, and candid conversations with public health leaders. By encouraging a values-based foundation for decision-making in crises and difficult leadership moments, such grounding can help aspiring leaders navigate the challenges of public health leadership that inevitably lie ahead.

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“…Hertelendy et al (21) found that 55% of accredited Master of Public Health programs in the United States provide Leadership training courses, and only one program offered a crisis resource management leadership course. The authors state that the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change brought emergencies to the forefront for health systems, so public health curricula must emphasize leadership competencies to prepare their graduates to lead complex crisis events.…”

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Simulation as a key training method for inculcating public health leadership skills: a mixed methods study

Dopelt,

Shevach,

Vardimon

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundSuccessful management of public health challenges requires developing and nurturing leadership competencies. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of training simulations to assess public health leadership and decision-making competencies during emergencies as an effective learning and training method.MethodsWe examined the effects of two simulation scenarios on public health school students in terms of their experience (compared to face-to-face learning) and new skills acquired for dealing with similar emergent situations in the future. A mixed-methods design included developing a validated and pre-tested questionnaire with open-and closed-ended questions that examined the simulation impact and the degree of student satisfaction with the conditions in which it was conducted. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with the students after going through the simulations. The questionnaire results were evaluated using descriptive analytics. The interviews were analyzed using thematic analyses. All data were collected during June 2022.ResultsThe questionnaire results indicate that students strengthened their interpersonal communication skills and learned about the importance of listening to the opinions of others before formulating their positions. Four themes emerged from 16 in-depth interviews, according to Kolb’s experimental learning cycle. Students emphasized the effectiveness of experiential learning versus traditional classroom learning. The simulation scenarios were felt to realistically convey critical issues regarding leadership, decision-making, and teamwork challenges. They effectively conveyed the importance of building a culture of conducting substantive and respectful discussions.ConclusionSimulation is a powerful pedagogical training tool for public health leadership competencies. Simulations were seen to be advantageous over face-to-face learning in imparting a range of leadership skills and hands-on practice. We recommend integrating simulations in all public health leadership training programs.

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Crisis leadership: a case for inclusion in accredited Master of Public Health program curricula

Cited by 6 publications

References 25 publications

Peculiarities of Training Personnel Resources of the Public Health System in the Sphere of Epidemiology

Peculiarities of Training Personnel Resources of the Public Health System in the Sphere of Epidemiology

Exploring the spiritual foundations of public health leadership

Simulation as a key training method for inculcating public health leadership skills: a mixed methods study

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