Discuss the problems with excessive workload amongst healthcare staff and suggest some potential solutions.

• Assessment Coursework Essay
• Assessment element and code: 014
• Academic Year: 2021/2022
• Trimester: 2
• Module Title: Skills for Higher Education
• Module Code: MOD006960
• Level: 3
• Module Leader: Michael Willshere
• Word Limit: 1500 words This excludes bibliography and other items listed in rule 6.83 of the Academic Regulations: http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/academic/public/academic_regs.pdf
• Assessed Learning Outcomes 1 – 4
• Submission Deadline: Please refer the deadline on the VLE.

• This assignment must be completed individually.
• You must use the Harvard referencing system.
• Your work must indicate the number of words you have used. Written assignments must not exceed the specified maximum number of words. When a written assignment is marked, the excessive use of words beyond the word limit is reflected in the academic judgement of the piece of work which results in a lower mark being awarded for the piece of work (regulation 6.74).
• Assignment submissions are to be made anonymously. Do not include your name anywhere on your work. 2
• Write your student ID number at the top of every page.
• You must number all pages.

To achieve full marks, you must submit your work before the deadline. Work that is submitted late – up to five working days after the published submission deadline - will be accepted and marked. However, the element of the module’s assessment to which the work contributes will be capped with a maximum mark of 40%.

Work cannot be submitted if the period of 5 working days after the deadline has passed (unless there is an approved extension). Failure to submit within the relevant period will mean that you have failed the assessment.

Requests for short-term extensions will only be considered in the case of illness or other cause considered valid by the Director of Studies Team. Please contact DoS@london.aru.ac.uk. Requests must normally be received and agreed by the Director of Studies Team in writing at least 24 hours prior to the deadline. See rules 6.64-6.73: http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/academic/public/academic_regs.pdf

Mitigation: The deadline for submission of mitigation in relation to this assignment is no later than five working days after the submission date of this work. Please contact the Director of Studies Team - DoS@london.aru.ac.uk.

See rules 6.112 – 6.141: http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/academic/public/academic_regs.pdf

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

If you are studying either Health and Social Care or Business and Healthcare Management, you should write an essay of 1500 words which answers the following question:

1. Discuss the problems with excessive workload amongst healthcare staff and suggest some potential solutions.

If you are studying any other degree course, you should write an essay of 1500 words which answers the following question:

2. Discuss the business problems caused by a high turnover of staff and suggest some potential solutions.

You should use the source provided in the reading list and follow the essay structure provided below.

Reading List

If you are answering question 1, you must use the following source in your essay. You should independently find additional sources that support your points.

Johnson, J., Hall, L. H., Berzins, K., Baker, J., Melling, K. and Thompson, C. 2017. Mental healthcare staff well-being and burnout: A narrative review of trends, causes, implications, and recommendations for future interventions. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 27.1, pp. 20-32. [Online] Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29243348/

If you are answering question 2, you must use the following source in your essay. You should independently find additional sources that support your points.

Rathi, N. and Lee, K. 2017. Understanding the role of supervisor support in retaining employees and enhancing their satisfaction with life. Personnel Review, 46.8, pp. 1605- 1619. [Online] Available at: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/PR-11-2015- 0287/full/html

Essay Structure

Introduction

– 300 words

- Definition/scope of the essay

- Extent of the problem

- Thesis statement

Main Body

All main body paragraphs should contain a topic sentence, evidence from sources with citations, and comments on the evidence.

- Problem 1

– 250 words

- Problem 2

– 250 words

- Solution 1

– 250 words

- Solution 2

– 250 words

Conclusion – 200 words

- Summary of problems and solutions

- Recommendation for best practice - Predictions for the future

Reference List

Follow the Harvard Refencing guide on the digital library. https://library.aru.ac.uk/referencing/harvard.htm

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

This is a skills module. As a result, you will be assessed on how well you have developed the research and writing skills practised during the year.

Allocation of Marks

Your grade will be based on how well you address the following points:

1. Task fulfilment: a direct and full response to the question.

2. Structure: clear paragraphs and logical flow.

3. Use of sources: the reliability of the source and how you use the source to support your points.

4. Use of language: The accuracy of your grammar and vocabulary. Also, how well you are able to paraphrase or summarise the source.