Master of Science in Healthcare Management
MH60603 Hospital Support Services introduces students to the management of essential clinical and non-clinical support services that enable hospitals to operate safely, efficiently, and effectively. The module covers key areas such as pharmacy and therapeutic services, laboratory and medical imaging services, biomedical engineering and maintenance, IT and medical equipment management, cleansing and laundry services, and other supporting hospital systems. Students will examine service organisation, workflow, quality assurance, patient and staff safety, infection prevention, equipment and technology management, data protection, regulatory compliance, resource utilisation, cost control, and interprofessional coordination. Emphasis is placed on applying management principles, risk-based decision-making, continuous quality improvement, and emerging technologies to ensure that hospital support services contribute to safe patient care, reliable hospital operations, efficient use of resources, and better healthcare outcomes.
5 Lessons
Updated: Sep 2026