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Course Descriptions
Course descriptions for the Health Systems Management program:
(see Course Curriculum for complete course listing)
380 Organizational Dynamics
Integral to management practice is the acquisition of theoretical frameworks that explain organizational theories, management models and decision-making strategies related to health care systems and care delivery. In addition to providing a conceptual understanding of management practice, this course focuses on the development of interpersonal skills and effective leadership styles through role preparation, communication theories and the application of change strategies. (3 credits) « Back
381A Introduction to Health Informatics
Health informatics is the management and transformation of health data into information and knowledge to improve aspects of health outcomes such as cost, quality, safety, and/or satisfaction. This survey course focuses on information systems in clinical settings and the use of information for health systems management. (3 credits) « Back
382 Leadership
Theories and models of leadership are explored and students assess their personal leadership styles. Application of leadership theory in complex organization is explored. (3 credits) « Back
383A Continuous Quality Improvement and Outcomes Measures
This course has two related foci: quality improvement models/methods and the measurement of client outcomes across a broad range of healthcare settings. Students learn the systematic methods of CQI, based on the work of Deming and others. These statistical and applied research methods are linked to the measurement of outcomes. The use of various outcome measurement instruments is explored. (3 credits) « Back
384 Directed Reading
This is a directed reading course which introduces contemporary works from leaders who are influencing society and healthcare. (2 credits) « Back
385A Health Care Financial Management
Students in this course apply accounting, economic principles, and financial management strategies to the management of health care resources in health care organizations. Students acquire a degree of proficiency at computerized spreadsheet utilization to enhance efficient financial analysis. (3 credits) « Back
386 Management Practicum I
The students apply models of CQI organizational behavior, outcome measurement, informatics, and financial management in a selected health care setting. This practicum provides students with an opportunity to work closely with a manager in a variety of health care settings. The students experience positive role modeling while contributing to the functioning of the health care agency. Students work on agency designated projects throughout the practicum. Prerequisite: HSM students must have completed or be enrolled in all specialty and core courses. (3 credits) « Back
387 Management Practicum II
This practicum provides the student with an opportunity to work closely with a manager in one of a variety of health care settings. The student has an opportunity to observe and practice management and leadership skills in a health care organization. The role of a leader is explored in the context of the changing health care environment. In addition, the student works on agency designated projects and presents the process and results of a completed project to the student group. (3 credits) « Back
388 Management Strategies for Health Care Systems
This course will focus on long-term strategic issues that will affect financing, organization and delivery of health care services. Market driven organizations/services are at the core of the course with emphasis on designing as well as operationalizing strategies at the executive and middle management levels as individuals and part of a team. (3 credits) « Back
389 Health Care Management of Populations
This course provides a framework for students to develop and apply both an ethical and a theoretical framework for population-based care management. Students develop a framework for measuring client satisfaction, quality of care, resource efficiency and explore principles of multidisciplinary collaboration. (3 credits) « Back
395 APN Role Within the U.S. Healthcare Delivery System
This course provides students with an understanding of how the U.S. healthcare system works, including major components of both service delivery and financing of care. Students analyze and evaluate the healthcare delivery system, focusing on the role of the Advanced Practice Nurse within the system. The relationships between and among the various stakeholders , including consumers, providers, payers, regulatory agencies, and policy makers, are explored as well as their impact on healthcare delivery. The focus is on economic implications of health planning, organization of personnel and resources, design of payment systems, and cost effectiveness of healthcare delivery. (3 credits) « Back
399A Scientific Underpinnings for Advanced Nursing Practice
This course explores the scientific and philosophical underpinnings of advanced nursing practice. Methods by which nursing knowledge is generated and levels of evidence informing nursing practice will be investigated. Use of advanced search strategies to support evidence-based practice is emphasized. This course builds on the student's basic understanding of the relationships among theory, evidence, and practice. (3 credits) « Back
399B Conceptualization and Integration of Evidence for Advanced Nursing Practice
This course provides the student with the opportunity to explore a relevant problem in advanced nursing practice. Concepts related to the selected problem are identified and critically appraised. Methodologies to generate evidence will be presented to examine knowledge related to the selected problem and make practice recommendations. (3 credits) « Back
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