Examines and applies theories of organizational behavior, systems thinking and leadership to quality improvement strategies that minimize errors and optimize positive clinical outcomes. Participation in selected patient safety and quality improvement initiatives provide opportunity to apply and evaluate the relevance of theoretical concepts to real world healthcare challenges.
Acceptance to RN to BSN Program
Course Learning Outcomes
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Provide person-centered care for diverse populations to promote health and wellness.
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Utilize organizational leadership skills to collaborate with healthcare teams in a community and/or health care agency to promote safe and effective quality care.
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Utilize reliable evidence to inform and support clinical decisions which shape healthcare delivery and policy.
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Manage information and technology to promote communication, access research, and other reliable evidence, and mitigate error in a variety of healthcare systems.
Core Topics
- Theoretical basis
- Healthcare systems
- Quality improvement models
- Patient safety initiatives
- Resource management
- Organizational change principles