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Apr 25, 2024
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CHS 617 - Quality Improvement in Health Services (3 units)
An introduction to quality improvement science in different health care settings.
Recommended Preparation: CHS 280 ; CHS 340 .
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Independent Study: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to describe the evolution of the health care systems and Quality Management/Improvement Programs and focus on its future.
2. Students will be able to articulate the origin and necessity for standards for accreditation of health service entities.
3. Students will be able to describe the most current Quality Management/Improvement Program principles and techniques for health care/services.
4. Students will be able to illustrate the use of data and statistics for an effective Quality Management/Improvement Program.
5. Students will be able to practice in an inter- and/or trans-disciplinary team in a QI project.
6. Students will be able to describe how patient safety issues lead to performance improvement.
7. Students will be able to discuss how the Affordable Care Act is utilizing Health Care Report Cards, Pay For Performance and other strategies for improving the quality of health care.
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