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Feb 27, 2025
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NURS 472 - Quality Measurement in an Electronic Age (3 units) CO9
This course examines the role of information systems and quality improvement processes used to monitor and improve healthcare outcomes. Covers use of information management to impact cost, safety, and coordination of care. Includes adaptations to information access and management in diverse healthcare settings.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to RN to BSN program.
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Summer
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply selected nursing informatics concepts to the measurement of health care quality in the U.S. health care system.
2. analyze the contributions of nursing informatics to patient care outcomes.
3. evaluate current and emerging technologies to optimize safety, cost effectiveness, and coordination of health care services.
4. utilize select theories that guide the application of informatics to improve health outcomes.
5. promote policies that incorporate ethical principles and legal standards in the use of health and information technologies.
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