Description
The course addresses concepts and processes of quality improvement, structure, process and outcome indicators in health care delivery systems. Concepts studied include quality improvement initiatives that integrate socio-cultural factors affecting the delivery of nursing and healthcare services.
Instruction Modes
In-Person On-Campus
Grade Modes
Pass/Fail (P), Standard (S)
Department(s)
College/School
School of Nursing
Start Term
Fall 2023 Semester
Objective
1. Use system-based technology in data collection, management and evaluation in the development of quality improvement initiatives.
Objective
2. Apply evidence- based practices in the identification and development of quality improvement initiatives.
Objective
3. Use the principles to create improvement project using knowledge and expertise in assessing organizations, identifying systems issues and changes in practice deliver.
Objective
4. Determine interprofessional collaboration strategies and principles to develop quality improvement projects.
Objective
5. Apply leadership principles to measure and enhance organizational performance in health care systems.
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6. Evaluate leadership skills needed to collaborate for quality improvement initiatives.
Objective
7. Develop quality improvement projects that promote patient safety, social justice and health equity.
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8. Design quality improvement initiatives to promote health and safety of individuals, communities and organizations.