NUR 4510 - Healthcare Quality and Safety

Credits: 3
Lecture: 45
Lab: 0

Examines and analyzes quality management and safety for system effectiveness to improve the outcomes of healthcare. Topics will include quality improvement efforts, research and ethical issues, basic safety design principles and national patient safety resources. Additionally, students will explore and analyze the role of the healthcare leader as it relates to the healthcare system. Included in this analysis is the delivery of safe, effective and efficient patient care. Topics will include the healthcare environment, federal and state laws/regulations and oversight of the magnet status journey. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s): Accepted into the program
Corequisite(s): None