NUR 6410 - Methods for Measuring Quality in Health and Educational Systems

This course analyzes various levels of quality found in health care systems and educational institutions for the purposes of comprehensive evaluation and to improve individual, operational and organizational effectiveness. The course presents knowledge about major theories of quality management and quality metrics with actual case and practice examples. Additionally, the course will examine managerial, operational, and clinical rating systems used to evaluate quality levels and how much quality levels may or must be targeted for improvement. Students are expected to participate in the development of specific quality measures and explain the prospective use of such measures in an operational, practice, or organizational system.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Admission to the Masters of Science in Nursing or instructor approval.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to Graduate Students only.