Overview
Description
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.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Junior or Senior standing.
Recommended Preparation
- Enrollment in a healthcare-related major is strongly encouraged.
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Junior or Senior standing.
Recommended Preparation
Enrollment in a healthcare-related major is strongly encouraged.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring and Summer
Terms
spring, summer
Core
CO9
Restrictions
Junior or Senior standing.
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- apply selected informatics concepts to the measurement of healthcare quality in the U.S. healthcare system.
- analyze the contributions of quality measurement to healthcare outcomes.
- articulate current and emerging technologies to improve health outcomes.
- utilize select theories that guide the application of informatics to improve health outcomes.
- examine policies relevant to the use of health and information technologies.