NU - 804 Health Outcomes Management

Credits: 3

Students will explore the interdisciplinary concepts and strategies that contribute to optimal health outcomes in a variety of health settings. Emphasis will be placed on advocacy for quality healthcare through analyzing the impact of economic disparities, cultural dimensions, and social factors on health outcomes. Quality indicators, safety initiatives, systems of accountability, and benchmarking are integrated in the analysis of population health care outcomes. Students are ultimately prepared to integrate outcomes research into the ethical provision of patient care.

Prerequisite: NU 800 and NU 802