Health Administration - Courses

This course introduces the history and evolution of our health care system.  The structure and function of health care organizations, internally and with one another, is examined in depth. A systems approach to administration and management is covered within the health care context.  The organization of health services is reviewed with an overview of the interaction among, the integration of, the major health care subsystems: primary; secondary; tertiary; long-term; palliative; special populations/disorders.  Delivering health care in a systematic and integrated framework is stressed throughout the course. In addition, 该课程涵盖美国健康保险行业的现状和服务报销.  The status of managed care and its continuing evolution is examined in depth.  详细研究了私人和公共报销结构和职能以及报销管理原则的应用. Entry Course

本课程探讨了医疗保健机构的组织领导力，以及有远见的领导者在赋予员工权力方面所扮演的角色, providing the environment for effective work units, and harnessing diversity (organizational, cognitive and physio-cultural) for competitive advantage. Pre-req or concurrent course: GHLH 5400.

This module is an introduction to quantitative research methods in general and health care research methods in particular.  First, an overview of research is given with attention to various purposes and approaches.  Next, the components of the quantitative research process are studied; including the research problem, review of the literature, methodology, human subjects concerns, collection of data, analysis, results of the data, and conclusions.  Statistical software is introduced as a tool to analyze, interpret and present data.  Emphasis is on understanding the concepts of statistical analysis, choosing appropriate tools, and procedures to use in a given context, using the computer to carry out the procedures, and then interpreting the computer results within the given context.  Pre-req or concurrent course: GHLH 5400.

This course introduces all of the fundamental elements of informatics; health information systems, health records systems, and information technology.  涵盖了医疗保健组织的临床和管理信息需求以及计算机工具的使用.  Students will study the interrelationships between administrative data and clinical systems.  Students will study the differences between and Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Electronic Health Record (EHR), and a Personal Health Record (PHR).  本课程亦涵盖卫生资讯交换(HIE)的角色及功能，例如区域卫生资讯组织(RHIO)。.此外，本课程旨在满足学生在健康传播以及临床和行政卫生专业的需要.  学生将学习规划沟通框架的核心概念以及报告策略, communication for policy and advocacy, and health literacy and numeracy.  Pre-req or concurrent course: GHLH 5400.

This course addresses Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement and Risk Management in health care from a systems thinker's point of view. 课程的概念框架是双重的:1)持续质量改进/全面质量管理(CQI/TQM)和结果评估, currently the most comprehensive and well-established framework for Healthcare Quality Management, and 2) Risk Management, which is the most effective way of preventing adverse quality of care issues. 本课程的主题包括:1)从1900年至今的医疗质量管理的历史, 包括医疗保健组织认证联合委员会(JCAHO)和国家质量保证委员会(NCQA)的作用, 2)简要介绍系统思维的原理及其在医疗环境中的应用, 3) the Principles, Processes and Tools of Quality management, 4) an overview of other approaches to Quality Management (e.g., Six Sigma in Health Care, Re-engineering, ISO 9000) and how they fit into the CQI/TQM framework, 5) the history of Risk Management in health care, 6) Risk management techniques such as risk reduction, informed consent, the medical record as evidence of quality care, reporting adverse occurrences, and communicating with distressed or angry patients/families, and 7) the introduction and use of these concepts and tools in real healthcare settings today. Student will earn a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and understand how to implement, perform, interpret and apply Lean Six Sigma in a skilled yet limited and/or supportive context. Student will also earn the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Certificate in Basic Safety. Student will choose one course – either GHLH 5550 or GBUS 5650. Pre-req or concurrent course: GHLH 5400.

Project management has been proven to be the most effective method of delivering products within cost, schedule, and resource constraints. 这个密集的实践课程为您提供技能，以确保您的项目按时和按预算完成，同时为用户提供他们期望的产品. 您将获得项目管理基础知识的强大工作知识，并能够立即使用该知识有效地管理工作项目. At the end of the course, you will be able to identify and manage the product scope, build a work breakdown structure, create a project plan, create the project budget, define and allocate resources, manage the project development, identify and manage risks, and understand the project procurement process. Student will receive the training needed to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam; PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is an entry-level certification for project practitioners, designed for those with less experience. 软件和材料由学校承担，学生负责安排CAPM认证测试并支付费用. Student will choose one course – either GHLH 5550 or GBUS 5650. Pre-req or concurrent course: GHLH 5400.

Because health care administration is increasingly complex, 许多领导者正在转向领导力培训——长期以来，商业领袖和体育明星成功地使用了这种培训——以提高他们作为领导者的效率.  Being coached by a leadership coach is not about fixing one’s weaknesses; it is about embracing who one really is.  Leadership coaching, as a leadership development tool, is about tapping into one’s strengths, gifts, and unique abilities – why a leader has been so successful so far.  Effective coaching builds employee skills, addresses shortcomings, develops leadership capability, and enhances executive performance.  调查显示，多个组织级别的员工都认为培训非常有用，并要求更多和更高质量的培训.  Learning how to become an effective coach requires developing a distinct set of competencies.  This course builds on the Organizational Leadership module and will help you build the knowledge, skills, 以及更有效地指导自己和周围人的能力，以提高领导能力和工作绩效. 本课程回顾了卫生保健系统中人力资源管理和劳动关系的现状. In addition, the course examines human resource planning, recruiting, retention, orientation, job analysis/descriptions, performance appraisal and orientation.  Current employment and labor law is examined for its impact on health care organizations and employees.  学生将探索有组织的劳工和卫生管理员的角色/职责在与非工会或工会单位互动时的地位. Pre-req or concurrent course: GHLH 5400.

This course focuses on cost centers and profit centers, and examines cost accounting, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting and variance analysis, and relevant costs for decision-making. 在美国的卫生保健财政系统的结构和功能进行审查，学生学习资金的各种来源, both private and public, as they flow through third-party payers to the care providers/facilities.   本课程从管理框架出发，重点关注由管理职能驱动的决策，探讨个人卫生保健组织内的财务问题.  The unique aspects of health care and non-profit financing are also major themes of the course.  Pre-req or concurrent course: GHLH 5400.

本课程回顾了各级政府政策的形成，以及它如何影响和规范美国的医疗保健服务.  Administrative compliance to health care regulation is a key focal point of the course.  Laws governing the relationship between patients and health care providers/organizations are reviewed.  医疗保健法是通过研究直接影响医疗保健服务和设施管理的判例法来审查的. Pre-req or concurrent course: GHLH 5400.

This is the capstone research course in the health administration program.  All other required courses must be completed before registering for this course.  This course reviews strategic thinking and planning from a systems perspective. 学生将整合以前课程的知识和信息，并运用战略规划工具, techniques and data for the development of an integrative research experience.  课程的高潮是由学生选择的医疗保健行业部门的综合商业计划的发展.  Students may work independently or petition the instructor to produce a team-developed business plan. Part I of Capstone Project. Pre-req GHLH 5400 and GHLH 5200; May be taken concurrently with GHLH 5600, GHLH 5550 or GBUS 5650, GHLH 5900, GHLH 5800; GHLH 6000, GHLH 5050

本课程准备卫生保健专业人员领导变革和推动医疗保健组织在21世纪的转型st century.  The elements studied are an achievement orientation, managing ethically, values-based leadership, community service, innovation, relationship building, accountability, and process and project management. Part II of Capstone Project. Pre-req GHLH 5400; GHLH 5200, and GHLH 6900 ; May be taken concurrently with GHLH 5600, GHLH 5550 or GBUS 5650, GHLH 5900, GHLH 5800; GHLH 6000, and  GHLH 5050