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Course:
Health Care Policy & Finance
NURS
608

Health Care Policy & Finance

Hours

2.0 Credit, 2 Lecture, 0 Lab

Semester

Winter
Knowledge and skills influencing health care policy; utilizing fiscal accountability to provide quality cost-effective care.

Public Health, Quality Improvement, Policy Process

Identify current public health issues, quality improvement initiatives, and policy processes to improve the care of patients from diverse backgrounds.

Organizational Knowledge

Promote quality patient care on facility, system, and political levels while utilizing organizational knowledge.

Balancing Treatment Costs and Patient Care Outcomes

Balance knowledge of treatment costs and patient care outcomes which can influence the healthcare business.

Economic and Legal Factors

Create solutions for economic and legal issues that influence healthcare populations.

Communication Strategies

Employ effective communication strategies when interacting with policymakers and stakeholders.

Human Values, Diversity, and Spirituality

Reflects an understanding of human values, diversity, and spirituality while leading with faith and integrity.

Provides Care in Compassionate and Respectful Manner

Recognizes the inherent worth of all individuals and advocates for patient health in a compassionate and respectful manner.