NURS 6132 Business Administration for High Reliability Healthcare Organizations
This course examines the concepts of financial and human resource management as well as strategies for application in nursing practice within the federal health care system. Attributes of High Reliability Organizations and how to blend these elements into the business components of healthcare to positively impact patient outcomes are examined. Strategies to gain the "competitive advantage" in the business end of health care are explored, as well as tools and techniques facilitating decision-making for patient care programs with a focus on patient safety and improving patient outcomes. Students will utilize critical thinking skills that incorporate evidence to support best practices in the development of strategies focused on improving manpower and resource utilization. They will also critically analyze financial information and its impact on operational performance. The culmination of this course is the creation of a comprehensive business plan that demonstrates competencies supporting efficient and effective administration of resources for quality health care delivery across the organization.