NURS 6132 Business Administration for High Reliability Healthcare Organizations
This course examines financial and human resource management concepts and strategies for application in nursing practice within the federal health care system. 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 use critical thinking skills to support best practices to improve manpower and resource utilization. Students analyze financial information and its impact on operational performance critically. The course is creating a comprehensive business plan that demonstrates competencies supporting efficient and effective administration of resources for quality health care delivery across the organization.