NURS-7016 Didactic/Clinical II: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety in Healthcare

Didactic: Explores the theoretical foundations and application of quality improvement methods, tools, and strategies needed to increase organizational effectiveness. Focuses on measurement and accountability in health care delivery systems through the examination and analysis of data, structures, processes, and outcomes. Prepares the student to lead and practice in organizations that advance high-reliability principles, patient centered care, patient safety, inter-professional teamwork, disaster preparedness, and continuous learning.

Clinical: Apply principles of quality and safety to identify areas of improvement in healthcare systems and promote patient centered care. Translates evidence into practice to change a process or outcome and develop innovative solutions related to health care delivery and populations. Actively engages in leadership in the practice setting to promote collaborative practice and demonstrate advanced practice competencies as a leader. Includes 150 direct clinical hours and 60 indirect clinical hours.