Summer 2020
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Course No: PUBH.5120-061; SIS Class Nbr: 1609; SIS Term: 2940
Course Status: Registration Closed
Course Description
This course focuses on a multi-disciplinary approach to operations analysis, process redesign and quality improvement in health care. Focus is placed on the tools, methods and processes used for improving work flow processes, patient safety and performance in a variety of health care settings. Students study the history, development and principles of quality improvement in healthcare.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: Graduate level or Instructor permission.
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Kimberly Flodin
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2020 Summer: May 18 to Jul 26
- Chat Hours: Mon 6-7pm*
- Course Level: Graduate
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Tuition: $1725
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate
in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers,
and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended.
Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the
scheduled times.
Related Programs: Graduate Certificate in Health Service Management, M.P.H. in Healthcare Management, M.S. in Health Information Management: Health Informatics Option, M.S. in Health Information Management: Health Service Management Option, DNP in Nursing Practice
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