BIOS6970
Quality Monitoring
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2006, 2005, 2004
Describes methods for monitoring performance and outcomes in health services and how the results of these monitoring programs can lead to quality improvement initiatives. Assists the student to understand and appraise measurement and monitoring tools such as management information systems, customer surveys, incident reporting systems and adverse event surveys, clinical performance indicators, benchmarking, and clinical guidelines and pathways.
| Objectives | This course assists the student to understand and appraise measurement and monitoring tools such as management information systems, customer surveys, incident reporting systems and adverse event surveys, clinical performance indicators, benchmarking and clinical guidelines and pathways. | ||
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| Content | Many of the quantitative methods for monitoring health care outcomes are poorly understood and are often misused. This course describes methods for monitoring performance and outcomes in health services and how the results of these monitoring programs can lead to quality improvement initiatives. | ||
| Replacing Course(s) | N/A | ||
| Transition | N/A | ||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||
| Assumed Knowledge | PUBH6150 Introduction to Quality Improvement | ||
| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : Paper Based External Mode |
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| Teaching Methods | Email Discussion Group | ||
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| Contact Hours | Email Discussion Group: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |