BIOS6970

Quality Monitoring

10 Units 6000 Level Course

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.
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
Teaching Methods Email Discussion Group
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments 3 Marked Assignment worth 32% each. Exercises worth 4%.
Contact Hours Email Discussion Group: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term