Health Care Management Foundations ((3 Units))

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction and overview to Health Care Management Foundations by focusing on the circumstances unique to the health care industry and its ever-changing environment.  Health care organizational adaptation and survival through leadership elements are identified and presented both via the book, video lectures and a multitude of articles.  Students will identify leadership responsibilities and present papers and videos covering topics including planning, decision making, organizing, staffing, budget preparations, training, staff development, motivation, conflict management, communications, and documentation.  The class concludes with topics including improving performance, human resource management, and day to day management for health professionals as managers.