CONTINUOUS QUALITY MONITORING AND ACCREDITATION

Catalog description

In this course, students will explore foundations and concepts of health care accreditation and continuous quality improvement. Students will discuss the concept of quality assurance based on standards set by selected accreditation, regulatory, licensing, and certification programs. In addition, they will explore the interface of accreditation and reimbursement. Students will study various health information systems to analyze health care accreditation, government mandates, legal implications, and regulatory activities that impact consumer outcomes.