Patient Care Support and Management Systems ((2 credit hours))

Catalog description

Presents systems employed throughout healthcare in support of patient care and patient management efforts with regard to their application, operation, and routine evaluation. Emphasizes systems that influence patient care in an indirect manner rather than directly providing patient care. Focuses on variety of systems including utility power systems, water and medical gas systems, nurse call systems, patient beds, sterilizers, infant abduction systems, and telemedicine. Lecture/Laboratory: 2.0 credits (37.5 contact hours).