Quality Improvement & Evidence-Based Practice I

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This course will focus on theory, methods and tools necessary for advanced practice leaders to facilitate quality improvement (QI) in the healthcare setting. Emphasis on the role of Evidence-based Practice (EBP) and Evidence-based Management (EBM) in clinical and management decision making within quality improvement programs will be included. Analysis of economic, social and political issues that affect quality in today ’s healthcare setting will be examined.