Quality, Safety & Informatics (NU 714)

Term: 2024-2025 20 Spring

Faculty

	Natalie R LoschiavoShow MyInfo popup for Natalie R Loschiavo
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	Karen R KidderShow MyInfo popup for Karen R Kidder
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	Michelle Leigh KrakarShow MyInfo popup for Michelle Leigh Krakar
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Description

This course focuses on the intersection of quality improvement, patient safety, and health informatics, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to lead change in healthcare settings. Students will study healthcare quality frameworks, patient safety principles, and informatics tools such as electronic health records and data analytics. Emphasis will be placed on understanding ethical and legal considerations and considering concepts of data security, evaluation of patient-centered care, and interprofessional collaboration. By the course's end, students will be prepared to participate in quality improvement initiatives, enhance patient safety practices, and leverage informatics to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
Offered: Online