This course explores workforce environment issues associated with employment within health care organizations. Topics include infection prevention and control, workforce safety, noise, supply chain management, OSHA and disaster planning to name a few. Quality and patient safety are emphasized from the standpoint of organizational planning, continuous quality improvement, and resource allocation.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: HSM 110.
Outcomes: 1) Define the role of healthcare management in providing a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors; 2) Define the role of healthcare administrators in pandemic preparedness and response; 3) Describe how quality and patient safety initiatives impact the workforce environment; 4) Describe how physical plant assets and deficits impact the workforce environment; 5) Describe how a diverse workforce and patient population impact the workforce environment; 6) Explain the influence of healthcare regulatory organizations on management decision-making; and 7) Understand large-scale environmental planning and practices, such as hazardous waste disposal and disaster preparedness.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: HSM 110.
Outcomes: 1) Define the role of healthcare management in providing a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors; 2) Define the role of healthcare administrators in pandemic preparedness and response; 3) Describe how quality and patient safety initiatives impact the workforce environment; 4) Describe how physical plant assets and deficits impact the workforce environment; 5) Describe how a diverse workforce and patient population impact the workforce environment; 6) Explain the influence of healthcare regulatory organizations on management decision-making; and 7) Understand large-scale environmental planning and practices, such as hazardous waste disposal and disaster preparedness.