US Health Systems

2 Credits · Level: Graduate

This course will explore the distribution of finance, and organization in delivery of health care services, accreditation, licensure, laws governing scope of practice and regulatory agencies. The dynamics of the major challenges affecting today’s healthcare will be taught in the context of various healthcare settings. This course draws on behavioral, social, political and organizational sciences to analyze organizational effectiveness within health systems. The student will learn to develop action strategies to influence change when the analysis indicates the need for improvement. The course emphasizes the role of the CRNA in leadership positions to design processes and systems for others in an interdisciplinary environment to promote optimal patient outcomes. Analytical skills are developed through class discussion of case studies and articles.