ALHT 501 - Leadership and Quality Improvement in Healthcare Systems

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): None

This course provides a foundation of leadership, organizational culture, and quality improvement principles, guided by theories and evidence. Learners will apply leadership and quality improvement principles to a complex (macro/meso level) problem demonstrating effective change management skills. There will be an emphasis on defining, measuring, and evaluating outcomes within organizations and systems. Content focuses on interprofessional communication and collaboration that drive the processes of change, quality improvement, and innovation.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Analyze leadership theories, evidence, styles, strategies, and behaviors relating to healthcare organizations.
Examine recognized safety and quality standards and measurement of outcomes in healthcare organizations.
Explore organizational culture, values, ethics, and practices.
Apply principles of team building strategies within healthcare organizations through interprofessional collaboration and communication.