MEDS 2510 - Quality Management and Health Statistics

Institution:

Saint Paul College

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Description:

This course is an introduction to the principles of the quality assessment process which encompasses a framework for gaining skills in collecting and analyzing data. This course covers quality assessment and improvement including collection tools, data analysis and reporting techniques. Utilization management, risk management and case management will also be discussed. This course is also a study of the effective use, collection, arrangement, presentation and verification of health care data. Vital statistics, healthcare statistics and descriptive statistics, as well as reliability and validity of data will be discussed. Research techniques and the IRB process will also be covered. Must earn a grade of "C" or better in this course to proceed. (Prerequisite(s): MEDS 1420 with a grade of "C" or better) 3C/3/0/0

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.saintpaul.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 846-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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