HIMP 2050 - Healthcare Statistics And Quality Assurance

Institution:

St Catherine University

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Description:

This course emphasizes the effective use, collection, arrangement, presentation and verification of healthcare data. Emphasis is on the fundamental concepts of descriptive statistics and data validity and reliability. Basic healthcare statistics and formulas are practiced using spreadsheets. Graphing and presentation of healthcare data are done using appropriate software tools. Healthcare data information sources are identified and accessed using online knowledge-based databases. Collection and use of data for quality assurance/performance improvement monitoring are practiced. Healthcare quality improvement techniques for both clinical and administrative purposes are discussed and applied. Prerequisites: HIMP 1150, 1360.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stkate.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 690-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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