NU 615 - Prog Eval & Improv Clin Outcms

Institution:

University of South Alabama

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This course provides the DNP student with the knowledge and skills to develop, implement, and evaluate programs that improve health outcomes. The course focuses on program evaluation frameworks including health standards, outcome measures, and variance models for specific patient types. The emphasis in the course is on evaluation as a strategic planning tool to achieve positive changes in health status; to initiate quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, to engage in risk anticipation and management, to improve resource utilization and reduce health care costs, and to facilitate organizational and system level changes.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Web Based

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.southalabama.edu

Phone Number:

(251) 460-6101

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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