HCA 460 - Operations and Risk Management in Health Care

Institution:

Grand Canyon University

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Description:

This course introduces students to the roles of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies; the enforcement of federal guidelines, standards, and regulations; and the issues and demands of the regulatory environment that affect health care in the United States today. Throughout the course, students are asked to demonstrate understanding regarding legal responsibility, workplace safety, and the health care facility's obligation to provide protection from injury for patients, their families, and staff. Additionally, students are exposed to real-life scenarios in which they are asked to demonstrate the ability to develop strategic plans around risk management issues that would protect the health care organization from accidental injury costs or violations of safe health care regulations. Prerequisites: HCA 450.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gcu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 800-9776

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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