NUR 52500 Systems Thinking and Patient Safety

This course will employ case studies, and other interactive teaching strategies to explore the integration of systems theory and patient safety. Key concepts include development of patient safety leadership, safety culture, the legal and policy context for patient safety at the organizational, regulatory, state and federal levels. Safety theory, methods and skills will be applied to varied healthcare settings which include primary care, hospital-based care, long term care, and across the spectrum of care. The impact of health information technology on patient safety within and across institutions will be explored. Strategies for effective implementation of patient safety within systems evaluated.

Credits

3