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UHHS 610 - Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Patient Safety in Healthcare Settings

Exploration of processes and strategies for improving patient safety in healthcare with application of key concepts from business, engineering, health sciences, and law. Review of safety models in other high risk industries, stressing the importance of a systems approach in generating interdisciplinary solutions to patient safety for healthcare quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. Emphasis placed on how patient safety and quality management systems are tied to healthcare strategic objectives.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of program.

Credits: 3