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NURS 707 - Introduction to Quality and Safety in Healthcare

The course provides students with a broad overview of patient safety and the principles and tools of quality improvement. The content addresses the patient safety movement, quality and safety in high-reliability organizations, as well as the role of various stakeholder groups in impacting quality and safety. National initiatives and agencies responsible for quality outcome measures and organizational accountability will be explored. 

Credits: 3