Patient-Centered Care/Quality

This course explores the transformation of the healthcare system into an individualized patient-centered environment. This environment concentrates on respect for individual needs, provision of a safe environment, and the achievement of quality outcomes. Examined is the current and future role of the professional nurse in patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics to operationalize a culture of safety and quality in the delivery of health care services. Students will investigate external factors and internal structures and roles in a healthcare organization that drive patient safety and quality improvement structures, processes, and outcomes monitoring through a clinical practice experience.