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Healthcare Organization
and
Management
The business side of healthcare: organizational structure, policy, and management strategies for a sector where getting it right genuinely matters.
What You'll Learn
A full semester of healthcare organization and management — completed at your own pace, with no deadlines or fixed class times.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Analyze healthcare management roles, structures, and reforms
- Analyze legal and ethical considerations in healthcare practice; explore organizational behavior, leadership theories, and communication strategies
- Apply strategic planning tools and financial management techniques
- Implement quality improvement strategies, Human Resource management practices, and healthcare marketing strategies.
Major Course Topics
Course chapters and lessons
Healthcare Organization and Management has 18 chapters across 73 instructional hours, as listed in the course syllabus. Expand any chapter to see the lessons inside it.
- Chapters
- 18
- Lessons
- 105
- Instructional hours
- 73 hrs
- Semester hours
- 3
Chapter 1
Healthcare Management: Roles, Systems, and Global Perspectives
- 1.1 Healthcare Management: Roles, Responsibilities, and System Overview
- 1.2 Divisions Within Healthcare and Global Delivery System Comparisons
- 1.3 The Affordable Care Act: Key Provisions and U.S. Healthcare Reform Implications
- 1.4 Safety Net Services, Healthcare Quality, and Efficiency Assessment
- 1.5 Global Healthcare Expenditure: Comparative Analysis and Outcomes
- 1.6 Emerging Trends and Challenges in Healthcare System Management
- 1.7 Policy Frameworks Shaping Modern Healthcare Delivery
Chapter 2
Legal Frameworks and Compliance in Healthcare
- 2.1 HIPAA Laws, Antitrust Regulations, and Legal Frameworks in Healthcare
- 2.2 Fraudulent Practices and Employment Discrimination Laws in Healthcare
- 2.3 Patient Protection, Informed Consent, and Rights in Healthcare
- 2.4 Medical Negligence and Malpractice: Liability and Legal Ramifications
- 2.5 Navigating Legal Compliance and Risk Management in Healthcare Settings
Chapter 3
Ethical Dimensions of Healthcare Practice
- 3.1 Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare: Truth-Telling, Confidentiality, and Informed Consent
- 3.2 Ethical Challenges in Mental Health Care and Critical Care Nursing
- 3.3 Perspectives on Life, Death, and Healthcare Financing Ethics
- 3.4 Ethical and Legal Dimensions of Healthcare Informatics and Data Privacy
- 3.5 Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks and Their Applications in Healthcare
- 3.6 Balancing Patient Welfare and Institutional Ethics in Contemporary Practice
Chapter 4
Organizational Behavior and Leadership Theory in Healthcare
- 4.1 Organizational Behavior in Healthcare: Concepts, Applications, and External Influences
- 4.2 Total Quality Management and Its Role in Healthcare Organizations
- 4.3 Leader-Member Exchange Theory and Contingency Theory in Healthcare
- 4.4 Attribution Theory and Trait vs. Behavioral Leadership Approaches in Healthcare
- 4.5 Integrating Organizational Behavior Strategies for Healthcare Effectiveness
- 4.6 Evaluating Organizational Culture and Its Impact on Healthcare Performance
Chapter 5
Core Management Functions in Healthcare Organizations
- 5.1 Management vs. Leadership: Roles, Planning, and Organizational Structure
- 5.2 Leadership Approaches and Control Mechanisms in Healthcare Management
- 5.3 Modern Management Styles: Systems Approach and Management by Objectives
- 5.4 Motivating the Healthcare Workforce: Strategies for Engagement and Performance
- 5.5 Communication, Collaboration, and Their Impact on Patient Care Outcomes
- 5.6 Evaluating Management Effectiveness Across Healthcare Organizational Levels
- 5.7 Innovation and Trends in Contemporary Healthcare Management Practices
- 5.8 Aligning Management Functions with Healthcare Organizational Goals
- 5.9 Accountability Frameworks and Performance Monitoring in Healthcare
Chapter 6
Leadership Principles and Development in Healthcare
- 6.1 Core Principles and Characteristics of Effective Healthcare Leadership
- 6.2 Building Trust, Rapport, and Stakeholder Relationships in Healthcare
- 6.3 Transformational Leadership and Emerging Leadership Theories in Healthcare
- 6.4 Analyzing Leadership Styles: Effectiveness and Adaptability in Healthcare
- 6.5 The 5Ps Leadership Analysis and Framing in Healthcare Contexts
- 6.6 Succession Planning, Leader Development, and Best Practices in Healthcare
- 6.7 Case Studies in Effective Healthcare Leadership and Organizational Impact
- 6.8 Developing Adaptive Leadership Competencies for Complex Healthcare
Chapter 7
Team Dynamics and Communication in Healthcare Settings
- 7.1 Work Team Dynamics and High-Performance Characteristics in Healthcare
- 7.2 Team Building Strategies and Managerial Communication in Healthcare
- 7.3 Interpersonal Skills, Workplace Communication, and Clarity in Healthcare
- 7.4 Cross-Cultural Communication and Diversity in Healthcare Team Settings
- 7.5 Coordination Strategies for Team-Based Healthcare Organizations
- 7.6 Evaluating Communication Effectiveness and Its Impact on Patient Outcomes
Chapter 8
Strategic Planning and Decision-Making in Healthcare
- 8.1 The Strategic Planning Process: Steps, Methodologies, and Vision Alignment
- 8.2 Tactical and Operational Planning in Healthcare Organizations
- 8.3 Departmental Goal Setting and Resource Utilization in Healthcare
- 8.4 Quantitative and Qualitative Decision-Making Tools in Healthcare Strategy
- 8.5 Demand Forecasting and Strategic Analysis in Healthcare Management
- 8.6 Aligning Strategic Planning with Operational Healthcare Objectives
Chapter 9
Goal Setting, Analysis Tools, and Strategic Alignment in Healthcare
- 9.1 Strategic Planning Models and Guiding Principles in Healthcare
- 9.2 SWOT and Force Field Analysis: Assessing Internal and External Factors
- 9.3 PESTLE Analysis and Root Cause Analysis in Healthcare Contexts
- 9.4 Goal Setting, Achievement Evaluation, and Performance Monitoring in Healthcare
- 9.5 Integrating Analytical Frameworks into Healthcare Strategic Planning
Chapter 10
Health Informatics and Technology Management
- 10.1 Hospital Information Systems: Implementation, Efficiency, and Data Management
- 10.2 Challenges in Health Informatics and Their Impact on Healthcare Delivery
- 10.3 Electronic Health Records: Adoption, Patient Care, and Safety Enhancement
- 10.4 Data Quality, Security Policies, and Breach Management in Healthcare
- 10.5 Safeguarding Patient Privacy and Confidentiality in Digital Healthcare Environments
Chapter 11
Financial Planning and Resource Management in Healthcare
- 11.1 Operating Budgets and Financial Planning in Healthcare Organizations
- 11.2 Budget Control Techniques and Cost-Revenue Management in Healthcare
- 11.3 Direct and Indirect Cost Structures in Healthcare Financial Management
- 11.4 Resource Allocation Strategies and Budget Preparation in Healthcare
- 11.5 Optimizing Financial Performance and Aligning Resources with Organizational Goals
Chapter 12
Quality Improvement and Process Excellence in Healthcare
- 12.1 Continuous Quality Improvement Strategies and Best Practices in Healthcare
- 12.2 Lean Management and Process Improvement Methodologies in Healthcare
- 12.3 Process Improvement Teams: Function, Purpose, and Innovation in Healthcare
- 12.4 Quality Management Systems, Tools, and Patient Safety Enhancement
- 12.5 Drivers of Healthcare Quality and Factors Influencing Improvement Initiatives
Chapter 13
Workforce Training and Development in Healthcare
- 13.1 Employee Training Strategies and Learning Organization Characteristics in Healthcare
- 13.2 Aligning Business Strategy with Training and Identifying Skill Gaps in Healthcare
- 13.3 Types and Methods of Employee Training Programs in Healthcare
- 13.4 Coordinating, Evaluating, and Measuring Training Effectiveness in Healthcare
- 13.5 Employee Development, Talent Retention, and Staffing Optimization in Healthcare
- 13.6 Building a Culture of Continuous Learning in Healthcare Organizations
- 13.7 Linking Training Outcomes to Organizational Performance and Patient Care
Chapter 14
Human Resource Management in Healthcare Organizations
- 14.1 Recruiting, Retaining, and Workforce Planning in Healthcare Settings
- 14.2 Hiring Processes, Scheduling, and Equal Employment Opportunity in Healthcare
- 14.3 Labor Relations, Unions, and Regulatory Frameworks in Healthcare HR
- 14.4 Performance Management, Feedback Systems, and Employee Empowerment in Healthcare
- 14.5 Licensing Laws, Hiring Compliance, and HR Obstacle Management in Healthcare
- 14.6 Strategic Workforce Development and Diversity Management in Healthcare
- 14.7 Evaluating HR Practices and Their Impact on Patient Care Quality
- 14.8 Talent Management and Succession Planning in Healthcare Organizations
- 14.9 Building High-Performance Teams Through Effective HR Strategies in Healthcare
Chapter 15
Healthcare Marketing: Strategy and the Marketing Mix
- 15.1 Strategic Healthcare Marketing: Core Concepts and Success Strategies
- 15.2 The Marketing Mix in Healthcare: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion
- 15.3 Marketing Controls and Measuring Campaign Effectiveness in Healthcare
- 15.4 Public Relations Strategies for Building Healthcare Organizational Reputation
Chapter 16
Healthcare Marketing: Customer Relations and Ethical Considerations
- 16.1 Customer Relationship Management and Patient Loyalty in Healthcare
- 16.2 Developing Strategic Marketing Plans Aligned with Organizational Goals
- 16.3 Ethical Considerations in Healthcare Marketing: Balancing Profit and Patient Welfare
- 16.4 Digital Marketing Trends and Their Application in Healthcare Settings
Chapter 17
Collaborative Partnerships and Globalization in Healthcare
- 17.1 Strategic Alliances in Healthcare: Benefits, Challenges, and Partnership Models
- 17.2 Globalization Trends and Their Impact on Healthcare Systems and Delivery
- 17.3 Adapting Healthcare Organizations to Global Market Dynamics and Challenges
- 17.4 Cross-Sector Collaboration and Its Role in Advancing Healthcare Outcomes
Chapter 18
Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare
- 18.1 Foundations and Importance of Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare
- 18.2 Implementing Evidence-Based Practice to Enhance Patient Outcomes
- 18.3 Advantages, Disadvantages, and Models of Evidence-Based Practice
- 18.4 Hierarchies of Evidence and Frameworks for Clinical Decision-Making
These chapters come straight from the official course syllabus, which also sets out the graded assignment and the proctored final exam.
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