Healthcare Management and Leadership

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the principles of healthcare management and leadership. Students will learn about the organizational structure of healthcare systems, financial management, human resources management, and quality improvement.

This course will also cover leadership theories, communication strategies, and ethical issues in healthcare management.

Course Outline:

I. Introduction to Healthcare Management

• Overview of healthcare systems and organizations
• Understanding healthcare management and leadership roles
• Importance of healthcare management in healthcare delivery

II. Organizational Structure and Management

• Understanding the structure of healthcare organizations
• Management and leadership theories in healthcare
• Strategies for effective communication in healthcare management

III. Financial Management

• Overview of healthcare finance
• Understanding healthcare financial statements and budgeting
• Strategies for financial management in healthcare

IV. Human Resources Management

• Overview of human resources management in healthcare
• Recruitment, retention, and development of healthcare staff
• Legal and regulatory issues in human resources management

V. Quality Improvement

• Overview of quality improvement in healthcare
• Understanding quality measures and standards
• Strategies for quality improvement in healthcare

VI. Healthcare Information Systems

• Overview of healthcare information systems
• Electronic health records and data management
• Strategies for effective use of healthcare information systems

VII. Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare Management

• Overview of ethical and legal issues in healthcare management
• Understanding healthcare regulations and compliance
• Strategies for ethical decision-making in healthcare management

VIII. Leadership and Communication

• Overview of leadership theories in healthcare
• Understanding effective communication strategies in healthcare
• Developing leadership skills in healthcare management

IX. Case Studies and Project-Based Learning

• Analysis of real-world case studies in healthcare management
• Project-based learning to apply knowledge and skills in healthcare management
• Collaborative learning and peer review for feedback and improvement