In this lesson, we are delving into the components of a healthcare system. Our U.S. healthcare system is one of the most complex and expensive in the world, and meaningful change is needed. Perhaps you will try to change our entire healthcare system, but most likely you will be involved in bringing about change in […]

How will you be able to apply what you learned in this course to your current or future work?

What are your thoughts and/or experiences related to one or both of the topics below?   Why is so important in today’s healthcare environment to find allies and forge strategic alliances? How will these alliances affect your organization’s performance?   What are strategies you can use as a healthcare leader to create strong alliances?   […]

After reading the Unit Lesson, discuss your thoughts and/or experiences related to any one of the topics below: Preventable medical errors as the third leading cause of death in the United States   Payments shifting from Fee For Service (FFS) to value-based Pay-For Performance (PFP)   Accountable Care Organizations, or Bundled Payments, or Capitated Payments […]

For the Unit Draft, you will identify and fully analyze the topic(s) you have selected to address in Weeks 2 and 3. You may exceed the 6 pages if necessary. You will identify the problems associated with the topic as well as a specific method of change implementation. You will defend your recommended changes and […]

DQ1 Define endemic, epidemic, and pandemic, and provide an example of each. Describe a current epidemic. Describe one example of each of the prevention types (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that could be applied to control the epidemic.   DQ2 Discuss three of the seven uses and applications of epidemiology. How can descriptive epidemiology (person, place, […]

DQ1 Compare and contrast formative and summative assessment. Provide an example of when it is appropriate to use each type of assessment.   DQ2 How do setting and learner’s needs influence the selection of formative and summative assessments? Provide an example of two settings and explain why a formative or summative assessment would be the […]

DQ1 Differentiate between course outcomes and learning objectives, and provide an example of each one. Why it is important for an instructor to align course outcomes and learning objectives to professional standards and nurse educator competencies?   DQ2 Choose three evidence-based practices relevant to developing course outcomes and learning objectives. Explain why instructors should utilize […]

DQ1 Explain how assessments influence instruction, and provide a detailed example. How can effective assessments be helpful to instructors and students?   DQ2 Describe two or three best practices used in assessment development. Using these best practices, write three sample test questions for the health care practice you selected in Topic 2.

DQ1 ? Select and compare two curriculum models.  What are the benefits and limitations of each model? How would setting influence curriculum development in each model?   DQ2 Describe the differences in curriculum development for associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs. What future trends will influence curriculum development at these levels?