NURS 6230 – Case Study: Quality Nursing in a Complex Healthcare Organization (4 semester credits) Walden University  Students in this course use a case study approach to synthesize and apply knowledge to a current nursing practice issue. Through a collaborative case study project, students use a variety of administrative strategies to achieve positive patient care […]

NURS 6231 Week 1: Leadership Strategies for Quality Outcomes NURS 6231: Healthcare Systems and Quality Outcomes | Week 1 The tragic death of a young child in 2001 generated decisive action to promote patient safety and improve health care quality.   As Dr. Peter Pronovost and Eric Vohr explain, “Josie King’s death had a significant […]

NURS 6227 – Current Issues in Health Policy Assignments and rubrics 5 credits   This course serves as an introduction to major health policy issues and examines the role of government in the health care system. The course will focus on the role of policy analysis in the formation and implementation of national and local […]

NURS 6226 – Introduction to Healthcare Policy  Week 1-11 In this course, students will consider the evolution of the U.S. healthcare system and health policy. Topics covered include current challenges in the delivery of healthcare and the future of the healthcare system. Perspectives for analyzing health and healthcare will be introduced with a focus on […]

HCS 457 Week 1 Discussion: Current Events in Public Health  Local, State, and National Public Health Departments Wk 1 Summary: Government Management of Health Issue   Discussion Topic   As a health care manager, you will encounter public health throughout your career. Public health organizations enforce rules and regulations and provide guidance and assistance in […]

HCS 457 Week 3 Discussion: SODH Prenatal Care and Public Health Wk 3 Document or Visual: Chosen Disease in Community and Corresponding SDOHs   Discussion Topic   As a public health planner, you must have a thorough understanding of social determinants of health (SDOH) to address local health issues and recommend possible solutions.   Watch […]

HCS 457 Week 2 Summative Assessment: Public Health Presentation Presentation Content 1. As a public health analyst (currently reporting to an epidemiologist), you will focus on analyzing the relationship between epidemiology and public health. Your skill in public health is essential to promoting health in your community, regardless of which health care sector your future […]

HCS 457 Week 3 Assignment Document or Visual: Chosen Disease in Community and Corresponding SDOHs Assignment Content 1. In next week’s summative assessment, as a public health manager, you’ll be tasked with creating an action plan based on a chosen community and a disease or health concern that community faces. This week, you’ll begin your […]

HCS 457 Week 5 Discussion: Health Promotion Programs Outbreaks and Communicable Diseases Wk 5 Summative Assessment: Population Health Presentation   Discussion Topic   As a public health manager, you have been tasked with presenting a current health program to a local nonprofit organization to raise awareness and evaluate effectiveness.   Research 1 health promotion program […]

HCS 457: Week 5 Summative Assessment: Population Health Presentation Presentation Content 1. According to Kindig and Stoddart (2003), population health is defined as the health outcomes of a group of individuals. While some perspectives consider population health only as the distribution of health outcomes within a group, there are others who are concerned with social […]