HIT 550 - Project Management and Process Improvement for Healthcare

Units: 2

Introduces students to how healthcare systems can use operations management methods to improve healthcare processes. Specific focus will be on reducing cycle times (e.g., patient wait times), measuring productivity, streamlining process flows, tracking outcomes and performance metrics, and generally improving health management processes. The process improvement will be measured by how it can improve quality and safety of healthcare delivery and reduce waste. The role of technology and innovative approaches in improving Efficiency Quality and Safety (EQS) in healthcare delivery will also be emphasized. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirements: Admission to the HIT Certificate Program.