NURS 670 Principles of Population Health and Care Coordination
Investigates health outcomes within a population, health determinants that influence a group of individuals and policies and interventions that affect the health of an entire population. Students will examine geographic populations such as nations or communities, or other populations such as ethnic groups, disabled persons, prisoners, LGBTQ+, older adults, children, economically disadvantaged and any other defined group. An emphasis is placed on how therapeutic communication, cultural competence, and conflict resolution strategies are integral to the multiple relationships within population-based care management roles. Theoretical models and assessment tools will be utilized to examine the diversity of cultural beliefs, values, and practices that impact the health of individuals, families, and communities. Students will examine how safety and quality outcomes, nursing roles in care coordination, and techniques to engage patients impact health care costs and sustainable quality care.
Offered
Fall, Spring and Summer, as needed