HCS/531 Health Care Organizations and Delivery Systems
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Course Description
This course is a comprehensive approach to health care delivery systems that provides the student with an in-depth understanding of health systems and organizations. Students will examine historical evolutions of the health care industry and recent impacts that influence the delivery of health care.
Course Dates
42 days
Faculty Information
Not Available
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents (both located on your student website):
• Academic Policies
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Get Ready for Class
• Familiarize yourself with the textbooks used in this course.
Course Materials
All electronic materials are available on your student website.
Week1
Evolution of Health Care
7 days
Tasks
• Begin working on the Week Two assignments.
Objectives/Competencies
1.1 Describe the historical evolution of U.S. health care.
1.2 Explain the implications of beliefs and values on the health care system.
1.3 Identify events that stimulate change in the health care systems and services.
Required Learning Activities
• Read Me First - Week One
• Delivering Health Care in America, Ch. 1
• Delivering Health Care in America, Ch. 2
• Delivering Health Care in America, Ch. 3
See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week's concepts.
Assignments
Assignments will be provided by your faculty and displayed here when class starts
Week2
Health Care Service Delivery
7 days
Tasks
• Begin working on the Week Three