IMSE 437: Health Care Management
Course Description
This course is intended for those who have to deal with the administrative aspects of health care systems and not only the technical. The goal of the course is to provide the hospital staff member with an understanding of operations of the total hospital system. Topics covered include functions, problems, and organization of the medical agencies and their effect upon hospitals; methods of nursing staff organization; techniques of determining nursing staff levels; development of staff schedules; financial reimbursement and governmental regulations.
Reviews
Second time taking a class in this department and it was just as good. Really well organized.
Pros: Great professor, clear expectations
Cons: Exams are tough
Tips: Study the practice problems carefully.
Decent course overall. Nothing spectacular but I learned what I needed to.
Pros: Straightforward content
Cons: Lectures can be dry, outdated examples
Tips: The textbook is more helpful than lectures.
Second time taking a class in this department and it was just as good. Really well organized.
Pros: Great professor, clear expectations
Cons: Exams are tough
Tips: Study the practice problems carefully.
One of the better courses I've taken. Material is relevant and the assignments are interesting.
Pros: Practical applications, good feedback
Cons: Group work can be frustrating
Tips: Start projects early.