This course focuses on principles related to management and administration of health information services with emphasis on organizational culture, effective leadership and communication, and financial management. Students assess organizational and departmental needs, propose appropriate solutions, and apply project management techniques to foster efficient use of resources within healthcare organizations.
Required Text/Materials
Fallon, Jr., L.F. & McConnell, C.R. (2013). Human resource management in health care: Principles and practice. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers; Ledlow, G.R. & Coppola, M.N. (2013). Leadership for Health Professionals. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
Prerequisites
None.