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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

This programme will help in developing a comprehensive systems view for patient safety and quality improvement in healthcare. Throughout Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I) certification by Coursera, you will achieve significant milestones.

Firstly, you will delve into the historical landscape of patient safety and quality improvement, identifying at least four pivotal events that have shaped the field. Secondly, you will grasp the fundamental characteristics of high-reliability organizations, understanding how they foster a culture of safety and excellence. Lastly, you will explore the benefits of proactive and reactive systems thinking, equipping yourself with strategies to anticipate and respond effectively to potential risks and challenges.

By the end of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I) certification course, you will possess the knowledge and tools necessary to drive positive change and advance patient safety in healthcare settings. This course is provided by Johns Hopkins University and the instructor of this course is Melinda Sawyer. This course already has a rating of 4.8 on the provider’s portal.

The Highlights

Intermediate Level
100% Online
Approx. 5 hours to Complete
Certificate from Johns Hopkins University

Programme Offerings

Flexible Deadlines
Shareable Certificate
quizzes
subtitles

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Johns HopkinsCoursera

The fee structure will vary based on the duration you chose. Candidates have the option to pay the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I) certification fees through various payment portals like UPI, EMI, VISA, and the like.

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I) Fee

Mode of Enrolment	Fee
1 Month Plan	Rs.4,079
3 Months Plan	Rs. 8,159
6 Months Plan	Rs. 12,239

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

In order to secure your certificate of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I) training, you must excel in each of the mandatory assignments, which can vary from quizzes to peer-graded tasks or projects.

What you will learn

By the end of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I) certification syllabus, you will possess a comprehensive knowledge base, allowing you to articulate significant events. It consists of the core attributes of high-reliability organizations and advocates for the integration of proactive and reactive approaches in healthcare systems.

Who it is for

Staff NurseDoctorNurseHealthcare AdministratorClinician

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I) classes aim at individuals aspiring to pursue any of the following career paths:

Admission Details

Step 1: Access your Coursera account by visiting https://www.coursera.org/.

Step 2: Navigate to the "Healthcare Management" category or directly access the course using the link: https://www.coursera.org/learn/patient-safety-systems-view.

Step 3: Enroll in the course for free by clicking on "Enroll for Free" on the course page and selecting the audit option.

Step 4: If you desire a certificate, opt for the "Paid certificate" choice and proceed to choose your preferred payment method.

By following these steps, you can initiate the application process for the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I) online course.

The Syllabus

Videos

The Scope of the Problem
History of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety: 1854 - 1966
History of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety: 1966 - Present
Mitigable or Preventable Harm: Crimean War, 1854-1856
"To Err is Human": Building a Safer Health System
"Crossing the Quality Chasm": A New Health System for the 21st Century
"Free From Harm": Accelerating Patient Safety Improvement Fifteen Years After "To Err is Human"

Readings

Institute of Medicine Report: To Err is Human
Institute of Medicine Report: Crossing the Quality Chasm: A New Health System for the 21st Century
National Patient Safety Foundation Report: Free From Harm: Accelerating Patient Safety Improvement Fifteen Years After To Err is Human
Error in Medicine
An Intervention to Decrease Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections in the ICU

Quiz

Lesson 1 Quiz

Videos

Definitions and Intersection of Quality and Safety
Harm
Sentinel Event
Error
Hazard
Risk
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Quality
Safety
Culture

Quiz

Lesson 2 Quiz

Videos

Overview of High Reliability
A Model for Understanding High Reliability
Analyzing Healthcare as a High Reliability Organization
High Reliability Organization Sociocultural Norms
Five Principles for High Reliability and Mindful Organizing
High Reliability Organization Behaviors and Habits
Patient Safety Tools of Mindful Organizing

Quiz

Lesson 3 Quiz

Videos

Definition of a System
Definition of Systems Thinking
Reductionistic Thinking vs. Holistic Thinking
Swiss Cheese Model
First Order and Second Order Problem Solving
Whose Problem Is It?
Oncology Infusion Clinic: Case Study
Proactive and Reactive Systems Thinking Strategies
Conclusions

Quiz

Lesson 4 Quiz

Instructors

Johns Hopkins Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How is the course structured?

The course is structured in different modules each containing videos, reading, and practice exercises.

2: Which subjects are covered in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I) online training?

It covers a wide range of subjects, from patient safety events and high-reliability organizations to systems thinking and patient engagement.

3: What is the mode of course?

The mode of this course is online.

4: What is the duration of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I) online course?

The duration of this course is 5 hours.

5: When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

You can choose the audit mode to access most course materials for free, and purchase the certificate experience to unlock graded assignments and earn a certificate.