Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

This course is the third part of the ‘Healthcare Organization Operations Specialization’ offered by Rutgers the State University of New Jersey. Curated by Margaret Kilduff, the Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations certification by Coursera provides comprehensive knowledge of the process of improving the quality of healthcare.

Learners of this course will gain insights into designing a quality improvement programme for various healthcare organisations. Learners will go through readings, research data and synthesise a quality improvement programme. The Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations certification course also equips the learner with methods to measure the quality of healthcare of various medical disciplines. Improving healthcare delivery is the main objective of this course.

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The Highlights

Approx. 10 Hours To Complete
Certification by Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Financial Aid Available
Beginner Level Course

Programme Offerings

Certification
Graded quiz
Feedback
discussion forum
Readings

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Rutgers University, New BrunswickCoursera

Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations fee structure :

Course Duration	Amount
1 Month(16 hours/ week)	Rs. 1,699
3 Months(5 hours/week)	Rs. 3,499
6 Months (3 hours/week)	Rs. 5,199

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details of Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations

Learners of Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations training must get a score of 100% in the graded assessments for the certification.

What you will learn

Research skills

Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations classes will train participants to:

Define quality in healthcare and explain the need for quality improvement.
Plan a quality improvement program for a healthcare organisation using different methods and data sources.
Use and evaluate core quality improvement methods to facilitate the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of improvement efforts.
Examine data over time to inform and assess improvement initiatives.
Enhance the quality of healthcare delivery and outcomes for patients and populations.

Who it is for

Health InspectorDoctorHealth OfficerHealthcare AdministratorResearch Scientist

This course is designed for individuals interested in understanding quality improvement in healthcare and is particularly beneficial for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance the quality of their services and improve outcomes for patients and populations. For example:

Research Scientist
Healthcare Administrator
Health Officer
Health Inspector
Doctor

Admission Details

Follow the steps below to join the online course.

Step 1- Click on the link below:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/quality-improvement-in-healthcare-organizations

Step 2- Click on the “Enrol for Free” button.

Step 3- Login/signup using an email id, create one if required to begin with the course.

Step 4- Choose the course duration and the course's payment plan. You can also audit the course for free. Auditing the course does not allow access to the certificate.

Step 5 - After the payment of the fee, an email with the course details will be sent to you as a confirmation of being enrolled in the course.

The Syllabus

readings

[INFO] STEP-BY-STEP FAST-TRACK PATHWAY TO THE CERTIFICATE
[INFO] Course Syllabus
[INFO] PDF of Course Content for Certificate Students Only
[INFO] IMPORTANT NOTE – IF YOU PREFER OR NEED EITHER: 1) AN AUDIO VERSION OF THIS COURSE, OR 2) THE COURSE IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN AMERICAN ENGLISH
[FUN] Welcome and Find Your Seat
[INFO] Welcome and Course Overview
[INFO] Welcome and Lesson One Overview
[INFO] Topic 1. Definition of Healthcare Organization Quality and Quality Improvment
[INFO] Topic 2. Healthcare Organization Quality Improvment Frameworks/Models
[INFO] Topic 3. Healthcare Organization Quality Domains
[INFO] Topic 4. Organizations Which Encourage Quality in Healthcare Organizations
[INFO] Topic 5. Types of Quality Measures in Healthcare Organizations
[PREP] Read This Before Doing the Quiz [PREP] Lesson One "Create Your Own Healthcare Organization Quality Improvement Program"
[FUN] Lesson One Trivia Question
[FUN] Lesson One Trivia Question Answer
[FUN] Lesson One Virtual Field Trip

assignments

[INFO] PDF of Course Content for Certificate Students Only
[CERT] Lesson One Quiz
[PREP] Lesson One "Create Your Own Healthcare Organization Quality Improvement Program"

discussion prompts

[FUN] Feedback - Course as a Whole
[FUN] What would you like to learn in this course?
[FUN] Feedback - Lesson One
[FUN] Relative Quality Importance of the Six Dimensions of Health Care Quality

plugins

[FUN] Video - What Do You Know About the Golden Gate Bridge?
[FUN] Video - Topic 1. MedWatch Tips & Tools
[FUN] Video - Topic 2. The 8 Wastes in Health Care
[FUN] Video - Topic 3. Successful Outcome Using TeamSTEPPS Techniques
[FUN] Video - Topic 4. ASQ TV Episode 2: Culture of Quality
[FUN] Video - Topic 5. Outcome measures: Attributing a score
[FUN] Video - Lesson One Virtual Field Trip

readings

[INFO] Welcome and Lesson Two Overview
[INFO] Topic 1. Medical Quality Measures in Healthcare Organizations
[INFO] Topic 2. Dental Quality Measures in Healthcare Organizations
[INFO] Topic 3. Pharmacy Quality Measures in Healthcare Organizations
[INFO] Topic 4. Health Insurance Plan Quality Measures
[INFO] Topic 5. Public Health Quality Measures of Healthcare Organizations
[PREP] Read This Before Doing the Quiz [PREP] Lesson Two "Create Your Own Healthcare Organization Quality Improvement Program"
[FUN] Lesson Two Trivia Question
[FUN] Lesson Two Trivia Question Answer
[FUN] Lesson Two Virtual Field Trip

assignments

[CERT] Lesson Two Quiz
[PREP] Lesson Two "Create Your Own Healthcare Organization Quality Improvement Program"

discussion prompts

[FUN] Feedback - Lesson Two
[FUN] Characteristics of a Great Healthcare Organization Quality Measure

plugins

[FUN] Video - Topic 1. What is the Scoring Methodology for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System?
[FUN] Video - Topic 2. Your Inner Fish: The Evolution of your Teeth
[FUN] Video - Topic 3. The Drug Discovery Process
[FUN] Video - Topic 4. CMS Star Ratings
[FUN] Video - Topic 5. Lessons learned from the center of America’s opioid epidemic
[FUN] Video - Lesson Two Virtual Field Trip

readings

[INFO] Welcome and Lesson Three Overview
[INFO] Topic 1. Types of Quality Data in Healthcare Organizations
[INFO] Topic 2. Quality Data Methodology in Healthcare Organizations
[INFO] Topic 3. Quality Tools in Healthcare Organizations: Cause-and-Effect Diagram and Check Sheet
[INFO] Topic 4. Quality Tools in Healthcare Organizations: Control Charts and Histogram
[INFO] Topic 5. Quality Tools in Healthcare Organizations: Pareto Chart, Scatter Diagram, and Stratification
[PREP] Read This Before Doing the Quiz [PREP] Lesson Three "Create Your Own Healthcare Organization Quality Improvement Program"
[FUN] Lesson Three Trivia Question
[FUN] Lesson Three Trivia Question Answer
[FUN] Lesson Three Virtual Field Trip

assignments

[CERT] Lesson Three Quiz
[PREP] Lesson Three "Create Your Own Healthcare Organization Quality Improvement

discussion prompts

[FUN] Feedback - Lesson Three
[FUN] Quality Data Collection Challenges in Healthcare Organizations

plugins

[FUN] Video - Topic 1. ICPSR 101: Why Should I Cite Data?
[FUN] Video - Topic 2. The beauty of data visualization
[FUN] Video - Topic 3. Fishbone Diagram
[FUN] Video - Topic 4. Honda Statistical Process Control
[FUN] Video - Topic 5. Pareto Chart
[FUN] Video - Lesson Three Virtual Field Trip

readings

[INFO] Welcome and Lesson Four Overview
[INFO] Topic 1. Synthesize Course Content
[INFO] Topic 2. Generate An Effective Electronic Spreadsheet
[INFO] Topic 3. Judge the Quality of a Spreadsheet
[FUN] Lesson Four Trivia Question
[FUN] Lesson Four Trivia Question Answer
[FUN] Lesson Four Virtual Field Trip
[INFO] Thank You For Participating in This Course

assignments

[CERT] Synthesize Course Content Self-Evaluation
[CERT] Generate an Effective Electronic Spreadsheet Self-Evaluation

peer review

[CERT] Spreadsheet Submission and Evaluation

discussion prompts

[FUN] Feedback - Lesson Four
[FUN] Spreadsheet Development and Judging
[FUN] Did You Learn What You Wanted to Learn?
[FUN] Another Opportunity for Feedback - Course as a Whole

plugins

[FUN] Video - Topic 1. LibreOffice-Calc, OpenOffice-Calc, Excel Tutorial -- A first Look
[FUN] Video - Topic 2. Libre Office - Calc, Open Office -- Calc, Excel Tutorial -- Charts Data Series
[FUN] Video - Topic 3. 20 Principles for good spreadsheet practice
[FUN] Video - Lesson Four Virtual Field Trip
[FUN] Video - Scariest Hike in America? Sheer Drop off - Zion National Park, Utah

Evaluation process

The Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations certification syllabus requires that the participants go through the graded assessments and score 100% for certification.

Instructors

Rutgers University, New Brunswick Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who is the Improvement in Healthcare Organizations online course suitable for?

This course is suitable for healthcare professionals who are interested in learning more about quality improvement. It is also suitable for students who are interested in a career in quality improvement

2: Will I receive a certificate upon completion of the course?

Yes, you will receive a certificate upon completion of the course. The certificate will be issued by Rutgers the State University of New Jersey.

3: Can I preview any course materials before enrolling?

Yes, most courses offer a preview of the course materials. This will give you a chance to see if the course is right for you.

4: Is the Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations online certification course suitable for beginners?

Yes, this is a beginner-level course.

5: How much do I need to score in order to pass the assessments?

To pass the assessments, you need a 100% score.