HCAD 6103 - Health Care Operations Management

This course introduces students to the management of health care facilities. Students gain an understanding of the major functions of management, governance, organizational structures, accreditation/licensure processes, and reimbursement issues in health care organizations. By the end of the course, students will understand, develop a philosophy of, and be able to identify the essential elements and skills necessary to manage efficient and effective health care organizations. Students will understand the historic models of health care organizations and blend successful hospital organizations with new structures of medical organization and finance. Students will become familiar with and understand the importance of the principles of management including planning, organizing, controlling, directing, and staffing. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): HCAD 5353.