14 courses with the subject HSL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HSL 300Introduction to Health Services Organizations3
This course is designed to develop the student’s understanding of health care organizations and the delivery of health services in the United States. It explores the historical background, functions, interrelationships and future role of the health services industry. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Fall, Spring.
This course will introduce the concepts related to health services supervision. The characteristics related to the effective healthcare supervisor will be explored. The focus of this course will be on the functions and responsibilities associated with the direct management of people in service delivery settings. Managerial duties such as budgeting, planning effective meeting agendas and assessing productivity will be discussed. Employee hiring and onboarding, motivation, performance appraisal, discipline, communication, and other human resource functions are targeted. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Fall.
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the concepts and tools of performance improvement critical to managerial success. The course will address concepts and models of performance improvement, appropriate data collection and reporting, and outcome indicators. The role of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to improve processes in healthcare will be examined. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to make recommendations on how to improve healthcare delivery based on performance measurement data and results. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Fall and Summer.
This course explores the theories of leadership as they relate to the provision of health services. Leadership theories and models will be examined to develop foundational knowledge of methods of leading a high performing healthcare team. Topics such as effective communication, motivation, power, and influence will prepare students to develop competencies needed to lead diverse healthcare teams. Students will be prepared to create strategic plans for leading, developing teammates, and succession planning to ensure the continuity of a high-functioning healthcare team. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Fall.
This course explores the fundamental role of informatics in healthcare and its function in delivering safe and quality care. The course integrates healthcare informatics with various healthcare professions to gather, process, and manage digital information. The different information systems necessary for transmitting and storing medical records will be examined. Patient information management, maintain and protecting confidential patient data, and ensuring compliance in the healthcare environment will be discussed. Leading the healthcare team through downtime scenarios is a key skill in ensuring seamless communication throughout the healthcare enterprise. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to recognize and respond to various scenarios related to healthcare informatics. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Spring or as needed.
Governmental oversight has a major impact on the way that we deliver healthcare in the United States. Health policies are a set of laws, rules and regulations implemented to ensure our nation’s healthcare system operates in a manner that benefits the population. In this course the student will explore the concepts and processes related to creating, planning, and implementing health policy. An overview of the public health policymaking process at the federal, state, and local levels will prepare the student to recognize how policies and procedures implemented at their institution are the result of legislation which regulates medical care. Policy development will be explored with an emphasis on protecting vulnerable populations. Leadership skills to implement change management strategies in response to health policy will prepare the student to adapt to the ever-changing healthcare environment. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Fall or as needed.
HSL 400Organizational Dynamics and Communications3
This course will explore the organizational structure and dynamics of the healthcare industry. Special emphasis will be placed on various communication styles used in the professional healthcare setting. Effective communication strategies utilized for conflict management and negotiations will be discussed. The effect of healthcare consumerism on organizational structure will be explored. The impact of strategic alliances, mergers, and partnerships as well as the leader’s impact on influencing organizational culture will be major concepts presented in this course. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Spring. 172
Health care compliance is monitored and assessed by various accrediting bodies in both the clinical and educational side of healthcare delivery. In this course the student will analyze accreditation and compliance issues relevant to healthcare and explore the role of the accrediting body in monitoring ongoing compliance. Compliance practices will be correlated to federal and state laws which govern healthcare delivery and healthcare education. Records and documents will be critiqued to ensure regulatory compliance is satisfied. Students will recognize areas in which potential abuses or deficient practice may occur and explore the processes of developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures which ensure the departments remain in compliance. Credentialing and regulatory agencies at the state and federal level will be examined. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Spring or as needed.
HSL 403Current Issues in Health Services Management3
This course is an exploration of current trends and issues related to contemporary healthcare delivery. Topics will be influenced by shifts in culture and society as well as current issues affecting healthcare practice. Potential topics include the impact of technological advancement, consumerism, health policy and regulations as well as relevant education and training needed to advance healthcare. Emphasis will be placed on managing change through the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. hours. This course may be offered in a hybrid and/or online format. Fall.
HSL 405** Leading an Interprofessional Healthcare Team3
In this course the student will integrate leadership strategies for the purpose of building and sustaining a collaborative interprofessional healthcare team. Analysis of the impact of behaviors and attitudes will illustrate the importance of interpersonal communication, group dynamics. and conflict management. The student will explore leadership skills and key competencies which support the diverse teams by fostering a collaborative work environment. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Spring or as needed.
HSL 410Legal and Ethical Issues in Contemporary Society3
This course explores the impact of contemporary issues on legal and ethical issues arising in healthcare delivery. The emphasis of this course is on legal aspects of healthcare and principles of ethical decision- making. Topics of study include advocacy, consumer protection, public policy, and the impact of future innovations in healthcare. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Spring, Summer.
The course is designed as a practicum to provide the student with the opportunity to apply first level management and leadership skills in the healthcare or educational setting. The student will analyze the duties of a leadership position and observe the organizational structure, personnel interrelationships, varying perspectives and group dynamics, as well as current challenges of the organization under the direction of a preceptor and faculty member. A project will be developed by the student and the preceptor which will showcase the student’s leadership and managerial abilities. Upon completion of this course, the student will have the ability to compare and contrast their personal leadership philosophies with that of the leadership styles observed throughout completion of their project.
