HCM - Healthcare Management   

HCM 301 - Principles of Healthcare Management   (3 Credits)
   This course is intended to be an introduction to healthcare in the United States. Healthcare in this country has come a long way since inception and continues to change steadily. Therefore, the course presents an all-encompassing introduction to our healthcare system ranging from beginning to current and includes the advent of health information, economic impact, and the changes in technology.

HCM 302 - Financial Management in the Healthcare Industry   (3 Credits)
   This course will address the basics of financial management in health care organizations including accounting, cost analysis, managing financial resources, and other management tools helpful to a nurse manager. Budget development and FTE allocation will be addressed along with federal and state regulations.

HCM 401 - Operations Management in Healthcare Organizations   (3 Credits)
   Ongoing demands for increased productivity, quality and service have resulted in a renewed emphasis on operational efficiency in the delivery of healthcare services and nursing care. This course will utilize clinical practice settings and case studies to examine critical issues related to restructuring patient care delivery models and clinical practice.

HCM 402 - Management of Information in the Healthcare Industry   (3 Credits)
   The focus of this course will be on exposure to the management of information to support decision-making, communication, and strategic planning. These include systems for managing human resources, improving quality of care and tracking organizational metrics.