HSM 4591
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Credits3
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Delivery MethodFully onlinePartially online
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About This Course
The course applies ideas from philosophy, law, political science, and economics to analyze the legal and ethical basis of quality health care policies and programs. It provides a comprehensive analysis of regulations, fraud and abuse, licensing, credentialing, compliance, privacy and security, liability and malpractice, and other legal and ethical considerations. Practical applications will be introduced through case study analysis and student research on various legal and ethical aspects of health care.
Sample textbook: Showalter, J. Stuart. Law and Healthcare Administration. 8th Edition. Health Administration Press.
Instructors
PhD, health care administration, Walden University; MBA and MHA, Pfeiffer University; BS, textile technology, North Carolina State University
Dr. Ouk is a quality assurance manager in county public health in North Carolina. She has 20 years of experience in managing health care systems and business operations, health care security, quality improvement and assurance, and staff development. She is an SPSS innovative leader in delivering performance-driven management and staff training and development programs for revenue and profit growth. LaShonda has certification in HIPAA security (CHP), Six Sigma (Black Belt), health care quality (CPHQ), and health information technology (HIT). Her passion for working with adult learners is a strong foundation for her methodologies in teaching, training, and coaching.
- HSM 4591 – Health Care Law and Ethics
MS, nursing administration, University of Minnesota; BA, nursing and Spanish, College of St. Catherine
Debra Rudquist is president of Amery Hospital & Clinic, a part of the HealthPartners family. Earlier health care leadership positions include system-wide cardiovascular service line executive for Fairview Health Services, and for Allina, executive director of ambulatory services, director of business development, and nurse manager. A registered nurse by background, Ms. Rudquist is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. She is a board member of the Wisconsin Hospital Association and the United Way of the St. Croix Valley, board chair for Kinship of Polk County, and a member of the Amery and Polk County economic development corporations.
- HSM 4591 – Health Care Law and Ethics