APS 6131

About This Course

This course examines the essential principles, standards, and challenges of ensuring high-quality care in long-term care settings, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home care. Students will explore regulatory requirements, quality metrics, and performance improvement frameworks critical to enhancing care outcomes for older adults. Through an emphasis on person-centered care, safety, and workforce development, students will learn to apply best practices and quality improvement models to real-world scenarios. Key topics include regulatory compliance, risk management, ethical considerations, cultural competence, and the use of health information technology to support quality initiatives. 

Information Subject to Change

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