ESSENTIALS OF RURAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
About Course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of rural healthcare system management. It covers key topics such as healthcare policy, leadership, human resources management, financial management, quality and performance improvement, technology and data analytics, patient satisfaction and health outcomes, strategic planning, disaster preparedness and response, partnership and collaboration, telehealth and digital health, and traditional practices in healthcare management. Throughout the course, students will apply biblical principles and values to rural healthcare system management, emphasizing the importance of caring for the vulnerable and underserved. The course aims to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to manage rural healthcare systems effectively.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the definition, scope, and importance of rural healthcare system management.
- Analyze the challenges and opportunities facing rural healthcare system management.
- Apply leadership and management principles to rural healthcare system management.
- Develop strategies for improving quality and performance in rural healthcare systems.
- Understand the role of technology and data analytics in rural healthcare system management.
- Develop a strategic plan for a rural healthcare system.
- Understand the importance of disaster preparedness and response in rural healthcare system management.
- Develop a partnership proposal for a rural healthcare system.
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Rural Healthcare System Management
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Topic: Overview of Rural Healthcare System Management
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Objective: Understand the definition, scope, and importance of rural healthcare system management.
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Learning Outcomes: Define rural healthcare system management, explain its importance, and identify key stakeholders.
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Biblical Text: Matthew 25:31-46 (Serving the least of these). Jesus’ teaching emphasizes the importance of caring for the vulnerable, including those in rural areas.
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Book Reading: Bushy, A. (2020). Rural health care management. In A. Bushy (Ed.), Rural health care management (pp. 1-10). Springer.
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Assignment: Write a short essay on the importance of rural healthcare system management. Create a concept map illustrating the key components of rural healthcare system management.
Module 2: Rural Healthcare System Management: Challenges and Opportunities
Module 3: Human Resources Management in Rural Healthcare Systems
Module 4: Financial Management in Rural Healthcare Systems
Module 5: Quality and Performance Improvement in Rural Healthcare Systems
Module 6: Technology and Data Analytics in Rural Healthcare System Management
Module 7: Patient Satisfaction and Health Outcomes in Rural Healthcare Systems
Module 8: Healthcare Policy and Rural Healthcare System Management
Module 9: Leadership in Rural Healthcare System Management
Module 10: Rural Healthcare Workforce Development and Management
Module 11: Telehealth and Digital Health in Rural Healthcare Systems
Module 12: Strategic Planning in Rural Healthcare System Management
Module 13: Disaster Preparedness and Response in Rural Healthcare System Management
Module 14: Partnership and Collaboration in Rural Healthcare Systems
Module 15: Healthcare Management and Traditional Practices: Prospects and Challenges
Module 16: Conclusion and Final Project Presentations
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