Course Syllabus
Note: This course code has changed from HS 375 to HCA 340. You may occasionally see references to the old course code or title.
Overview
This is a 3-credit course designed to introduce Healthcare Administration majors to the specific issues and body of knowledge pertaining to the management of hospitals, specialty hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, medical group practices, and long-term care facilities.
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Requirements
Prerequisites
Complete HS 285 with a C- or better.
Required Resources
Students are not required to purchase any textbooks or materials for this course. There are required readings from selected textbook chapters and other online material that will be posted to I-Learn at no extra cost. These materials are available through BYU-Idaho’s annual license with the Copyright Clearance Center.
Proctored Exams and Assessments
This course will use an online proctoring software called Proctorio. This makes it possible for students to take assessments and exams without a human proctor present. Proctored exams can be accessed like any other exam, once the software has been installed. Exams will be recorded by Proctorio and reviewed by the BYUI Testing Center. Any questionable exams will be forwarded to the instructor for further review.
For step-by-step instructions on Proctorio installation, please refer to this help guide article.
Structure
Course Outcomes (CO)
- Demonstrate an understanding of methods and principles that contribute to healthcare organizations delivering exceptional quality.
- Demonstrate an understanding of methods and principles that contribute to growing volume in healthcare provider organizations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of methods and principles that contribute to exceptional financial performance.
- Develop the capability of applying the methods and principles that contribute to growing volume in healthcare provider organizations.
Major Assignments
The table below is meant to help you see the relevance of each major assignment as it pertains to the course outcomes (CO).
| Major Assignment | Description | CO# |
|---|---|---|
| W04 Exam 1: Quality Improvement | Students may be asked to answer a variety of question types including multiple choice, multiple answer, and essay type questions correlating with the content they learned in Weeks 01-04. This exam is proctored. | #1 |
| W06 Final Certificate: IHI Basic Certificate in Quality and Patient Safety | Students complete 13 certifications in order to receive this one. Receiving this certificate is essential to the class. | #1 |
| W06 Exam 2: Patient Safety | Students may be asked to answer a variety of question types including multiple choice, multiple answer, and essay type questions correlating with the content they learned in Weeks 05-06. This exam is proctored. | #1 |
| W07 Case Study: Group Write-up and Group Presentation | Students work in groups to complete their case study write up and presentation. | #4 |
| W09 Case Study: Group Write-up and Group Presentation | Students work in groups to complete their case study write up and presentation. | #4 |
| W10 Exam 3: Volume Growth | Students may be asked to answer a variety of question types including multiple choice, multiple answer, and essay type questions correlating with the content they learned in Weeks 07-09. This exam is proctored. | #2 |
| W14 Final Exam | Students may be asked to answer a variety of question types including multiple choice, multiple answer, and essay type questions correlating with the content they learned in Weeks 10-13. This exam is proctored. | #3 |
Weekly Patterns
While the amount of time you spend on this course shouldn't vary too much from week to week, the assignments themselves will. It's important that students be proactive in looking to see what's coming up from week to week and carefully read all of their instructor's announcements.
Unit 1 Quality and Safety (Weeks 01-06): These weeks mostly revolve around your IHI certification with various other assignments mixed in.
NOTE: You must successfully complete all 13 certifications in order to achieve your Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety. Your instructor will not award you a final grade of C- or better in this course unless this certificate has been achieved. This unit include two exams.
Unit 2 Volume Growth (Week 07-10): This unit has two important case studies that you work on with a group. It also includes one exam.
Unit 3 Finance (Weeks 11-14): These weeks are largely based on viewing instructor presentations and answering questions. The final exam takes place in Week 14.
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Learning Model
Prepare: Students frequently study course materials in order to complete IHI certifications, complete case studies, or answer questions for quizzes or exams.
Teach One Another: The main Teach One Another activities take place in Unit 2 when students do the case studies. Students get to help and teach others in their groups and then teach those outside of their groups as they give their presentation.
Ponder and Prove: Students prove their understanding through the IHI certification, case studies, and the exam.
Expectations
Workload
This may vary some from week to week but students should be working roughly nine hours a week.
Group Work
Students have two major group assignments that take place in Weeks 07 and 09. In these instances, students meet throughout the week to complete an extensive case study response.
Late Work
Late work is not accepted unless students have emergency circumstances (personal/family illness, natural disaster, etc.).
Grading Scale
You will not be graded on a curve. Each student will receive the value he/she earns by performing in class.
In addition to the grading scale below, the following “gate,” or essential requirement, will be used when assessing a student’s final grade. If the “gate” or requirement has not been met, the student’s maximum grade possible will be the half letter grade immediately below the grades indicated below.
Grade of C- (passing the class): Earn the IHI Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety.
| Letter Grade | Percent |
|---|---|
| A | 100% - 93% |
| A- | 92% - 90% |
| B+ | 89% - 87% |
| B | 86% - 83% |
| B- | 82% - 80% |
| C+ | 79% - 77% |
| C | 76% - 73% |
| C- | 72% - 70% |
| D+ | 69% - 67% |
| D | 66% - 63% |
| D- | 62% - 60% |
| F | 59% and lower |
University Policies
Students with Disabilities
BYU-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that reasonably accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with the student and instructor by BYU-Idaho Disability Services. If you need assistance or feel you have been unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of disability, you may seek resolution through established policy and procedures.
This course includes required synchronous meetings. If you have any disability that may impair your ability to complete this course successfully, please contact Disability Services as soon as possible, preferably before the beginning of the semester, in order to insure that you receive appropriate accommodations.
Disability Services Contact Information:
- Website: Disability Services
- Phone (US only): (208) 496-9210
- Email: disabilityservices@byui.edu
- Fax: (208) 496-5210
Other University Policies
Go to the Student Resources module to review the university policies regarding honesty, online etiquette, communication expectations, etc.
Course Summary:
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