EDF 7125 - Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care

Hours: 4

Effective organizational leadership in health care is critical for developing, implementing, sustaining, and modifying appropriate policies to address major health concerns, including controlling costs, increasing access to services, improving the quality of health services, and enhancing the effectiveness of program outcomes. A skilled workforce, ethical and trained leaders, and effective policies are integral to the implementation of programs and services that successfully promote the public’s health. The goal of this course is to examine the conceptual, methodological, and ethical foundations of health care leadership and administration leading to the development and analysis of health-related policy at all levels. The course will focus on analyzing the process of policymaking in the formulation, implementation, adoption, and modification phases of current health policy through effective leadership and administration.