Brief Introduction
Access to healthcare services is critical – but is it enough?Course Summary
This course focuses on the quality and safety of healthcare systems, providing students with the knowledge and skills to improve global health outcomes.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the importance of quality and safety in healthcare systems
- Explore the use of data to improve healthcare outcomes
- Gain practical skills to improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the importance of quality and safety in healthcare systems
- Learn how to use data to improve healthcare outcomes
- Gain practical skills to improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of healthcare systems
- Proficiency in English
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview
- Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Related Education Paths
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Science in Health Data Science
- Master of Science in Global Health and Population
Notable People in This Field
- Bill Gates
- Melinda Gates
Related Books
Description
Course description
Improving access to healthcare is only as useful as the quality of care provided. Many agree that quality is important – but what is it? How do we define it? How do we measure it? And most importantly, how might we make it better?
The course is designed for those who care about health and healthcare and wish to learn more about how to measure and improve that care – for themselves, for their institutions, or for their countries. Each session will be interactive and provide concrete tools that students can use. We will empower you to raise questions, propose concrete solutions, and promote change.
We have assembled leading thinkers from around the globe – not only people who are experts – but people with real, hands-on experience running organizations, hospitals, and ministries of health. So join us – whether you are a physician, nurse, or another healthcare provider, if you are a student of medicine, public health, or health policy, or a patient who simply cares about getting good care – this course is for you.
Knowledge
- What you'll learn
- The relationship between quality and population health
- A framework for understanding and thinking about healthcare quality
- Approaches to quality measurement
- The role of information and communication technology in assessing and improving quality
- Tools and contextual knowledge to improve the quality delivered in health systems
Outline
- Burden
- Measurement
- Standards
- Improvement
- IT and Data
- Management
- Patients
- Lesson 8: Public Systems
Summary of User Reviews
Discover how to improve global health through quality and safety with Harvard's online course. Gain the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on global health outcomes.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course content was highly informative and well-structured.Pros from User Reviews
- Excellent course material and resources
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
- Interactive and thought-provoking assignments
- Great opportunity to learn from a prestigious institution
- Flexibility to complete the course at your own pace
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical issues with the online platform
- Occasional lack of clarity in instructions
- Limited interaction with other students
- Not enough case studies or real-world examples
- May not be suitable for beginners in the field
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