WHC 303 - Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation

Course unit(s): 1
Healthcare is one of the most highly regulated industries in the United States. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of quality management in health care and its application in today’s competitive healthcare market. The role of federal and state governments in hospital oversight, policy, and protection of the health of citizens will be explored. Healthcare accreditation principles and their impact on operations will be examined, along with the organization and program infrastructure necessary for continuous regulatory and accreditation compliance. Additionally, students will be introduced to the operational role of managers/administrators in designing, implementing and overseeing systems to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations and accreditation standards.