PRACTICE INNOVATION I

NURSING 761

Provides content in theory, concepts, and methods of program planning and evaluation in the context of health care and community health organizations. Provides basic concept related to designing and implementing health services quality improvement projects.

NURSING 713

Continue the application of leadership and management skills and role development with a focus on leadership and innovation within complex health settings and across multisector partnerships. Emphasis on clinical engagement in management projects requiring critical assessment, design, planning, intervention, and evaluation activities using theoretical models and management tools to leverage technology and innovation. Focuses on leadership and innovation of programs and services within an organization/community-setting.

PUBLHLTH 786

Gain knowledge about theory, concepts, and methods of program planning and evaluation in the context of health care and community health organizations. Covers content and case studies on planning, designing, and implementing health services and quality improvement projects. Basic principles of tools for budget development and resource management related to grants or projects are included. Class projects provide the opportunity to collaborate in the creation of program plans, logic models, and grant proposals.

PHMSCI 753

Key concepts and body of knowledge of Project Management (PM) applied to the specifics of the drug development process. PM theory and language. The life cycle of a project: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Control, and Closing. Predictive, adaptive and hybrid PM frameworks and tools. Project Charter, statement-of-work, scope of work, work-breakdown structure, project network and timelines. Critical path method and earned value analysis to adjust schedules, allocate resources, and implement corrective actions. Risk management in pharmaceutical projects. An overview of documents management and decision-making strategies.

PHMPRAC 629

Expand upon the knowledge gained in Practice Innovation I to produce positive change within the health care system. Students will integrate concepts in their practice area of interest with the project management skills learned placing special emphasis on project implementation, measurement, and articulation of results.