Health Services Management

This course provides an overview of health care in the United States. The American system of health services and the philosophy, history, organization, and utilization of public health programs at various levels are examined.

The study of long-term health care and the greatest challenges facing it are studied in depth. The population needs, consumer demands, resource consumption, and financing are reviewed with an emphasis on a well-organized, efficient, client-oriented continuum of care.

Various aspects of the health care industry are reviewed, including personnel and the team concept in health services. Economic and social factors affecting the U.S. health care delivery system are studied. Issues such as death, dying, loss and bereavement are examined.

This course provides an introduction to the basic structure of health-related facilities including nursing homes, adult care facilities, home care agencies, voluntary agencies, ambulatory centers, hospitals and independent living facilities. Management systems and responsibilities as they relate to the health care industry are reviewed.