Healthcare Quality and Safety (HQS) is the study and prevention of adverse events, suboptimal care, ineffective treatments, inefficient processes and unnecessary clinical variation in health systems.
The Masters of Science (MS) builds upon the foundation concepts presented in the Graduate Certificate and focuses on the advanced application of HQS concepts necessary for the analysis, management, and improvement of HQS and the systems that deliver healthcare services. This option contains 10 online courses and a capstone project, which is specifically designed to enhance the student’s career trajectory. This option can be completed in two years.
The master’s degree option provides students the opportunity to study and apply HQS concepts in different healthcare environments around the world.
Learn more about the program here.
Submissions from 2012
Stubborn, Persistent, Dangerous C.difficile Infections. Is Improvement Possible?, Sara Townsend
Using a Health Information Exchange to Improve Medication Reconciliation, Sandra B. Selzer
