This introductory course will expose learners to science improvement concepts and the use of informatics necessary to design and to evaluate improvement in health care organizations. The focus will be on organizational improvement science and the use of data, systems, and tools to augment healthcare improvement processes and its translation from to research. This course will prepare the learner to lead and design health care improvement while leveraging technology and tools to catalyze the advancement of nursing practice and health care delivery. 

This course is offered with three Saturday online classes

This course requires prior approval of instructor. Please contact jean.boucher@umassmed.edu

This is a 3 credit course