College: Graduate Programs Institute

The specialization in Hospital and Healthcare Facilities Management focuses on the administration and management of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings. Students gain skills in healthcare management, financial management, human resources, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and are prepared for careers in healthcare management, administration, and consulting.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand healthcare management principles and administration.
• Develop skills in financial management and budgeting for healthcare facilities.
• Learn about human resources management and recruitment strategies in healthcare.
• Explore quality improvement initiatives and patient safety.
• Analyze regulatory compliance and legal considerations in healthcare.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Gain practical experience through projects and internships.

Main Syllabus:

1. Introduction to Healthcare Management - Overview of healthcare management principles, trends, and industry challenges.
2. Financial Management in Healthcare - Fundamentals of financial management, budgeting, and cost control in healthcare facilities.
3. Human Resources Management in Healthcare - Techniques for recruiting, training, and managing healthcare staff.
4. Quality Improvement and Patient Safety - Strategies to improve care quality, patient safety, and performance metrics.
5. Healthcare Law and Regulatory Compliance - Understanding healthcare laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
6. Healthcare Operations and Supply Chain Management - Principles of operations management, supply chain, and logistics in healthcare environments.
7. Healthcare Information Systems - Use of IT and systems in healthcare management.
8. Strategic Planning and Healthcare Strategy - Developing and implementing strategic plans for healthcare organizations.
9. Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations - Techniques for marketing healthcare services and managing public relations.
10. Practical/Applied Training - Hands-on experience in healthcare management fields, such as hospitals, clinics, or health consultancy firms.
11. Capstone Project - A comprehensive project applying healthcare management skills, such as developing a strategic plan, conducting a quality improvement initiative, or performing a financial performance analysis.

Assessment Methods:

• Analysis of healthcare management principles
• Financial management and budgeting projects
• Human resources management and staff recruitment projects
• Quality improvement and patient safety projects
• Healthcare law and regulatory compliance analyses
• Healthcare operations and supply chain management projects
• Healthcare information systems projects
• Strategic planning and healthcare strategy projects
• Healthcare marketing and public relations projects
• Practical training reports
• Capstone projects and presentations

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Healthcare Management"
• "Financial Management in Healthcare"
• "Human Resources Management in Healthcare"
• "Quality Improvement and Patient Safety"
• "Healthcare Law and Regulatory Compliance"
• "Healthcare Operations and Supply Chain Management"
• "Healthcare Information Systems"
• "Strategic Planning and Healthcare Strategy"
• "Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations"

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of healthcare and business management, and an interest in healthcare management.

Program Duration:

Typically 4 years to complete a Bachelor's degree in Hospital and Healthcare Facilities Management.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain certifications such as:

• Certified Healthcare Administrator (CHA) from the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
• Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) from the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ)
• Certificates in specific healthcare management and administration tools and programs

Target Audience:

Aspiring healthcare managers, hospital administrators, healthcare consultants, and professionals seeking roles in healthcare management, administration, and consultancy firms. This specialization equips students with the administrative and strategic skills necessary to excel in managing hospitals and healthcare facilities, supporting careers in various roles within healthcare management, administration, and consultancy.