Course Description
Explores concept clarification associated with leading, managing, and following in the existing volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous U.S. health system. Foundational history from the Industrial Revolution to today’s emerging network models is synthesized against access, cost, and health disparities.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Distinguish between leading, managing, and following behaviors in healthcare.
- Summarize the evolution of the U.S. healthcare system from charity care and the rise of health insurance to technology and personalized medicine as drivers of change.
- Compare the evolution of medicine, nursing, and other health professions over time.
- Appraise how personal values influence the desire to lead, manage, or follow in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environment.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Position Paper 1/Leading, Managing & Following | 15% |
| Position Paper 2/ Hill-Burton, Health Insurance, Medicare/Medicaid | 15% |
| Position Paper 3/Personal Core Values | 15% |
| Infographic/Evolution of Health Professions | 15% |
| Discussion Forum 1/Introduction & Leadership Video | 10% |
| Discussion Forum 2/Charity & Asylum Care | 10% |
| Discussion Forum 3/Hill-Burton, Health Insurance, Medicare/Medicaid | 10% |
| Discussion Forum 4/Patient rights, ACA & Emerging Technology | 10% |
Graduate Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 100-93 | A |
| 92-85 | B |
| 84-77 | C |
| 76 or less | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Regular class attendance is a responsibility and a privilege of university education. For this online course attendance is defined by course participation. Robust course participation is essential for your learning, acquisition of knowledge and professional growth. Students should recognize the advantages of committed class participation, accept it as a personal responsibility, and apprise themselves of the consequences of poor participation.
Active participation is expected to meet the student learning objectives of this course. If the student knows they will be late completing any assignment, it is the student’s responsibility to communicate with the faculty member about this via email prior to the occurrence.
Unexcused tardiness submitting assignments will cause late penalties in the assignment grade and will influence the final grade in this course. Due dates for all assignments are available in Canvas, therefore plan accordingly. Since one or more of the course assignments may involve other members of the class, please submit assignments on time this semester to allow ample time for other class members to make significant contributions to the assignments.
Your communication and proactive participation are greatly appreciated.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.