Course Overview

This course explores the legal principles and strategies for minimizing risk and liability within healthcare systems. Through the examination of case studies, students will analyze the legal and ethical dilemmas that arise in healthcare. The laws and regulations governing information management, patient rights, patient privacy or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and quality management in healthcare are examined. Students will utilize various quality management tools, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), to address liability issues within the healthcare setting.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: