Improvement in Quality of Health Care
HPM 253
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
Improvement in Quality of Health Care is designed for practicing clinicians and those with an interest in health care management and quality improvement. This interactive and challenging course will provide students with a fresh perspective on improvement in health care systems, as well the necessary tools to create improvement in patient outcomes, enhance the care experience and advance equity in their own organizations and practices. Drawing on case examples from around the world and across care settings, topics of the sessions will include: the leadership of improvement; systems and process improvement; statistical thinking and the management of variation; psychology of change; innovation, design and creativity; collaborative work; closing equity gaps; patient-centeredness and co-production; the diffusion of innovations; integrating cost and quality; building will for change; and personal and professional development. Short readings and videos will be required between classes.
Restricted to HSPH degree or PCE students.
Class Notes
THIS CLASS HAS PRIORITY ENROLLMENT
Priority Wave Groups
Wave 1 | PCE Students & CLE Students
Wave 2 | HSPH Degree Students
Wave 3 | Approved Petitioners
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Priority Wave Timing
Wave 1 | 5/14/2026 11:00 AM - 5/24/2026 11:59 PM
Wave 2 | 5/25/2026 12:00 AM - 5/27/2026 11:59 PM
Wave 3 | 5/28/2026 12:00 AM - Enrollment Deadline (varies by session)
Any student who does not meet the Wave 1 or Wave 2 criteria can add themselves to the waitlist (if enrollment requirements are met) at any time during the enrollment period. At the beginning of each priority wave, students on the waitlist who meet the Wave’s criteria will be automatically enrolled into any remaining seats in the course (pending no time conflicts)
Not Available for Cross Registration
