Maricopa Community Colleges  NCE209   19972-19975 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/26/96
NCE209 19972-19975 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Contemporary Leadership Concepts for Health Care
Introduction to leadership and management concepts for work- readiness in health care fields. Professional role development of the beginning registered nurse. Includes organizational design and governance as well as leadership and management theories and qualities for the health care employee. Prerequisites: Licensed practical nurse certification or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NCE209   19972-19975 Contemporary Leadership Concepts for Health Care
1. Analyze factors of organizational design and governance in health care organizations, and explain their impact on the provision of client care. (I)
2. Describe leadership and management strategies commonly used in the health care environment. (II)
3. Identify and describe leadership and management qualities valued by employers in the health care environment. (III)
4. Identify and explain factors that affect the professional role development of the registered nurse. (IV)
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NCE209   19972-19975 Contemporary Leadership Concepts for Health Care
    I. Organizational Design and Governance in Health Care
        A. The health care system
          1. Health policy and health care reform
          2. Organizational structure and function
          3. Managed care
        B. Quality improvement and risk management
          1. Research
          2. Accreditation
          3. Ethical and legal issues
      II. Leadership and Management Strategies in Health Care
          A. Leader/manager theories
          B. Leadership styles
          C. Nursing care delivery systems
        III. Leadership Qualities for the Work-Ready Health Care Employee
            A. Communication
            B. Critical thinking and problem solving
            C. Time management and organization
            D. Supervision
          IV. Professional Role Development
              A. Career planning
              B. Role transition
              C. Continuing education
              D. Professional code of ethics
              E. Professional involvement
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