MCCCD Program Description

Systems-Based Thinking in Nursing

Course: NUR401

First Term: 2024 Fall

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S- Standard

Description: Overview of systems-based thinking in nursing and its role in improving the quality and safety of patient care. Focus on coordination of healthcare systems components to address complex issues and deliver optimal care.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Evaluate system effectiveness through the application of evidence-based practice with a focus on quality improvement principles. (I, II, VI) 2. Identify the relationship among macro, meso, and microsystems of health services across various healthcare settings. (I-III) 3. Explain the role of the nurse in considering cost effectiveness of care, advocacy, and collaborating with inter-professional teams. (I-VI) 4. Apply quality improvement principles to evaluate system performance, identify system errors, and determine innovative solutions for delivering safe, quality care. (I-VI) 5. Analyze the impact of local, regional, national, and global systems on patient outcomes. (III, IV) 6. Evaluate financial and payment models in healthcare and their impact on access, delivery, and quality of care. (V, VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Quality improvement principles A. Person-focused care B. Stakeholder involvement C. Leadership D. Employee insight E. Process oriented F. Data-driven G. Continual improvement H. Strategic relationships II. Continuous quality improvement A. Models for improvement B. Challenges and pitfalls C. Innovative solutions D. Embracing and sustaining change III. Micro, meso, and macro systems A. Organizational structures B. System distinctions C. Inter-relationships among systems D. Effect of gaps or failures IV. Impact of systems on patient outcomes A. Local B. Regional C. National D. Global V. Healthcare finances A. Fee for service (FFS) B. Value-based care models C. Government subsidized D. New payment models E. Payment methods F. Healthcare access VI. Role of the professional nurse A. Quality improvement B. Cost awareness C. Patient advocacy D. Interprofessional involvement E. Identification of errors F. Innovative solution proposals

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 23, 2023

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