OPT 5129 Professional Optometric Practice II
One hour of lecture per week. Study and discussion of the various components and policies of the U.S. healthcare system including cost, access, finance, and patient choice. Study the different forms of successful, high-quality healthcare systems in wealthy, developed nations around the world. Study the different aspects of healthcare compliance to include the Stark Law, the False Claims Act, the Anti-kickback Statute, HIPAA, and HITECH. Study the basic principles and concepts of patient safety, risk management, and quality assurance in healthcare settings. Discussion of patient concepts of leadership, responsibility, and accountability in healthcare settings and society as a whole. Study effective communication techniques used in patient care. Discussion of the different types of challenging patients encountered in healthcare settings and techniques to resolve conflict and achievement patient satisfaction with quality care.
Offered
Spring