Month 1: Introduction to Healthcare Operations

Week 1: Introduction to Healthcare Operations

• Overview of healthcare operations and its role in the healthcare industry
• Understanding the various components of healthcare operations, including facilities management, supply chain management, and patient care management
• Introduction to healthcare regulations and compliance requirements
• Review of healthcare industry trends and challenges

Week 2: Healthcare Data Management

• Overview of healthcare data management and its role in healthcare operations
• Understanding healthcare data sources and formats, including electronic health records (EHRs) and medical claims data
• Introduction to healthcare data analytics and its application in healthcare operations
• Review of healthcare data privacy and security requirements

Week 3: Quality and Performance Improvement in Healthcare

• Understanding the importance of quality and performance improvement in healthcare operations
• Introduction to quality improvement methodologies, such as Lean and Six Sigma
• Review of performance metrics in healthcare operations, including patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes
• Overview of healthcare accreditation and certification requirements

Week 4: Healthcare Finance and Budgeting

• Introduction to healthcare finance and budgeting principles
• Understanding healthcare revenue streams and payment models, including fee-for-service and value-based care
• Overview of healthcare budgeting processes and techniques, including variance analysis and budget forecasting
• Introduction to healthcare cost control strategies, such as resource optimization and waste reduction