HM 585 - Medical Quality Management

Course overview

Welcome to this self-paced course based on Medical Quality Management: Theory and Practice, 3rd Edition, edited by Giardino, Riesenberg, and Varkey. This course introduces the principles, frameworks, and practical applications of quality management in healthcare, with emphasis on patient safety, performance measurement, ethics, regulatory oversight, and systems-based improvement. Throughout the course, you will explore how quality management concepts apply across clinical, operational, and organizational contexts, and how quality leaders use data, improvement methodologies, and governance structures to improve outcomes and value. As a self-paced learner, you are encouraged to engage thoughtfully with the readings, view the optional videos, reflect on real-world implications, and apply the material to diverse healthcare settings. The goal of this course is to build both conceptual understanding and practical insight that will support effective participation in quality improvement and healthcare leadership roles.