HPEM 6390 Organizational and Interpersonal Communication for Population Health

This course examines the structure and functioning of the communication process in health organizations. Health organizations including public health, hospitals, long-term care, ambulatory care, managed care, private and public insurance, integrated delivery systems and other healthcare organization providers will be discussed within the context of the communication environment that includes communication models, climate, culture and interpersonal conflict. The course also examines key communication challenges and analyses related to decision-making within the principles of management processes and how they are applied to public health organizations amid a dynamic/changing environment.

Credits

3