MRT203 Quality Improvement and Management Techniques

Topics covered include quality improvement concepts and methodologies as they relate to the medical record keeping function. A study of the prospective payment system including DRG’s, case-mix and PRO is integrated with management of a medical record department. Management aspects covered include case-mix management, quality improvement, utilization review, and risk management. 3 class hours per week. Co-requisite: MRT 202 Healthcare Data Collection & Analysis.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Corequisite

MRT202 Healthcare Data Collection and Analysis Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • Information Literacy Intensive

  • Written Communication Intensive