This course provides an in-depth analysis of the quality and safety priorities in the current health care environments. Students will contrast the strengths and weaknesses of current quality improvement models including aspects related to efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness as well as being ethical and culturally responsible. The master's student will engage in the promotion of high level communications and advocacy that are necessary for quality and safety initiatives. The course includes the impact of regulatory organizations in health care quality. The student will be prepared to plan, implement and evaluate the results of a quality improvement and specifically address the improvements to health care outcomes.