PHS 7370 - Simulation and Modeling for Quality and Research

Effective Start Date: 02/15/2017
This course will provide an introduction to quantitative methods and their application to quality and research. Specific topics include statistical process control, queueing theory, simulation, and forecasting as applied to problems faced by health systems, including poor flow in outpatient clinics and insufficient staff for demand in the emergency department. An end-of-course project will incorporate methods learned throughout the semester.

Credits: 3
Grading Basis: Graded