Time Schedule:
Joseph A. Heim
IND E 498
Seattle Campus
Lecture and/or laboratory.
Class description
Introduction to Health Systems Design, Analysis and Operations examines the application of industrial and systems engineering theory, concepts and tools to the design, analysis and operation of contemporary health care systems. The course also provides a brief introduction to health care policy and examines the way in which health care delivery is organized in the United States.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
This course is designed to help students understand how industrial engineering principles, concepts and methods can be used to design, analyze and improve the performance of health care systems. The fundamental teaching method will be instructor-facilitated health systems consulting engagements with student teams. These consulting projects will run throughout the quarter and require on-site visits by the teams to observe, collect data and analyze current health systems. The subject matter will also be covered using lectures and discussions, text and other readings, group problem-solving exercises, simulations, tours of health care facilities and class presentations by health care executives and practitioners.
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
