Managerial Epidemiology

HSA 535 – Managerial Epidemiology 

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 (Prerequisite: HSA 525) 

COURSE DESCRIPTION 

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to epidemiology. Epidemiology concepts and tools are examined as they relate to the improvement of decisions about the management of health services. Basic principles are presented and reinforced with health care management applications and case studies. 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS 

Required Resources 

Friis, R. H., & Sellers, T. (2014). Epidemiology for public health practice (5th ed.). Burlington, 

MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. 

Macera, C. A., Shaffer, R., & Shaffer, P. M. (2013). Introduction to epidemiology: 

Distribution and determinants of disease (1st ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Cengage Learning. 

Note: Students can optionally read all chapters inclusive and up to Chapter 15 in both texts, but only chapters listed in the course guide are mandatory for class study. The omitted chapters can be optionally used as job aids. 

Supplemental Resources 

Evenson, K. R. & Tompkins, N. O. (2013). In-depth interviews with state public health practitioners on the United States National Physical Activity Plan. Int J Behav Nut Phys Act. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-10-72 

Friis, R. H. (2010). Epidemiology 101. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. 

Mezuk, B., Myers, J. M., & Kendler, K. S. (2013). Integrating Social Science and Behavioral Genetics: Testing the Origin of Socioeconomic Disparities in Depression Using a Genetically Informed Design. Am J Public Health. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2013.301247 

O’Rourke, K. M., & Roach, M. (2010). Disease Investigation. (2nd ed.). Edgewater, FL: DLK Publishing. 

Song, S. H. (2012). Emerging Type 2 Diabetes in Young adults. Adv Exp Med Biol. 771, 51-61. 

Suissa, S. (2013). Randomized Trials Built on Sand: Examples from COPD, Hormone Therapy, and Cancer. Rambam Maimonides Med J. 3(3). doi: 10.5041/RMMJ.10082 

Ripberger, J. (2011). Capturing curiosity: Using Internet search trends to measure public attentiveness. Policy Studies Journal, 39(2), 239-259. 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2011). Healthy People 2020. Retrieved from www.healthypeople.gov 

Von Korff, M. (2011). Public health approaches to chronic pain: the role of epidemiology. The Lancet Neurology, 10(3), 210-211. 

Wallerstein, N., Yen, I., & Syme, S. (2011). Integration of social epidemiology and community-engaged 

interventions to improve health equity. American Journal of Public Health, 101(5), 822-830. 

Werner, R. M., Rita, T., & Kim, M. (2013). Quality improvement under nursing home compare: the association between changes in process and outcome measures. Med Care. 5197, 582-8. HSA 535 – Managerial Epidemiology 

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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES 

1. Explain the concepts of epidemiology, health services management, and managerial epidemiology. 

2. Examine epidemiology as it relates to population, environment, transmission, and prevention. 

3. Examine the measurement and interpretation of disease statistics, and the characteristics of screening and diagnostic tests. 

4. Assess the quality of care through community health planning and needs assessment tools. 

5. Describe mortality, risk adjustment, and descriptive epidemiology: Time, Place, and Person. 

6. Analyze evidence-based management, case-control studies, cohorts and randomized clinical trials utilized in clinical epidemiology, and decision making. 

7. Examine the application of epidemiology to specific diseases. 

8. Examine epidemiology, financial management, and cost-effectiveness analysis. 

9. Use technology and information resources to research issues in managerial epidemiology. 

10. Write clearly and concisely about managerial epidemiology using proper writing mechanics. 

WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE 

The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode. Week	Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation	Points
1	Preparation   Reading(s), from Introduction to Epidemiology  o Chapter 1: Introduction to Epidemiology   Reading(s), from Epidemiology for Public Health Practice  o Chapter 1: History and Scope of Epidemiology  o Case Study: Intentional Dissemination of Bacteria That Cause Anthrax (pg. 8)   e-Activities  o Go to the Center for Disease Control Website, located at http://www.cdc.gov/about/organization/cio.htm, and review the mission, vision, and major responsibilities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the CDC's Center, Institute, and Offices (CIOs). Be prepared to discuss.  o Go to the British Medical Association’s (BMA’s) Website, located at http://www.bma.org.uk/_top/advanced_search/search_results.jsp, and enter the word “epidemiology” (without quotes) into the “Search Results: search term:” box and click the Search button. Select one (1) or more epidemiology topics of interest within the United Kingdom (UK). Be prepared to discuss.  o Go to your state’s Department of Health (DOH) Website, and review its health policies, focusing your efforts on understanding the state’s DOH disease-management protocols. Be prepared to discuss.  Activities   Discussions

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