Effective Management of Healthcare Systems and Patient Safety
Learn how Taiwan's NHI system ensures affordable, efficient, and equitable access to healthcare.
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Effective Management of Healthcare Systems and Patient Safety
Explore Taiwan's health service systems and patient safety
Taiwan’s healthcare infrastructure is one of the most efficient in the world. Explore their impressive National Health Insurance (NHI) policy and learn how it provides equitable healthcare access and promotes patient safety on this six-week short course from Taipei Medical University.
You’ll discover practical strategies and real-world applications to apply to your healthcare contexts.
Evaluate the impact of NHI on healthcare access
You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how healthcare services are delivered and managed, along with the roles of governmental agencies in shaping Taiwan’s healthcare infrastructure.
This knowledge forms the foundation for understanding the successes and challenges within the system.
Discover the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of Taiwan’s NHI
You’ll then be guided through the single-payer system’s design, implementation, and funding mechanisms that provide universal coverage to all Taiwanese citizens.
In delving into the inner workings of this healthcare system, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of how the NHI achieves efficiency and affordability while maintaining high-quality care. You’ll also compare these strategies with other global healthcare systems to glean actionable insights.
Understand the mechanisms ensuring patient safety in Taiwan
Patient safety is a critical aspect of any healthcare system. Gain further insight into the methods Taiwan employs to maintain high standards of patient safety.
You’ll conclude this course by discussing the policies, protocols, and technological advances that help prevent medical errors and enhance overall patient care.
By the end of this course, you will thoroughly understand Taiwan’s health service system and acclaimed NHI policy.
Syllabus
Week 1
Health Service System and Structure
Overview of Health Service System
An overview of health service systems, exploring structures, coverage, financing, and key challenges across different countries' healthcare models.
Health Service System: A Case Study of Taiwan
You will learn health service system structure in Taiwan and how it relates to health system resilience.
Week 2
Health System: Structure and Resilience
Health Service Resilience and the Shock Cycle
We will explore health service resilience and the shock cycle, examining how systems adapt to and recover from disruptions.
Week 3
Health Insurance Policy
Health Insurance Policy
Health insurance policies provide financial protection for medical expenses, ensuring access to necessary care and reducing out-of-pocket costs.
Week 4
Key Takeaways: Taiwan’s Health Insurance Experience and Global Implications
Taiwan's Health Care Model: Universal Coverage and Global Insights
Explore how Taiwan's health insurance system offers valuable lessons for achieving universal health coverage and addressing global health challenges.
Universal Health Coverage: Model and Challenges
Learn more on Taiwan's NHI model, it also faces challenges like rising costs and aging population.
Week 5
Patient Safety in Taiwan: Part1
Challenges and Comparisons in Global Healthcare Systems: A Look at Taiwan's NHI
Exploring global healthcare challenges through Taiwan's unique National Health Insurance system, this overview highlights common issues faced worldwide and provides insights into how different systems address these difficulties.
Week 6
Patient Safety in Taiwan: Part2
Hospital Management in Taiwan- Challenges and Future Perspectives
Hospital management in Taiwan faces challenges in aging population, limited resources, and technology integration, with digitalization driving future improvements. Explore more about hospital management in this session.
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What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Explore the structure and functioning of Taiwan’s health service system, including the integration of traditional and modern healthcare practices.
- Assess patient safety protocols and technologies in Taiwan’s healthcare system through case studies and real-world examples.
- Identify the key governmental agencies and their roles in managing Taiwan’s healthcare infrastructure.
- Evaluate the principles and effectiveness of Taiwan’s National Health Insurance (NHI) policy in promoting healthcare accessibility, affordability, and quality.
- Apply insights from case studies to understand challenges and successes in ensuring patient safety.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for individuals seeking knowledge in healthcare management, including health policy analysts, healthcare administrators, public health officials, policymakers, as well as anyone interested in learning more about health insurance policy and patient safety practices.
Who will you learn with?
Professor, School of Health Care Administration, Taipei Medical University
Who developed the course?
Taipei Medical University
Taipei Medical University (TMU) has been a leader in Taiwan’s healthcare system for over half a century due to its research, teaching excellence, internationalization and outstanding medical service.
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