Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Differentiate between project governance and project management in healthcare.

• Design governance structures that align healthcare projects with organizational strategy and patient care goals.

• Map stakeholder engagement processes to ensure collaboration among administrators, clinicians, regulators, and patients.

• Apply governance frameworks to support compliance with laws, regulations, and accreditation standards (e.g., HIPAA, Joint Commission).

• Critically evaluate performance metrics and reporting structures to improve healthcare project governance.

• Prerequisites: Completion of an introductory course such as Principles of Healthcare Project Management or prior knowledge of healthcare administration and project management fundamentals.

• Course Policy: Students are expected to actively participate in case-based discussions, healthcare simulations, and group projects. Assignments must be submitted on time; late submissions will be accepted only with prior instructor approval. Academic integrity and adherence to professional standards are mandatory.

1. Participants should register in advance to receive access details. 2. Access links and passwords, if applicable, should be provided securely to registered participants. 3. Participants are encouraged to join the webinar a few minutes early to resolve any technical issues 4. Participants are responsible for ensuring a stable internet connection, compatible devices (computer, tablet, or smartphone), and recommended browsers. 5. A microphone and webcam may be required for interactive sessions. Please test your audio and video settings in advance. 6. The webinar may be recorded for educational purposes. 7. Recorded sessions may be shared with registered participants after the webinar. 8. Please be mindful not to share personal or confidential information during the webinar. 9. A detailed agenda will be provided, and each session will adhere to the schedule to cover all planned topics. 10. Time will be allocated for Q&A sessions and discussions. 11. A helpdesk or contact information for technical support will be provided during the webinar. 12. Common technical issues will be addressed at the beginning of the session. 13. Relevant resources, such as presentation slides or additional reading materials, will be shared after the webinar. 

This course is intended for:

• Healthcare Administration students seeking to integrate project governance into healthcare delivery systems.

• Healthcare Project Managers overseeing IT, compliance, or clinical transformation initiatives.

• Clinical Leaders and Nursing Managers involved in patient safety, quality improvement, and compliance projects.

• Healthcare Executives and Sponsors responsible for ensuring governance frameworks align with organizational mission and regulatory requirements.

• Graduate students in Healthcare Administration and Public Health who plan to manage or oversee complex healthcare projects.