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Certifications for Its Cover Story: Bridging Worlds
Disease Specific Care
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Programs from the help teachers articulate concepts to stu- also exposes FIU scholars to a behind-the- most leaders’ decision-making within the
course of managing in the health care field
scenes career view they may not have con-
Joint Commission dents. sidered beyond the world of hospitals. In is hard to teach without human interac-
“Any academic theory or solution com-
addition to hospitals, this program pre-
tion.
municated via a real-world example pares them for the nuances of health care According to Barbera, “Knowing the
In December 2017, Broward Health enhances a student’s grasp of a pattern of environments such as ambulatory clinics, technical aspects of health care manage-
North (BHN) underwent a rigorous critical thinking and makes a lasting long term and senior care, home health ment is the vital foundation but layering
on-site review by Joint Commission impression,” he explained. care, physician practices and surgi-centers on the skill sets of understanding cultural
surveyors. These experts evaluated Barbera notes, “When I teach, I can to name a few. They learn the finance, diversity, family influences and employee
compliance with national disease-spe- always share a story from some point in operations, marketing and quality man- engagement will help our alumni travel a
cific care standards for BHN’s my career to describe how I reacted to a agement issues in an on-line/on campus path that will enable them to succeed.”
Alzheimer’s program, Primary Stroke situation, some according to the books and hybrid fashion. An early leader, FIU originally devel-
Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation sometimes not so much. I explain that as a Barbera leans toward the hybrid path oped an accredited Master’s program in
Stroke-Specific programs. After a one- leader you make decisions, some may be because in 35 years of health care experi- 2008 with a heavy emphasis on public
week survey, no deficiencies were the wrong ones; but like any mistake, you ence he recognizes the importance that health policy. In 2016 they pulled it off the
found in any of the programs. learn from it and don’t repeat it.” Students values such as empathy and integrity play shelf, revitalized it to expose students to an
Broward Health North was awarded respond positively to these scenarios, as in today’s headline grabbing social and eth- enhanced perspective of health adminis-
with The Joint Commission’s Gold posted on ratings surveys. ical issues. tration, and reactivated in Fall, 2016 to
Seal of Approval® for Advanced Not only does this style of education The on-line convenience factor appeals encompass the current curricula of theo-
Certification for Primary Stroke improve the job marketability for graduat- to working students trying to climb the ries and issues of managing complex
Centers, as well as for the Alzheimer’s ing students but it also incorporates a face- professional career path ladder. However, health organizations in both public and
and Inpatient Rehabilitation Stroke to-face industry experience for students the dilemma is to balance the personalized private settings.
programs. “Broward Health North is embarking on the required administrative expedient stride of the online program Graduates will be prepared to serve in a
pleased to receive Disease-Specific residency with local health care organiza- with the face-to-face people skills. variety of administrative roles in the indus-
Care Certification form The Joint tions. Compassion and empathy gained in facul- try. Housed under the University’s Nicole
Commission, the premier health care During the final semester of this 24- ty/student exchange are needed to manage Wertheim College of Nursing and Health
quality improvement and accrediting month program, students are required to complex health organizations. The differ- Sciences, the first cohort of 20 students
body in the nation,” added Alice experience an on-site residency or signifi- ence between this master’s program and will graduate this year and the Spring,
Taylor Chief Executive Officer at cant Master’s project (if they are already others which put heavy emphasis on busi- 2018 cohort already has 45 students
Broward Health North. “These certifi- employed) in a local health care setting. ness and regulatory issues is the expansion enrolled.
cations provide BHN with the frame- FIU residency programs provide local hos- of that focus to include relationship man-
work to create a culture of excellence pitals, and other health care providers the agement, work force motivation, and nav- For more information, contact Dr. Sal
for those in our community.” benefit of a fresh pair of eyes, eager to tack- igating the individual and family issues of Barbera at (305) 919-4466 or
le an existing issue and make a positive health care consumerism and compliance. sbarbera@fiu.edu.
impact on patient care and satisfaction. It Learning these skills that will be a part of

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