HSSL-6123 Legal Issues and Risk Management in Human and Social Services Administration
This course is designed to give students an understanding of the legal concepts, rights, obligations, and potential liabilities faced in the business environment. Applications in law are examined, both generally and in relation to health care liability and risks facing health care administrators. Issues unique to the social service setting are explored including risk management and liability in relationship to service delivery. It is the goal of this course to prompt students to proactively consider legal issues among the decision dimensions when making a business decision.