of a healthcare organization. There are several different types of healthcare models that vary according to the specificity of a particular healthcare organization. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing QSEN Education Consortium (2015) briefly discusses six elements that are identified as essential components leading to the quality improvement of an organization. These six essential elements include safety, teamwork and collaboration, patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, health
Working in the Healthcare industry offers many rewards and benefits. Medical office jobs have remained in very high demand, even in times of recession or economic downtimes. Medical office jobs are also known as ambulatory jobs, or jobs in outpatient care. Both clinical and non-clinical jobs are available in medical office settings. The beneficial effects of positive practice environments on organization performance in general, and health service delivery, health worker performance, patient outcomes
Sharp Healthcare is a large, private employer, regional healthcare organization with a number of acute-care hospitals, specialty hospitals, medical groups, and other facilities and services (Burns, Bradley, & Weiner, 2011). Sharp Healthcare has roughly 3,600 physicians between medical staff and those affiliated with medical groups, over 14,000 employees and manages over $5.8 million in assets and an annual income of $1.9 billion. All of these factors made it incredibly important for Sharp Healthcare
expected outcomes of graduates such as to achieve knowledge, skills, and attitudes preparing them to practice within complex healthcare systems are well defined (AACN, 2008). The priorities of the 21st century related to nursing education focus on disease prevention and geriatric care because of the healthcare professional shortage that is expected to intensify, as 78 million baby-boomers age and healthcare needs increase (Brandon, 2010). As the baby-boomers enter retirement age, the prevalence of chronic
entering a healthcare facility, whether it be an ambulatory surgery centre, a hospital, or rehabilitation centre, a patient hope, if not expects, to receive congruous care in a safe environment. Everyday people entrust their health or the health of their doted ones to the care provided in a healthcare organization. In reciprocation, these facilities have an obligation to provide the safest care, treatment and accommodations possible. It is this dedication that should compel healthcare organizations to perpetually
enhancing the performance, motivation, and morale of the subordinates using different techniques. Due to the challenging and rapidly-changing nursing work environment, nurses require motivation to improve their performance towards enhancing positive patient outcomes ( Ross, Fitzpatrick, Click, Krouse, & Clavelle, 2014) . In this light, transformational leadership promotes a good work-life balance among nurses by connecting their identity
Work-life balance has become an area of increased importance to employees as well as employers in recent times. Employees need to balance work and non-work roles and employers require it to increase productively and reduce cost (Abbott & De Cieri, 2008). An organizations' need to attract and retain valued employees in a highly competitive labour market and also to improve on their level of productivity is a strong motivating factor for increased organizational awareness and action with regards to
STRAYER UNIVERSITY A STUDY OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN ANGOLAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM A DIRECTED RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTERS HEALTH SERVICE ADMINISTRATION SUBMITTED TO SUSAN CRIM, MBA BY ELMA CARVALHO WASHINGTON, DC July 2007 ABSTRACT Angola is a third world country located on the west coast along the south Atlantic in southern Africa. It won its independence from Portugal in
A treatise on leadership within healthcare has many dimensions. A comprehensive review of the following realms can help illustrate the functional domains of nursing leadership: Innovation, Change Management and Systems Thinking, Communication and Emotional Intelligence; Conflict Resolution; Policy and Advocacy; Decision Making; Organizational Climate and Culture; Influence Vs Power & Leadership and Management; Fiscal Responsibility; Retention and Succession Planning; Quality and Safety; Professional
Selection Plan: Physician Liaison Healthcare is currently one of the most dynamic industries, resulting in the creation of many complexities in recruiting. Healthcare reform has hospitals struggling to figure out how to transition from a fee-for-service reimbursement environment to a population health focus. Many healthcare organizations employ physician liaisons to represent the organization in the field, build relationships with internal and external physicians, execute community and physician