Health Care Leader Competencies and the Relevance of Emotional Intelligence
This study did not suggest causation, but instead suggested that including the study and development of emotional intelligence in health care administration programs could have a positive impact on the degree of leader competence in graduates. Some curricula suggestions were provided, and further study was recommended. (Source: The Health Care Manager)
Source: The Health Care Manager - October 1, 2020 Category: Health Management Tags: Article Source Type: research
Compassion Fatigue and Burnout: What Managers Should Know
Most health care employees experience and are bolstered by compassion satisfaction as they deal with patients in need. However, the more empathetic a health care provider is, the more likely he or she will experience compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue is a negative syndrome that occurs when dealing with the traumatic experiences of patients, and examples of symptoms include intrusive thoughts, sleeping problems, and depression. Compassion fatigue is different from burnout. Compassion fatigue is a rapidly occurring disorder for primary health care workers who work with suffering patients, whereas burnout, a larger const...
Source: The Health Care Manager - October 1, 2020 Category: Health Management Tags: Article Source Type: research
Leader Communication Styles and Organizational Health
Communication is perhaps one of the greatest challenges facing managers and leaders today. Clearly articulating ideas and expectations to employees is vital to the productivity and the longevity of an organization. Furthermore, the style in which the communication is delivered has an influence on the satisfaction levels of employees. Research has discovered that there are many different styles in which a leader may communicate with employees. Research has provided several methods that aid in determining which style is the most appropriate for any given circumstance. Research has demonstrated how appropriate and effective c...
Source: The Health Care Manager - October 1, 2020 Category: Health Management Tags: Article Source Type: research
Building an Ethical Organizational Culture
The success of a health care institution—as defined by delivering high-quality, high-value care, positive patient outcomes, and financial solvency—is inextricably tied to the culture within that organization. The ability to achieve and sustain alignment between its mission, values, and everyday practices defines a positive organizational culture. An institution that has a diminished organizational culture, reflected in the failure to consistently align management and clinical decisions and practices with its mission and values, will struggle. The presence of misalignment or of ethics gaps affects the quality of care be...
Source: The Health Care Manager - October 1, 2020 Category: Health Management Tags: Article Source Type: research
An Analysis of Restructuring Orientation to Enhance Nurse Retention
This article examines the turnover statistics, costs, rationale, and orientation programs that have proven positive results. It is hoped that the findings can assist health care facilities to replicate successful orientation programs and reduce nurse turnover. (Source: The Health Care Manager)
Source: The Health Care Manager - October 1, 2020 Category: Health Management Tags: Article Source Type: research
Ethical Issues and the Electronic Health Record
Ethical issues related to electronic health records (EHRs) confront health personnel. Electronic health records create conflict among several ethical principals. Electronic health records may represent beneficence because they are alleged to increase access to health care, improve the quality of care and health, and decrease costs. Research, however, has not consistently demonstrated access for disadvantaged persons, the accuracy of EHRs, their positive effects on productivity, nor decreased costs. Should beneficence be universally acknowledged, conflicts exist with other ethical principles. Autonomy is jeopardized when pa...
Source: The Health Care Manager - October 1, 2020 Category: Health Management Tags: Article Source Type: research
Fall Prevention Conceptual Framework
Falls can have lasting psychological and physical consequences, particularly fractures and slow- healing processes, and patients may also lose confidence in walking. Injuries from falls lead to functional decline, institutionalization, higher health care costs, and decreased quality of life. The process related to the problem of patient falls in the hospital, using the nursing model developed by the theorist, Ida Jean Orlando, is explained in this article. The useful tool that provides guidance to marketers in this endeavor is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. During acute illness, individuals are greatly in need of satisfyin...
Source: The Health Care Manager - October 1, 2020 Category: Health Management Tags: Article Source Type: research
Letter from the Publisher
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Source: The Health Care Manager - October 1, 2020 Category: Health Management Tags: Letter from the Publisher Source Type: research
DECIDE: A Decision-Making Model for More Effective Decision Making by Health Care Managers
The purpose of this article is to describe a step-by-step process for decision making, and a model is developed to aid health care managers in making more quality decisions, which ultimately determines the success of organizations. The DECIDE model is the acronym of 6 particular activities needed in the decision-making process: (1) D = define the problem, (2) E = establish the criteria, (3) C = consider all the alternatives, (4) I = identify the best alternative, (5) D = develop and implement a plan of action, and (6) E = evaluate and monitor the solution and feedback when necessary. The DECIDE model is intended as a resou...
Source: The Health Care Manager - July 1, 2020 Category: Health Management Tags: Article Source Type: research
Enhancing Communication to Improve Patient Safety and to Increase Patient Satisfaction
This article identifies and discusses different communication protocols that can be used to enhance the consistency of more efficient and effective communication within a health care organization to overall improve patient care and patient satisfaction. The rising importance of patient satisfaction and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are causing a shift in how hospitals evaluate and manage their health care organizations today. Following the situation-background-assessment-recommendation and acknowledge-introduce-duration-exp...
Source: The Health Care Manager - July 1, 2020 Category: Health Management Tags: Article Source Type: research
Night Shift Work and Its Health Effects on Nurses
The purpose of this research was to study night shift work and its health effects on nurses. This was a quantitative study using descriptive design; it also incorporated three qualitative open-ended questions to complement the study. The data were collected using Survey Monkey, with an Internet based confidential data collection tool. The population of relevance to this study was nurses employed in hospital settings in the United States. E-mail addresses and Facebook were used to recruit participants. Results indicated that there is an increased risk of sleep deprivation, family stressors, and mood changes because of worki...
Source: The Health Care Manager - July 1, 2020 Category: Health Management Tags: Article Source Type: research
Transformational Leadership in Health Care Today
Management in nursing is in a state of revolution based on positive transformational changes. Effective leadership on individual nursing units directly affects nursing staff satisfaction. Employees are interested in managers who can lead in a positive and encouraging manner. Nurses who are content in their positions correlate to a reduction in staff turnover and improve retention. When the nursing staff are satisfied with their employment, patient satisfaction rises. Health care organizations can see this trickle-down effect through increases in patient satisfaction scores over time. The promotion of effective communicatio...
Source: The Health Care Manager - July 1, 2020 Category: Health Management Tags: Article Source Type: research
Reduction of Intensive Care Unit Length of Stay: The Case of Early Mobilization
Bed rest or immobilization is frequently part of treatment for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) with critical illness. The average ICU length of stay (LOS) is 3.3 days, and for every day spent in an ICU bed, the average patient spends an additional 1.5 days in a non-ICU bed. The purpose of this research study was to analyze the effects of early mobilization for patients in the ICU to determine if it has an impact on the LOS, cost of care, and medical complications. The methodology for this study was a literature review. Five electronic databases were used, with a total of 26 articles referenced for this research. ...
Source: The Health Care Manager - July 1, 2020 Category: Health Management Tags: Article Source Type: research
Cultural Diversity Training: The Necessity of Cultural Competence for Health Care Providers and in Nursing Practice
This study supports the theory that cultural competence is learned over time and is a process of inner reflection and awareness. The domains of awareness, skill, and knowledge are essential competencies that must be gained by health care providers and especially for nurses. Although barriers to providing culturally sensitive care exist, gaining a better understanding of cultural competence is essential to developing realistic education and training techniques, which will lead to quality professional nursing practice for increasingly diverse populations. (Source: The Health Care Manager)
Source: The Health Care Manager - April 1, 2020 Category: Health Management Tags: Article Source Type: research
Increasing Registered Nurse Retention Using Mentors in Critical Care Services
Discussion in this study includes the effect of implementing a mentor program into the critical care services area of a 325-bed not-for-profit community hospital in northern Indiana. Based on this study, nurses with a mentor were retained at a 25% higher rate than those not mentored. Implementation of a mentor program reduced the training cost to the facility and increased retention and morale. (Source: The Health Care Manager)
Source: The Health Care Manager - April 1, 2020 Category: Health Management Tags: Article Source Type: research
