Human Resources in Healthcare: Managing for Success, Fifth Edition (EPUB)

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Human Resources in Healthcare

Uncovering the Hidden Challenges and Reshaping the Healthcare System

The tumultuous year of 2020 cast an unrelenting spotlight on the systemic frailties that plagued the healthcare industry, leaving an undeniable impact on patients, healthcare professionals, and the overall well-being of these essential workers. Simultaneously, social justice movements amplified calls for healthcare organizations to re-evaluate their diversity and inclusion practices. The COVID-19 pandemic burdened healthcare systems with unprecedented strain, fueling the epidemic of burnout amongst its dedicated workforce. These transformative events have served as unwavering reminders of the critical need for dynamic and ever-evolving human resources strategies within the healthcare sector.

Human Resources in Healthcare: A Guide to Success

Amidst these transformative challenges, “Human Resources in Healthcare: Managing for Success” emerges as an indispensable resource, addressing the fundamental realities and trends that characterize human relations in the healthcare arena. Its comprehensive insights provide readers with a solid foundation for navigating people-centric issues within healthcare organizations. The book’s mission is to empower managers with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to effectively manage conflict and resolve problems, ensuring the implementation of sound human resources policies.

Expanded Content: Keeping Pace with Healthcare Evolution

The fifth edition of this esteemed publication incorporates three new chapters that delve into the most recent developments shaping the healthcare industry. One chapter delves into the critical issues of burnout and worker well-being, examining their impact in the rapidly changing healthcare landscape and the additional stresses imposed by the pandemic.

Another chapter places a keen focus on diversity, inclusion, and belonging, offering real-world case studies and practical tools for developing effective diversity strategies. The third new chapter explores worker retention, recognizing the growing prominence of millennials and Generation Z within the healthcare workforce.

Additional Enhancements: Supporting Effective Leadership

Beyond the new chapters, the latest edition of “Human Resources in Healthcare: Managing for Success” boasts a range of enhancements to further support the success of healthcare managers. These enhancements include:

• Updates on the increasing use of technology and its profound implications on the employer-employee relationship
• Vignettes within each chapter that present challenging ethical dilemmas
• Comprehensive human resources metrics to assess the effectiveness of diversity strategies, retention initiatives, and hiring practices
• Expanded instructor resources, including detailed teaching notes for ethical scenarios and thought-provoking discussion questions

Embracing Change: The Path to Progress

Recognizing the evolving workplace dynamics in healthcare is merely the initial step. “Human Resources in Healthcare: Managing for Success” elevates managers to the next crucial phase: expertly adapting and thriving amidst transformative change. This valuable resource provides the blueprint for healthcare leaders to navigate these uncharted waters with confidence, ensuring the well-being of their teams and the optimal delivery of patient care.