Basic Concepts Of Health Care Human Resource Management

Basic Concepts of Health Care Human Resource Management, Second Edition is a comprehensive overview of the role of Human Resource Management (HRM) in all aspects of healthcare management. Beginning with a survey of HRM, from its beginnings to present-day trends, the text moves on to cover state and federal healthcare laws, codes of ethics, staffing organizations, training and development, employee relations, and long-term planning. The Second Edition continues to provide the essential tools and strategies for HRM personnel to become empowered custodians of change in any healthcare organization. Taking into account the increasing diversity of patients and employees, the effects of technology and globalization on healthcare delivery, the credentialing of health care providers, and the measurement of labor productivity and much more, this text is an essential resource for HRM students and practitioners alike.

Featuring practical, experience based exercises and case studies in each chapter, Basic Concepts of Human Resource Management will give your students a strong foundation in the basic concepts of HR Management in health care. Beginning with a survey of HRM, from its beginnings to present-day trends, the text moves on to cover state and federal healthcare laws, codes of ethics, staffing organizations, training and development, employee relations, and long-term planning. Each section focuses on a key area of HRM, with individual chapters providing support materials and resources for personnel. The text is designed to be equally accessible and useful for both established human resource departments in large-scale organizations and general managers of smaller organizations with no specialized HR department. Key Features: Clearly established learning objectives for each chapter Concise summary of chapter materials in the concluding section List of key vocabulary terms for each chapter Student workbook activities to encourage concept retention and facilitate engagement Reference section at the end of each chapter for further reading

This bundle includes Basics of Health Care Human Resources, Second Edition and the Navigate 2 Scenario for Health Care Human Resources. Basics of Health Care Human Resources, Second Edition offers a comprehensive overview of the role of Human Resource Management (HRM) in all aspects of healthcare management. Beginning with a survey of HRM, the text moves on to cover state/federal healthcare laws, codes of ethics, staffing organizations, training and development, and more. Through immersive technology and instructional design, the Navigate 2 Scenario for Health Care Human Resources creates an environment in which the student assumes roles such as HIM department manager, Human Resource assistant, and manager of the Blood Bank/Immunology unit. The student will apply their knowledge of human resources to make decisions that directly impact hospital employees, such as how to address the threat of impending budget cuts, how to handle a potential discrimination issue, and how to develop a strategy to increase staff morale.

Strategic management of HR in health care is important in delivering high-quality patient care. This volume of Advances in Health Care Management which focuses on Human Resource Management aims to explore the strategic role that HRM can play in delivering high quality and affordable health care.

This innovative text will be useful for students and as a reference for practitioners. Each chapter will begin with a case study that focuses on the topical material of the chapter. the case study will be resolved at the conclusion of the chapter. In addition to references used in the chapter, each chapter will have a resources section for books, periodicals, websites and organizations.

Written for practitioners and students in health-related disciplines, this practical hands-on guide to human resources, covers such topics as recruitment, compensation and benefits, training, termination, legal issues, labor unions, and more. Each chapter is introduced by a case study related to the material that follows. The case study is resolved by the end of each chapter and includes expert commentary and practical suggestions that can be used in the real world. Chapters also feature learning objectives, questions for review and discussion, key terms, and spotlight on customer service. Numerous examples, sample forms and documents are also included. The Third Edition includes new employment related legislation and case law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a new chapter on the impact and effect of social media, more in depth and updated treatment of privacy and sexual harassment, expanded discussion of succession planning, and much more.

Human resources are the bedrock of healthcare organizations. Yet healthcare faces severe staffing shortages, both as a result of the aging population and workforce and because of wide disparities in the geographic distribution of workers. To attract and retain this increasingly scarce resource and to inspire the best from their employees healthcare managers must know how to develop, nurture, and coach their staff for success. Fundamentals of Human Resources in Healthcare takes a back-to-basics approach to workforce management, presenting proven best practices and evidence-based strategies. It sets forth fundamental concepts that will help healthcare managers succeed at the most important and challenging part of their job: managing people. This new edition puts human resources in the context of today s healthcare environment, with all of its rapid, ongoing, and unprecedented changes. Thoroughly revised and updated, it includes: A new chapter on enhancing diversity and inclusion in healthcare organizations Expanded material on physician compensation, including changes in incentives; compensation practices in patient-centered medical homes and accountable care organizations; and challenges in measuring physician productivity Revised and updated content on the legal and regulatory environment of human resources management, including sexual harassment, electronic monitoring and workplace searches, and termination A new chapter on human resources management practices that support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives Current developments in union organizing and union membership in healthcare organizations Written for current and aspiring managers throughout a healthcare organization not just those employed in the human resources department this book establishes a vision in which everyone is a human resources manager.

This book is a comprehensive guide to the essential areas of health care human resources management, and is an immediately useful practical handbook for practitioners as well as a textbook for use health care management programs. Written by the authors of Handbook for the New Health Care Manager and Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, the book covers the context of human resources management in the unique health care business arena from a strategic perspective includes SHRM and human resources planning, organizational culture and assessment, and the legal environment of human resources management. Managing volunteers and job analysis perfor­mance appraisal instruments, training and development programs, and recruitment, targeted selection and hiring techniques are covered. Compensation poli­cies and practices, employer-provided benefits management, implementation of training and organizational development programs, as well as labor-management relations for health care organizations and healthcare human resource information technology are covered, with practical examples and proven strategies amply provided in each chapter.