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HMGT 320 Response. Need a response to each post (Discussion). There are 3 post total. I have also listed as example of what a “response” is and or how long it should be.

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Discussion 1

Created by Miguel Wolfe on Jan 13, 2016 11:31 PM

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One concept that i found interesting was: Focus of management: Self, Unit/Team and organization.  This concept describes effective healthcare management through exercising effective judgement.  This judgement includes of self (the manager), the staff, and of the organization.  Improper judgment on level could be detrimental to the organization as success is determined by all part working together.  I found this concept important  because in order to have a successful business you must be able to make proper judgement so that the organization is ran efficiently.  I believe this concept will help me in my future job because as a manager i will ensure that my judgment will not only benefit me but the entire organization.

An overview of health care management http://getreads.com/reader/view/12966/An-Overview-of-Healthcare-Management-Jones-Bartlett-Learning page 8 of 16.

The second concept i found interesting was the transformation of healthcare organizations.  In order to have a successful transformation of an healthcare organizations go through 4 stages in order to implement change.  These stages include Determining the desired end state, assessing readiness for change, broadening support and organizational redesign, and  reinforcing and sustaining change.  Management determine desired end state by deciding whats the end goal after going through a change.  Once the end state is determine it must be decided if the organization is ready for a change, or if it is  even feasible.  In order for this change to occur the manager must make sure it appeals to other leaders and staff within the organization. After the change is completed it is the management job to make sure staff has implemented the change and if it has truly improved the organization.  I believe that this is an important concept because i believe if a company doesn't transform it will never be able to compete with other health organizations that are innovative, which would cause them to lose clients.  I believe this will help me in my future career because i will always be open to being innovative in order to serve a larger audience.

· Transforming Health Care Organizations http://www.longwoods.com/content/18490

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· Example of a response:

· Shanise Farley

Miguel,

   Your first concept that you mentioned reminded me of constructive criticism. this is a positive spin on that and it seems interesting. I think there have been many situations where judgement has occurred and been misunderstood. The second concept went along with the one I choose on transformation. I think a lot of transfer needs to happen in health care. I think standardizing care would really help the way the healthcare system works. I did a paper in a previous class and discussed where major differences in how patient care was handles. if transformation would take place I think it would change healthcare for the better! Good Post!

Shanise Farley 

· Week 1 Discussion

Urusha Honesty posted Jan 12, 2016 1:10 AM

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The concept of a manager ensuring high performance amongst the employees of the organization interests me.   I believe the human factor is essential to the success of any organization with goals and objectives, therefore, should be important to any manager.  Especially in health care organizations, goals can only truly be achieved when the all of the entities or departments are working together.  In chapter one of An Overview of Healthcare Management (Thompson, J.M, Buchbinder, S.B, Shanks N.H., 2007), the “championship processes” are mentioned.  This is where an organization is expected to have great, diverse performance measures in each sector of the health care organization.   

Another concept that interests me that goes with the high-performance factor is team training.  (Musson, D.M., Helmrich, R.L., 2004)  Managers should constantly look for ways of improving policies and procedures, while making sure that staffing understands the role each individual plays in the organization. The idea of briefing (feedback), to ensure good communication while reinforcing a way of having each individual anticipate the team’s needs and familiarize everyone is a proven model of success in a team environment.  Being assertive with safety measures and monitoring of other team members creates personal responsibility.  Continuing education keeps everyone up to date with new policies and procedures while feedback reveals an opportunity for improvement. 

Both of these concepts will be helpful in motivating my team while reaching for higher compliance in my current career.References:

References:

Thompson, J.M, Buchbinder, S.B, Shanks N.H. (2007). An Overview of Healthcare Management. Page 10.  Jones & Bartlett, Burlington.

Musson, D.M., Helmrich, R.L. (2004). Team Training and Resource Management in Health Care: Current Issues and Future Directions. Team Training and Resource Management, 5(1), 26-27.

Week 1 Discussion: Reedy

Created by Jammie Reedy on Jan 12, 2016 7:45 PM

A concept that I found interesting were the key functions of management in healthcare organizations. Those functions include planning, organizing, staffing, controlling, directing, and decision making. Planning involves prioritizing and setting goals to be accomplished. Organizing involves getting a clear picture of how the organization is set up by determining positions, responsibilities, assignments, and authority. The staffing function covers much of the human resources in the organization such as hiring and training employees. The controlling function refers to overseeing the performance of employees and taking any necessary actions to improve performance. Directing focuses on providing effective leadership and motivation within the organization. Decision making is one of the most important functions of management. It consists of making decisions that are effective by looking at both the benefits and drawbacks of each decision made. This is an important concept to healthcare administrators because it shows that being a manager is more than just being in charge. A manager needs to take the necessary steps to ensure that the organization is successful. This can only be accomplished by taking a good look at the functions of management. In my current position it makes sense to look at the key functions of management. In order for my job to run smoothly and for the jobs of those around me, I need to be prepared and look at what will be the best decision to make in order for the office to be successful.

Reference: Today’s Concept of Organizational Management, pgs. 2-3, http://www.jblearning.com/samples/0763746177/46177_CH03.pdf

Another concept that I found interesting was the information about goal modification. Goal succession, goal expansion, and goal multiplication are three ways in which goals can be modified in a positive manner. During goal succession once one goal is reached it is followed by another goal. Goal expansion is when the original goal set is kept and new goals are created that are similar to the original goal. For example, the original goal of an organization is to serve meals to the needy. This goal is expanded to include providing housing and clothing to the needy. During goal multiplication the original goal is also kept and new goals are added. An example of goal multiplication is that the original goal was to provide patients with treatment for eating disorders. Additional goals of the organization would be providing education to family members on how to care for loved one with an eating disorder, providing patients with activities to keep their minds off of their disorder, or lowering the percentage of eating disorders among teens.

Reference: The Changing Scene: Organizational Adaptation & Survival, pgs. 19-20, http://www.jblearning.com/samples/0763746177/46177_CH01.pdf