HSA-510A PRINCIPLES HEALTH SERVICES
This course provides an overview of organizational theory and the conceptual basis of traditional managerial and executive leadership roles in health care facilities. Emphasis will be placed on the application of theory and best practice standards to the demands of the business environment. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of leadership competencies and skills through the selection of a broad range of specialty topics including: The health system, strategic planning, organizational structure, organizational performance, organizational change, motivation, leadership, managerial problem solving, organizational communication and motivation. Students will gain an understanding of the organizational structure, function and processes of health care organizations in the USA. There will be an emphasis on financial and accounting functions in health care as well as a close look at organizational theory within health care systems. A systems perspective enables the student to understand and work with complex health care organizations and their changing environment. Students will develop an understanding of the requisite skills needed by health care executives, the role and functions of management, work process, organization structure and function, their interrelationships with human factors, as well as methods for assessing organizational performance. Finally, students will learn about governance in the health care system and how organizations develop their missions.
Distribution
College of Nursing & Hlth Sci