People Leadership and Change Management in Healthcare (HR1)

1 Unit · Graduate

This course provides a foundation for applying human resource management in healthcare settings. The course focuses on the major elements of human resource management, as well as how it can be effectively applied in developing and operationalizing organizational performance that keeps patients at the forefront of our work. Students will learn about the spectrum of human resource practices and issues from position design to recruitment and retention. Subjects will include the employment contract/agreement, training/education/support, performance evaluation, coaching for improvement, discipline and dismissal, overriding legal and regulatory issues, and strategic planning. Emphasis will be placed on communication techniques, self-analysis, and strategies for best practices to ensure maximum patient success and effectively implement key leadership and management concepts in dynamic healthcare environments.