Question

In your own words, no copy and paste in 200 words defined healthcare management. Describe the role of leadership in the dynamic context of healthcare organizations.

Answer 1

Healthcare management means managing and coordinating all activities required for smooth functioning of any healthcare organisation like hospital or clinic. It is different from hospital administration as it basicaly deals with the decision about treatment, number of staff and about running of different departments wheras administration determines the best ways to help staff be more efficient at their jobs. A health manager is responsible for healthcare management so its his leadership ability that decides on smooth functioning of organisation.

As the heathcare organisations keep on evolving with time to meet the changing needs of population so as to provide safe , efficient and quality care. So effective leadership is required to realise the implementation of all required changes in health care sector. Management deals with planing, organising, control, budgeting, implementation and evaluation. Resources are limited according to growing needs in health sector so efficient utilisation of resources is of paramount importance that is where leadership quality comes into play. Also good leaders involve workers in work by keeping them motivated and satisfying their needs. Leadership is mandatory for realisation of organisation goals and objectives. Many training programs are being implemented to develop core competencies in leaders to make them effective leaders who will facilitate the process of change whenever required in health care organisation.