Health Care Management: Principles and Practices

Healthcare Industry Courses, On Campus Courses

Introduction:

Healthcare management is the profession that provides leadership and direction to organizations that deliver personal health services and to divisions, departments, units, or services within those organizations. Health care management is essential for the effective and efficient operation of health care facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, and other medical institutions. Health care managers are responsible for the day-to-day operations of a health care facility, as well as the strategic planning, quality improvement, human resources, financial management, and regulatory compliance of the organization.

This course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the key principles and practices of health care management, and how they can be applied to real-world problems and cases. You will learn about the roles and functions of health care managers, the structure and governance of health care organizations, the challenges and opportunities in the health care sector, and the skills and tools needed to succeed as a health care manager. You will also gain practical experience in data analysis, decision making, and communication in the health care context.

Objective

The objective of this course is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to:

Understand the basic concepts and theories of health care management and how they relate to health care systems and policies
Analyze the roles and functions of health care managers and the structure and governance of health care organizations
Evaluate the challenges and opportunities facing health care managers and organizations in the current and future health care environment
Apply health care management principles and practices to address real-world problems and cases in various health care settings and contexts
Communicate effectively and persuasively about health care management to various audiences and stakeholders

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals who work in or are interested in the health care sector, such as:

Health care providers (e.g., physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, etc.)
Health care managers and administrators (e.g., hospital directors, clinic managers, health plan executives, etc.)
Health care policymakers and regulators (e.g., government officials, public health agencies, health care organizations, etc.)
Health care researchers and consultants (e.g., academics, analysts, evaluators, etc.)

Benefits Of Taking This Course

By taking this course, you will:

Enhance your analytical and critical thinking skills in the health care domain
Gain a deeper understanding of the current issues and trends in the health care sector and their implications for health care management and organizations
Learn how to use management frameworks and tools to inform and improve your health care decisions and actions
Develop your ability to communicate and collaborate with other health care professionals, managers, policymakers, and researchers

Content

The course will consist of five days of lectures, discussions, exercises, and case studies, covering the following topics:

Day 1: Introduction to Health Care Management
- What is health care management and why is it important?
- What are the main concepts and theories of health care management?
- What are the main sources and methods of data collection and analysis in health care management?
Day 2: Roles and Functions of Health Care Managers
- What are the roles and functions of health care managers at different levels and in different types of health care organizations?
- What are the skills and competencies required for health care managers?
- How do health care managers plan, organize, lead, and control health care operations and resources?
Day 3: Structure and Governance of Health Care Organizations
- What are the types and characteristics of health care organizations and how are they structured and governed?
- How do health care organizations interact and collaborate with each other and with external stakeholders?
- How do health care organizations adapt and change in response to internal and external factors?
Day 4: Challenges and Opportunities in Health Care Management
- What are the current and emerging challenges and opportunities facing health care managers and organizations in the health care sector?
- How do health care managers and organizations deal with issues such as quality, safety, access, equity, efficiency, innovation, and sustainability in health care delivery?
- How do health care managers and organizations cope with uncertainty, complexity, and diversity in the health care environment?
Day 5: Health Care Management in Practice
- How do health care managers apply health care management principles and practices to address real-world problems and cases in various health care settings and contexts?
- How do health care managers use data analysis, decision making, and communication tools and techniques to support their health care management activities?
- How do health care managers evaluate and improve their health care management performance and outcomes?