LibGuides: HSA-3000 Management Principles in Health Administration: Week 1 Resources

Week 1 Resources

Chapter 1, Elements of Health care
Lee, V. (2016). Chapter 1: Elements of Health care. A profile of the health management industry: Health administration for non-clinical professionals. (pp 1-19). Business Expert Press. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/nu/detail.action?docID=4653408
This chapter will provide you with an introduction to the healthcare industry. After completing your reading, you will understand the major elements of the system and be well-prepared to continue on with the other readings of the course.
Chapter 2, How the industry operates
Lee, V. (2016). Chapter 2: How the industry operates. In A profile of the health management industry: Health administration for non-clinical professionals. (pp 21-38). Business Expert Press. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/nu/detail.action?docID=4653408
This chapter will provide you with an understanding of how the healthcare industry has evolved in the US beginning with the early 20th century. This historical perspective will assist you in understanding how we arrived at where we are currently. You will understand the role of the federal government in financing healthcare across the country and you’ll get a perspective on the size of the industry and its multiple facets.

Chapter 1: The Dynamic Environment of Healthcare

Liebler, J.G., & McConnell, C.R. (2020). Chapter 1: The dynamic environment of healthcare. In Management principles for health professionals (8th ed., pp. 1-18). Jones & Bartlett. eISBN-13: 9781284183511
This is your Redshelf text found in the Course Resources tab on the left side navigation bar. In this chapter, you will learn about megatrends in healthcare with attention to key stakeholders (patients, employees, and the community) and changes in healthcare delivery and reimbursement. This material provides an overview of the diverse roles and responsibilities of healthcare leaders; after completing this reading, you will have a foundational understanding of the current issues facing healthcare leaders today. You will also be introduced to a management tool, The Manager’s Wheel Book, which details daily activities and roles, and contains helpful information on the management of teams, communication, and supervision of employees.

Chapter 15: Day-to-Day Management for the Health Professional as Manager

Liebler, J.G., & McConnell, C.R. (2020). Chapter 15: Day-to-day management for the health professional as manager. In Management principles for health professionals (8th ed., pp. 321-342). Jones & Bartlett. eISBN-13: 9781284183511.

This is your Redshelf text found in the Course Resources tab on the left side navigation bar. This chapter provides an in-depth description of the manager’s activities in a range of circumstances, from routine situations to exceptional moments, such as reorganizations, downsizing, and health crises. The need for self-reflection, goal-setting and evaluation will be discussed, and a case example of use of The Managers Wheel Book, introduced in Chapter 1, will be provided.

Website for the American College of Healthcare Executives
The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) is the professional association for leaders in healthcare in the US. View the homepage of the organization and navigate through the site. Explore the resources that are available for aspiring and experienced healthcare administrators. Pay particular attention to the Learning Resource Center and Career Resource Center and review the available materials. As you work through the resources critically consider how they reflect the varied roles and responsibilities of healthcare executives.
Kenneth J. Cochran, DSc, RN, FACHE, president and CEO, opelousas general health system, opelousas, louisiana
Kenneth J. Cochran, DSc, RN, FACHE, president and CEO, opelousas general health system, opelousas, louisiana. (2020). Journal of Healthcare Management, 65(2), 76-80. https://proxy1.ncu.edu/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.proxy1.ncu.edu/docview/2386939695?accountid=28180
An interview of a healthcare leader is a regular feature of the Journal of Healthcare Management, the scholarly journal of the ACHE. In this article, you will learn about Dr. Cochran’s leadership style and how he approaches his responsibilities. After completing this reading, do a search in the NU library for other editions of this journal, and read at least two other interviews with healthcare leaders. These interviews, along with your other readings, will inform your preparation for this week’s assignment.
Building an understanding of the competencies needed for health administration practice
Shewchuk, R. M., O'Connor, S.,J., Fine, D. J., & Tyler, J. L. (2005). Building an understanding of the competencies needed for health administration practice. Journal of Healthcare Management, 50(1), 32-47; discussion 48. Retrieved from https://proxy1.ncu.edu/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.proxy1.ncu.edu/docview/206730884?accountid=28180
This article describes a study of healthcare executives. They were asked to specify five sets of entry-level competencies rated as essential for practice as a health administrator. In this article you will be familiarized with key areas that healthcare executives from across the country valued as essential for good practice. These competencies are divided into four areas: 1) healthcare operations management, 2) patient or consumer focus, 3) political, legal and ethical concerns, and 4) financial and economic issues. This article will provide you with a foundational understanding of the roles and responsibilities of leaders in healthcare.