scholarly journals NON-MATERIAL MOTIVATION STRATEGIES OF HEALTH SECTOR

2020 ◽  
pp. 165-182
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Employee Motivation ◽  
Health Care Sector ◽  
Management Style ◽  
Work Behavior ◽  
Motivational Strategies ◽  
Survey Form

After finding the appropriate people, the task of human resource management is to make them able to work successfully together. In the health care sector and other sectors alike, employee motivation is not only an area of psychological and sociological issues of work and work behavior, but behavior is also directed towards a goal that instigates needs in a person and the goal is to meet these needs. For this reason, many non-material strategies, such as job design, management style, participation, management by objectives, flexible working hours, recognition and feedback, organizational culture, training and career development and others, have been developed, forming a complete motivation system together with material strategies. Managers can influence the motivation of employees in the health care and other sectors in different ways and in different directions. Therefore, the manager's approach is primarily based on the concept of person, their nature and motivation. These stand as the basis for the development and application of specific organizational and managerial solutions. The subject of this paper is exploration and identification of strategies of non-material motivation of physicians and medical staff in Mostar. The objective of the survey is to explore the possibilities of improving the system of non-material motivation in the health care sector and to identify the methods of non-material motivation that can be applied in the management of medical staff. The survey was conducted on a sample consisting of medical staff in the city of Mostar and it included 79 respondents. The survey of staff opinions was implemented directly by a questionnaire or via Google survey form. The main conclusion of the survey was that the material motivators are the basis of motivational policies in any system. However, each system must direct its strategic activities towards development and application of various non-material motivational strategies. The results obtained by questionnaires were processed using the MS Excel and SPSS software tools. Average values, as well as median and standard deviation values, were calculated and analyzed for each statement. Key recommendations for the development of an integrated non-material motivational strategy for medical staff were finally defined upon measuring the significance of each of the proposed non-material motivational strategies.

Management of Tacit Knowledge and the Issue of Empowerment of Patients and Stakeholders in the Health Care Sector

2017 ◽  
pp. 1122-1146
Author(s):  
Marc Jacquinet ◽  
Henrique Curado ◽  
Ângela Lacerda Nobre ◽  
Maria José Sousa ◽  
Marco Arraya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Knowledge Production ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Health Care Sector

There is a growing literature on health and health care dedicated to empowerment of patients; but there is still a gap in the literature to conceptualize knowledge, to extend the discussion of the empowerment of the patients to the stakeholders. The discussion is at the level of managerial processes of empowerment and knowledge management related to health care. The present chapter starts with a review on empowerment, especially focused on the health sector. The following sections will develop a critical analysis of empowerment, mainly around the concept of tacit knowledge (Polanyi) and knowledge management. One key variable is the proximity of the actors involved in the empowerment process. This key variable is very much related to the tacitness issue of knowledge production and flows. The chapter extends the discussion of the empowerment of the patients to that of the stakeholders and the general debate about health literacy. A model is briefly described for the purpose of illustrating the learning process in a knowledge management implemented in health care.

Management of Tacit Knowledge and the Issue of Empowerment of Patients and Stakeholders in the Health Care Sector

2017 ◽  
pp. 436-460
Author(s):  
Marc Jacquinet ◽  
Henrique Curado ◽  
Ângela Lacerda Nobre ◽  
Maria José Sousa ◽  
Marco Arraya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Knowledge Production ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Health Care Sector

There is a growing literature on health and health care dedicated to empowerment of patients; but there is still a gap in the literature to conceptualize knowledge, to extend the discussion of the empowerment of the patients to the stakeholders. The discussion is at the level of managerial processes of empowerment and knowledge management related to health care. The present chapter starts with a review on empowerment, especially focused on the health sector. The following sections will develop a critical analysis of empowerment, mainly around the concept of tacit knowledge (Polanyi) and knowledge management. One key variable is the proximity of the actors involved in the empowerment process. This key variable is very much related to the tacitness issue of knowledge production and flows. The chapter extends the discussion of the empowerment of the patients to that of the stakeholders and the general debate about health literacy. A model is briefly described for the purpose of illustrating the learning process in a knowledge management implemented in health care.

Management of Tacit Knowledge and the Issue of Empowerment of Patients and Stakeholders in the Health Care Sector

2019 ◽  
pp. 314-338
Author(s):  
Marc Jacquinet ◽  
Henrique Curado ◽  
Ângela Lacerda Nobre ◽  
Maria José Sousa ◽  
Marco Arraya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Knowledge Production ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Health Care Sector

There is a growing literature on health and health care dedicated to empowerment of patients; but there is still a gap in the literature to conceptualize knowledge, to extend the discussion of the empowerment of the patients to the stakeholders. The discussion is at the level of managerial processes of empowerment and knowledge management related to health care. The present chapter starts with a review on empowerment, especially focused on the health sector. The following sections will develop a critical analysis of empowerment, mainly around the concept of tacit knowledge (Polanyi) and knowledge management. One key variable is the proximity of the actors involved in the empowerment process. This key variable is very much related to the tacitness issue of knowledge production and flows. The chapter extends the discussion of the empowerment of the patients to that of the stakeholders and the general debate about health literacy. A model is briefly described for the purpose of illustrating the learning process in a knowledge management implemented in health care.

The New Health Care Merger Wave: Does the “Vertical, Good” Maxim Apply?

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 918-926 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas L. Greaney
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Vertical Integration ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Health Care Sector ◽  
Antitrust Enforcement ◽  
Merger Wave

This essay questions the wisdom of adherence to an indulgent approach to vertical integration in health care. It first critiques the bases for antitrust law's traditional tolerance of vertical integration and describes contemporary economic learning that supports more robust antitrust enforcement. It goes on to dispute arguments urging extra caution in dealing with the health care sector and concludes with several justifications for close scrutiny of vertical health sector mergers.

Can Engaged and Positive Employees Delight Customers?

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Musarrat Shaheen ◽  
Farrah Zeba ◽  
Pankaj Kumar Mohanty
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Health Care Sector ◽  
Work Behavior ◽  
Customer Delight ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The Problem Although there have been a plethora of studies on the determinants of customer delight in marketing literature, less attention has been given to understand the role of employees’ work engagement and psychological capital (PsyCap) in satisfying and delighting customers. The objective of the present study is threefold—the first is to examine how engaged employees are positive and efficacious; the second is to investigate how engaged, positive, and efficacious employees delight patients specifically in the health care sector; and the third is to examine how the relationship between employees’ positive PsyCap and customer delight is mediated by beneficiary contact, which is the perception of employees about the meaningful impact of their efforts on their patients. The Solution Previous studies have shown that employees who are absorbed, dedicated, and immersed in their work are more confident and positive at their workplace. Engaged, positive, and confident employees not only keep themselves but also their customers happy and positive through their optimistic outlook and efficacious work behavior. Responses are collected from 200 employees and their 200 patients from different hospitals of India. Hierarchical regression analysis shows a significant and positive relationship between work engagement, PsyCap, and customer delight. Work engagement is found to predict PsyCap and customer delight. Beneficiary contact is found to mediate between the relationship of PsyCap and customer delight. The originality of the article lies in its interdisciplinary approach to understand how engaged and dedicated employees keep themselves and their patients positive and delighted. The Stakeholders This study is of relevance to human resource development (HRD) professionals, customer relationship managers of the health care sector, and also academicians belonging to the disciplines of marketing and human resource management. The findings of this study would help them understand how engaged employees lead to employees’ positive PsyCap and customer delight. Furthermore, they will also understand the vital role of the interface between employees and customers, as beneficiary contact mediates the relationship of employees’ PsyCap and customer delight.

Investigating Walk Pressure Pattern Monitoring on Supply Chain Product-Related Injuries

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (08) ◽  
Author(s):  
Raghavendra Kumar Punugu ◽  
Joshua Bolton ◽  
Erick C Jones
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Inventory Management ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Sudden Change ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Health Care Sector ◽  
Host Computer ◽  
Commercial Application ◽  
Pressure Pattern

RFID, which is Radio frequency identification, saw its first commercial application at toll roads and animal tracking, since then there has been a huge expansion in its applications; it is now being used to access buildings, inventory management, logistics application, supply chain management and also in health care sector. RFID has shown its presence in health sector primarily for patient tracking, pharmaceutical tracking, surgical tools tracking,  tracking of X-Ray vest and to prevent counterfeiting of medicines. Though a lot of research has been done in health care sector, we still believe a lot more can be done. In this paper, we put forward an innovative application of RFID in emergency medical services which involves embedding the RFID pressure sensor tags on the floor of  houses. Whenever a person walks , he exerts some amount of pressure of the floor and the pressure is even more when a person is walks. The  host computer observes the pattern of pressure exerted by person walking or standing, however, when a person falls on the ground/floor there is sudden change in the pressure exertion pattern. This sudden change in pressure pattern is read by the reader in the room and it communicates to the host computer, which in turn communicates to the nearest hospital and ambulance, so that the required care and treatment can be administered to the patient with in the stipulated time of fall and RFID is one of the best solutions currently available in this aspect.

Gender-based Violence Assessment in the Health Sector and Beyond

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele R. Decker ◽  
Elizabeth Miller ◽  
Nancy Glass
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Health Care Sector ◽  
Routine Screening ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Policy Context ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Subsequent Intervention

This chapter discusses the rationale and evidence base for routine screening in the health care sector for gender-based violence (GBV) among patients who present for care. The evidence indicates that the impact of screening without subsequent intervention is limited. The chapter also discusses the policy context for GBV screening and makes recommendations for harnessing the potential of the health and other sectors to create safe environments for identifying and assisting GBV victims.

scholarly journals Recasting Australian employment law: implications for the health sector

2005 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 264
Author(s):  
John Buchanan
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Health Care Sector ◽  
Employment Law ◽  
Coalition Government ◽  
The Government ◽  
Care System

IN OCTOBER 2004 the Federal Coalition Government was re-elected with an increased majority and, from July 2005, control of the Senate. Between 1996 and 2004, while significant changes were implemented, most ?reform? proposals were blocked in the Senate. Now the government intends to implement these Bills and, in many cases, proposes further reforms. These initiatives come at a time when the health care system is experiencing profound pressures for change.1-3 This article discusses the proposed changes in employment law and the likely impact on the health care sector.

scholarly journals Factors for potential turnover of doctors

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-67
Author(s):  
Olga A. Kolennikova
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Decent Work ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Stable Employment ◽  
Intentions To Change

Background. The need to attract doctors in scarce specialties and preserve the core of experienced specialists makes the study of the potential of voluntary labor mobility urgent. A search for ways to improve the quality of medical personnel in health care needs an extension in understanding main motives for the turnover of doctors in order to ensure their social safety. Purpose. The aim of the paper is to identify the scale of the potential turnover of medical personnel and the reasons influencing doctors' intentions to change their jobs. Materials and methods. The concept of decent work adapted to the health sector was used as a theoretical basis for the study. Methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis of sociological data became the methodological basis. The empirical basis of the analysis was the materials of a sample questionnaire survey of medical personnel in Moscow health care. Results. A comprehensive analysis of the potential turnover of doctors was carried out in four areas of their social safety, specifically, guarantees of stable employment; normal working conditions and working hours; decent and regular wages and availability of professional development opportunities. Discussion. The key features of medical personnel, influencing the propensity to change jobs, have been analyzed. The characteristics of the workplace, which contribute to the plans for finding a more suitable place of work, have been identified. Their importance in the decision to change jobs has been ranked. Conclusion. Scientific prerequisites for normalizing the problems of the turnover of doctors and improving quality medical staff were formulated.

scholarly journals The Church and the Healthcare Sector in Kenya: A Functional Analysis of Its Development through Evangelization

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 1058-1064
Author(s):  
Francis O. Barasa
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Health Care Sector ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
African Region ◽  
The Church

The health sector in Kenya has grown rapidly. The corner stone of this growth was laid by the early Christian Missionaries who combined Evangelization with education and health. Thishistorical developmentled to the development and expansion of the healthcare system in Kenya by contributing to the building of a firm foundation upon which Kenya’s health care stands today. TheChurch’s education-health functional strategy cemented this milestone leading to the growth of a vibrant health care sector in Kenya. This has culminated in a well-coordinated ChurchGovernment partnership in the implementation of health programs. Today Kenya is the leading country in the East African region in the delivery of well-established and functional health care system. The Church’s pioneer efforts saw the healthcare in Kenya expand rapidly to all parts of the country thus playing a significant role in the healthcare market.The objective of this paper was therefore to explore the Church’scontribution to the development of healthcare sector in Kenya, to examine the functional role of an integrated and holistic approach to health care as a tool for the nurturing of Christian values and faith that support spiritual growth among people, to assess the sociological implicationsunderpinning the entire process of growth of health care through a Church-Government participatory partnership approach and how this approach has created a better society.Purposive sampling procedure was used to select four mainstream Churches that pioneered Evangelization in Kenya. Using qualitative approach, secondary data was obtained through face to face interviews with key informants from the four mainstream Churches.Data was transcribed and analysed qualitatively in for of themes. The findings show that the Church played a significant role in the development of health care in Kenya, they also show that the use of an integrated and holistic approach to health care was responsible for the evangelization and treatment of many Christians in Kenya and from a sociological perspective the findings show that the Church plays a significant role in unifying society. The study recommends that the Church should be supported through government policies to continue investing in the health care sector, other Churches in Kenya should adopt an integrated holistic approach to health care and the Church should strengthen its unifying role for the sake of a stable nation. The study will benefit the Church, policy makers and other stakeholders.

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