Principles of Healthcare Leadership (Aupha/Hap Book)

Healey, Bernard

ISBN 10: 1567938922 / ISBN 13: 9781567938920

Published by Health Administration Press, 2017

The book has been read but is in good condition. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. The binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages. See the seller's listing for full details and a description of any imperfections. Seller Inventory # WMEKV.1567938922.G

Synopsis:

Instructor Resources: Test bank, PowerPoint slides, and answers to end-of-chapter discussion questions In healthcare, strong leadership is crucial. Today's volatile and ever-changing environment calls for a new set of leadership skills. As cost reduction, quality improvement, and management of scarce resources become increasingly important, healthcare leaders must know how to build a positive culture, manage change and conflict, establish trust, promote creativity and innovation, and empower every staff member in their organization to succeed. Principles of Healthcare Leadership provides complete coverage of the topics most vital to the success of a healthcare leader. Beginning with foundational leadership theory, including a discussion of power and influence, the book then explores distinct leadership styles and skills, the importance of organizational culture building, and strategies for leading people in healthcare delivery. Additional key topics include: Creativity and innovation Entrepreneurship Trust Change and conflict Leadership development and trends Team performance End-of-chapter summaries and discussion questions allow students to review and apply each chapter's concepts while they learn. Five comprehensive leadership case studies provide opportunities to integrate and apply skills featured in the book. The future of healthcare is now, and this book will guide leaders, current and future, as they manage daily change and growth in their redesigned healthcare organization.

About the Author:

Bernard J. Healey, PhD, is a professor of healthcare administration at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Healey began his career in 1971 as an epidemiologist for the Pennsylvania Department of Health. During his tenure with the government, he earned his master’s in public administration and his doctorate in health education from the University of Pennsylvania. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in business, public health, and healthcare administration at several colleges since 1974. He has coauthored five books on various healthcare-related topics and has published more than a hundred articles on public health, health policy, leadership, marketing, and healthcare partnerships. Dr. Healey is a member of the American Public Health Association and of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration. He is a part-time consultant in epidemiology for the Wilkes-Barre City Health Department and a consultant for numerous public health projects in Pennsylvania.

 

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Principles of Healthcare Leadership (Aupha/...
Publisher: Health Administration Press
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: good