Human Resources Competencies in Healthcare ((3 Credits))

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The strategic role of HR is important in complex healthcare organizations in light of the need for improved healthcare delivery models. This course stresses the principles and techniques used in the attraction, retention and evaluation of employees in healthcare organizations. It focuses on the technical, legislative, and strategic issues associated with the effective management of human resources. Using the SHRM Competency Model, the course facilitates the knowledge of concepts, theories and practices of human resources management and provides insights into practices used by various healthcare organizations to deal with challenges in the workplace. Students will learn how HR practices are deployed in an industry characterized by: uncertainty and flux; a highly diverse labor market; realignment of organizational systems; technological advancements which influence the management of information, human capital, and clinical activity; shifts toward systemic integration; and the adoption of best practice models which place an increasing emphasis on quality of outcomes. Major discussion will include strategic human resources management and emerging issues in health care human resources management. Through readings, research, analysis, discussion and assignments, students will acquire skills and develop an in-depth understanding of HR practices and strategic roles in healthcare organizations. This course was previously MGT-653503.