Healthcare Challenges Overview
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Which of the following health professional categories is identified as having a shortage?

  • Radiology
  • Physical therapy (correct)
  • Cardiology
  • Pediatrics

    • Social morbidity factors include only chronic diseases.

    False (B)

    What is a key need identified for meeting the population's greater primary care requirements?

    Creative approaches

    The need to increase social support systems relates to managing ________ care.

    <p>chronic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the health issues with their corresponding categories:

    <p>AIDS = Social morbidity Drugs = Social morbidity Physical therapy = Health professional shortage Information management = Healthcare workforce training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge is associated with new information production and management technologies?

    <p>Dealing with confidentiality issues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The healthcare workforce is trained in older methodologies for information management.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ability is crucial for dealing with unpredictable increases in demand for healthcare services?

    <p>Flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key responsibility of progressive nurse administrators?

    <p>Managing a market or network of services (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nurse executives are required to manage costs without regard to revenue generation.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major trend in healthcare emphasizes wellness and shorter hospital stays?

    <p>A new emphasis on wellness and shorter hospital stays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nurse administrators must deal competently with _____ demands to meet targeted needs.

    <p>consumer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Cost and Revenue Management = Generating revenue while managing costs Service Orientation = Creating a competitive edge in healthcare Responsiveness = Crafting marketing approaches to meet consumer needs Quality Improvement = Continuously improving healthcare service delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have healthcare delivery systems evolved according to the document?

    <p>Shifting the center of care from hospitals to primary care (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nurse administrators should ignore management theories in healthcare service delivery.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify one factor that gives hospitals a competitive edge in healthcare.

    <p>Service orientation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant reason for Filipino health workers leaving the country?

    <p>Economic reasons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The increase in demand for Filipino nurses abroad has positively affected health services in the Philippines.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization was tasked to validate the health care industry occupations for technical education in the Philippines?

    <p>Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The trend of health professionals leaving the Philippines primarily affects the quality of __________ services in the country.

    <p>health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following factors with their descriptions regarding the Philippine health care industry situation:

    <p>Economic reasons = Primary motivation for workers leaving the country Transformation in practice = Changes required for current and emerging health practitioners National Consultation on Technical Education = Initiative to address human resource needs Health Solution Corporation = Conducted the Health Care Industry Study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What areas are particularly mentioned for managing global strategic alliances in the health care sector?

    <p>Biotechnology and new technology development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Health Care Industry Study was conducted to examine only the financial aspects of healthcare.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been a recent trend observed among Filipino doctors in the past five years?

    <p>Doctors leaving to take up nursing roles to work abroad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is recognized as the father of scientific management?

    <p>Frederick W. Taylor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Henry Gantt introduced the concept of the Gantt chart to track productivity.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of classic organization theory?

    <p>the organization as a whole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lillian Gilbreth is known as the first lady of management and is recognized for her work on __________ in the industry.

    <p>human factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle did Henri Fayol emphasize regarding worker hierarchy?

    <p>Unity of command (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following contributors to scientific management with their key contributions:

    <p>Frederick W. Taylor = Father of Scientific Management Frank and Lillian Gilbreth = Job Simplification and Human Factors Henry Gantt = Gantt Chart Henri Fayol = Administrative Principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Max Weber is associated with the development of bureaucracy as an organizational structure.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Max Weber believe was the most efficient basis for organization?

    <p>competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept did Kurt Lewin introduce that emphasizes the dynamics of group behavior?

    <p>Democratic supervision (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kurt Lewin believed that groups can easily be influenced by individual interests.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique did Jacob Moreno develop to analyze interpersonal relationships within a group?

    <p>Sociometry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the most fundamental level is _______.

    <p>physiologic needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following aspects of Maslow's hierarchy with their corresponding needs:

    <p>Physiological = Water and food Safety = Freedom from harm Love = Acceptance from peers Esteem = Self-respect and recognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which need must be met first according to Maslow's hierarchy?

    <p>Physiologic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Moreno's contributions include both psychodrama and sociodrama.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major emphasis of the Behavioral Science School in management?

    <p>Positive attitude toward people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Health Care Industry Challenges

    • Changing demographics and health needs: The population requires an increased focus on primary care and addressing social issues like AIDS, drug abuse, and homicides.
    • Shortages of health professionals: There is a growing need for specialists in physical therapy, pharmacy, and certain nursing roles.
    • Demand for effective teams and caregivers: Collaboration across various healthcare settings and disciplines is essential for coordinated care.

    Healthcare Workforce Challenges

    • Unpredictable increases in demand: Healthcare systems need to adapt to fluctuating service needs.
    • Increased demand for social support and chronic care management: Growing chronic disease rates require expanded care services.
    • Information production and management: Healthcare professionals must be trained in modern data production and management practices, particularly to improve care coordination.

    Globalized Healthcare Challenges

    • Cross-national and cross-cultural healthcare: Managing patient referrals across international borders is crucial.
    • Labor force productivity: Healthcare organizations play a vital role in boosting the overall productivity of the workforce.
    • Strategic partnerships: Global collaborations with biotechnology and new technology developers are essential in the healthcare sector.

    Philippine Health Care Industry Issues

    • Nurse migration: Many Filipino nurses leave the Philippines due to better economic opportunities abroad, negatively impacting the country's healthcare services.
    • National Consultation on Technical Education in the Health Care Industry (2002): This consultation aimed to address the workforce needs of the healthcare industry in the Philippines and suggested intervention by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in specific healthcare occupations.

    Nurse Administrator Requirements in a Changing Healthcare Environment

    • Market or network of services management: Nurse administrators should focus on population-based or denominator-based management.
    • Management across organizational boundaries: Collaboration and coordination across healthcare institutions are key.
    • Active quality and continuous improvement management: Continually evaluating and refining healthcare services to enhance their quality is essential.
    • Cost and revenue management: The emphasis on generating revenue and managing costs is driven by third-party payors and managed care systems.
    • Wellness and shorter hospital stays: Prevention, early interventions, and innovative care delivery methods are increasingly important, requiring services across different settings.
    • Service orientation: Hospitals and healthcare facilities are focusing on providing excellent customer service to attract patients and payors.
    • Responsiveness to consumer demands: Tailoring marketing strategies to meet the specific needs of different patient populations is essential.

    Classic Management Theories in Healthcare

    • Scientific Management School: Focuses on improving efficiency through methods like time and motion studies, work standards, and incentive wage plans. - Frederick W. Taylor: Developed scientific management, emphasizing efficiency and effectiveness. - Frank and Lillian Gilbreth: Emphasized job simplification, work standards, and the impact of fatigue on work performance. - Henry Gantt: Introduced the Gantt chart to visualize work progress and championed a more humanitarian management approach.

    • Classic Organization Theory: Views the organization as a whole, focusing on planning, organizing, and controlling. - Henri Fayol: Studied managerial functions and advocated for specialization, the chain of command, and unity of command. - Max Weber: Emphasized the importance of rules, bureaucratic structures, and selecting personnel based on competence.

    • Human Relations School: Emphasizes the importance of group dynamics, democratic supervision, and interpersonal relationships. - Kurt Lewin: Advocated for democratic leadership and the importance of group dynamics. - Jacob Moreno: Developed sociometry to analyze group behavior and introduced psychodrama and sociodrama for interpersonal analysis.

    • Behavioral Science School: Applies scientific methods to study human behavior in organizations. - Abraham Maslow: Proposed the hierarchy of needs theory, highlighting the importance of meeting basic needs before higher-level needs.

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    This quiz explores the various challenges faced by the healthcare industry, including changing demographics, workforce shortages, and the need for effective team collaboration. Understand the impact of globalized healthcare demands and the importance of adapting to service fluctuations and chronic disease management. Assess your knowledge on how these issues affect healthcare delivery.

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