Basic Concepts of Health Care Human Resource Management, Second Edition

Basic Concepts of Health Care Human Resource Management, Second Edition is a comprehensive overview of the role of Human Resource Management (HRM) in all aspects of healthcare management. Beginning with a survey of HRM, from its beginnings to present-day trends, the text moves on to cover state and federal healthcare laws, codes of ethics, staffing organizations, training and development, employee relations, and long-term planning. The Second Edition continues to provide the essential tools and strategies for HRM personnel to become empowered custodians of change in any healthcare organization. Taking into account the increasing diversity of patients and employees, the effects of technology and globalization on healthcare delivery, the credentialing of health care providers, and the measurement of labor productivity and much more, this text is an essential resource for HRM students and practitioners alike.

Key Features:

- An all-inclusive overview of HRM from its beginnings to present day trends, including state and federal healthcare laws, codes of ethics, staffing and hiring, training and development, employee relations, strategic planning, and more.
- New content on creating safe workplaces, discussion of the “Me Too” movement, how to deal with active shooter situations and the opioid epidemic.
- Extensive chapter resources engage the student with learning objectives, provocative “Did You Know That?” facts, lists of key terms, concise chapter summaries, and references section for further reading.
- Student activities in every chapter – designed for online, traditional, and classroom settings – encourage critical thinking and content retention.


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