Diversity of the healthcare workforce

Title: Diversity of the healthcare workforce Instructions: Diversity of the healthcare workforce, healthcare globalization, use of technology, focus on teamwork in patient care, integrated delivery systems (IDS), pay ...

Title: Diversity of the healthcare workforce Instructions: Diversity of the healthcare workforce, healthcare globalization, use of technology, focus on teamwork in patient care, integrated delivery systems (IDS), pay for performance model, and use of social media as a communication tool are all current trends in healthcare that will affect healthcare human resource management (HRM). Discuss in detail (based on current research) the impact of 1 of the above noted trends on the healthcare industry and the current initiatives or strategies formulated to confront the trend of your choosing. Your replies to your classmates' threads must be substantive. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to: • Describe the changing role of human resources management as a strategic function within the healthcare organization. • Compare the basic leadership roles and functions of the emergent healthcare organization. • Identify the elements of a progressive healthcare organization. • Recognize the role of human resources professionals in supporting line management and staff in a progressive healthcare organization Textbook Readings Pynes & Lombardi: chs. 1–3 Diversity of the Healthcare Workforce Diversity is a significant trend in healthcare that affects human resource management (HRM). HRM professionals are tasked with the responsibility to improve the diversity of the healthcare workforce to improve the quality of care. According to Valentine, Wynn, and McLean (2016) and Jackson and Gracia (2014), improving diversity in health professions is essential for addressing adamant issues such as health disparities that continue to persist despite the technological advancement recorded in medicine and public health. Similarly, Bouye, McCleary, and Williams (2016) noted that disparities continue to increase or remain the same, and require the improvement of diversity of public health and healthcare workforces.