HCM-406 Human Resources Management for Healthcare Organizations
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to understand the current issues in human resources (HR) management as it relates to healthcare. Students will be exposed to key concepts, laws, and issues relating to HR management. Healthcare organizations constantly need to improve the quality of operations, streamline clinical delivery and support systems, and transform their HR management to achieve these ends. This course serves as a foundation for all aspects of HR planning and development in hospitals, long-term care centers, and outpatient settings. Students will explore the basic functions of HR; the cost of hiring, training, turnover, and credentialing; cultural competence and diversity; as well as the role of outside factors, such as state regulatory bodies, unions, and other stakeholders.