NLM 206

The Human Resource Management in Healthcare course is designed to provide nurses with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively recruit, develop, manage, and support the healthcare workforce, ensuring quality patient care and organizational success. Here are some objectives of the Human Resource Management in Healthcare course:

• Understand the role of human resource management in healthcare settings, recognizing its impact on organizational performance, employee satisfaction, and patient outcomes.

• Explore recruitment and selection strategies specific to healthcare, including workforce planning, job analysis, interviewing techniques, and candidate assessment.

• Examine performance management principles and tools, including goal setting, performance appraisals, feedback, and professional development plans, to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Develop skills in designing and implementing effective training and development programs tailored to the unique needs of healthcare professionals.

• Explore strategies for promoting employee engagement, job satisfaction, and retention within the healthcare workforce.

• Examine the legal and regulatory frameworks that shape human resource management in healthcare, including labor laws, employee rights, and workplace safety.

• Understand the importance of diversity and inclusion in healthcare organizations, promoting cultural competence, equity, and creating a supportive work environment.