Prompt #1: Chapter 10, 11, and 12
Read the article, “A new era of health leadership” attached to the assignment. Write a response to the
article addressing the following questions:
1.
Do you agree with Smith and Bhavsar that the traditional model of leadership in healthcare
needs to change? Why or why not?
2.
What structural issues in this article do you see in how healthcare is delivered in the United
States?
3.
How does this article interact with Hersey and Blanchard’s Situational Leadership Model (chapter
10)? What similarities do you find? Any differences?
4.
Smith and Bhavsar talk about emotional intelligence. Take this survey and describe your results:
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-emotionally-intelligent-are-you-2796099
. Did the result of
the survey surprise you?
5.
Does taking this survey raise concerns for your perceived ability to manage a workforce? If it
does, what resources are you aware of to raise your level of emotional intelligence?
Prompt #2: Chapter 11
Read the linked article (
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/strategy/magnet-designation-how-
christianacare-is-using-this-recognition-program-as-a-focal-point-for-improving-patient-outcomes.html
)
and the article attached to the assignment, “Nurse Outcomes in Magnet® and Non-Magnet Hospitals”
1.
What is a “Magnet Hospital”?
2.
Which leadership style do you think is required to achieve such a high distinction (transactional,
transformational, charismatic, servant, or collaborative), and why do you think so? Support your
answer with either the book or an outside source.
3.
Using any of the motivation theories from previous chapters, why do Magnet hospitals
outperform non-magnet hospitals? Name specific outcome comparisons with your analysis.
Prompt #3: Chapter 12
Read the following article:
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-
relationships/only-40-of-physicians-recommend-career-in-medicine-survey.html
1.
What is burnout? What are the common symptoms of burnout?
2.
How can healthcare managers/executives manage burnout in a fast-paced and demanding
environment, such as a hospital?
3.
Find a healthcare organization that has implemented a mental health wellness program. What
are the reported benefits since the organization started such a program?
