Hcs/365 Week 2 Article Review Paper

Shaw, P. & Elliott, C. (2012). Quality and Performance Improvement in Healthcare. 5th Edition. (pgs. 156, 157, [VitalSource Bookshelf version]. Retrieved from

Throughout this entire course we have learned many concepts and strategies to synthesize and use leadership as a means of working in a group setting. These concepts allowed us to learn not only how to lead other

Abstract: There are numerous definitions of leadership, all of which contain elements related to people (the leader and the follower(s)), communicating in person or by the written word, actions (organizing, directing, coaching, and/or motivating), and for a purpose (meeting a goal(s) or accomplishing a task(s)) (ADP 6-22) (Fisher 2015) (Bolden 2013) (Hogan 2005). Additionally, everything done occurs within a given context. Effective leaders are poised, proficient, pertinent, and practical in the application of the art of leadership. This means leaders are ready to engage the group with effective methods and

Working in the healthcare field has its pros and cons, its risks and rewards. Depending on the type of facility that you work in, your experiences can vary dramatically. Staff members within a hospital setting tend to have a higher patient turnover rate, which leads to a faster paced work environment, as opposed to in Long Term care facility where the patients have a much longer stay. With that being said, there still is a common goal for patient safety and a healthy outcome. That could not be possible if all staff members did not collaborate with one another. “Furthermore, collaborating is as critical to the success of healthcare operation in an environment of limited and expectation of accountability”( Akil, H,& Watson, S. J. 2000). Collaboration is a team effort, and within that team each player has their own role. The “developmental process and the following steps are important for success; individual factors, individual team members, which bring unique attitudes and styles to the process of care, and these characteristics influence the outcome of collaboration.”( Akil, H,& Watson, S. J. 2000). With all of the hard work that each discipline contributes to a patient’s stay, the more efficient goals can be met.

Talented collaborative leaders are created of a combination of traits. A good leader is someone who communicates well and is honest with their peers. For instance, he/she tells them when they are wrong and how they could improve. Not only does a leader tell their followers when they are doing wrong but also gives motivation by providing them with positive feedback. A successful collaborative leader needs to have power to influence other people's action, values, beliefs, and attitudes (Northouse, 2016). It is important for them to not become bossy and to treat every member equally and with respect. A leader should leave stigmas behind, be loyal, and be respectful. Being involved and knowing how to manage everything is important in order for he/she to make the group environment safe in were all the

I learned about how important communication, collaboration, agreement, flexibility, and positivity are in the Core Team. I would frequently communicate with all Core Team members (over 25 of them) via text and in person to see if work is being done and help them with any problems they may have. I would also encourage them to never give up when it seems that all hope is lost for a certain project or activity they have been working so hard on. In a similar way, I always put the members’ voice first before voicing my own, whether it is about feedback or more ideas, especially when it comes to masses and retreats. To me, leadership does not mean being the boss, but being a cheerleader for other people. It is about making more leaders and inspiring them to do the things they

Shared or collective leadership is best described as the leadership style that incorporates every team member as a leader. Leadership is claimed by the entire team not just individual managers. The decisions and who makes them is distributed and aligned between individuals and their respective areas of responsibility. This style of collective leadership is structured in a multi-directional and transparent manner within a flattened hierarchy. Direction, decisions, and communication is generated and dispersed within the team of leaders. With this style of leadership responsibility for the success of an organization or an idea is distributed amongst the leadership team.

Leadership has been described as the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task”...

Team participation is a fundamental aspect of health care and continues to be instilled in people in order to ensure seamless operations and effective organizations . When an organization comes together and functions as a unit and acts as part of a team, job performance is more efficient and results in positive outcomes. Health care leaders should strive to support and encourage team participation on all levels to create efficiencies within the workplace through cooperation and sharing (Dye, 2010). When team participation takes place, productivity increases and organizational missions, visions, and goals are met.

Teamwork and Collaboration are two different components to the success of development, improvement, and performance. Teamwork in healthcare is defined as two or more people who interacts but work independently to achieve one common purpose. These individuals work toward a goal that will benefit from a leadership that enhance and maintain stability while encouraging a respectful and honest discussion to problem solving. In order, to achieve a level of success in an organization, there must be clear objectives and definitions of each team member’s role in constructing a working relationship and to provide the proper tools that will support and enhance the collaboration process efficiently. If there is a strong leader who gives clear

It is very important to remember that a health care system is comprised of many parts and members, all having an important role in the function of its evolution. Healing is much more welcomed and prevalent in a system that performs in a balanced and effective way. The purpose of this essay is to incorporate key points about team quality improvement as it relates to my specific nine-month quality improvement plan. This essay will first give some background information about the plan before explaining how specific management techniques may be employed to ensure a smooth and successful health care organization. The essay will also include potential issues that might arrive during this process.

271). To improve the usefulness of the multidisciplinary approach staff at Mrs. Marben’s facility have learned about the Kaizen methodology for quality improvement. The values set forth by the Kaizen methodology include building trust, pursuing knowledge, focusing on the team, and acting with concern for clients (Kaizen Institute, 2017). While McComb and Hebdon advocate for the use of the Big Five Dimensions of Teamwork, Mrs. Marben states that through research they have found Kaizen to be the best fit for their facilities goals to improve patient outcomes. Mrs. Marben explained that individuals or small groups can identify improvement opportunities that include engaging key stakeholders, clear problem statement with action plans to include testing change, and final a communication and implementation plan for sustainability. The staff is very engaged in this methodology. Many of the projects can be implemented without management approval, while some necessitate a budget approved by the

Most every community organization functions best when collaborative leadership is in place, but with any leadership style, there are advantages and disadvantages of using it. One of the first advantages of using collaborative leadership is the buy-in among members of the group. When a leader makes use of collaboration, it gives the members a sense of ownership and value, which in turn builds commitment to the organization. With this loyalty, the leader can then assume a greater willingness from the members to be involved in the implementation of their final plan.

The method, known as phenomenology, was used to examine details of human experience and consciousness in order to observe the most basic facts of human existence. The examination included not just observations of the way the world appears, but observations of one’s thoughts, and when and how they occur.

Shared collective and leader-member exchange (LMX) represent two types of leadership approaches utilized in organizations. Each approach represents a different set of relationships between leaders and followers and the impact the relationship has on organizational outcomes. Baghai and Quigley (2012) write the definition of leadership has continued to evolve and symbolizes different concepts such as productivity, purpose, and people. This paper will explore both the shared collective approach and the leader-member exchange approach and the relevance of each approach to current organizations.