In your opinion, how has the healthcare administrator role evolved to meet current and future trends within the profession? Why are policies and procedures used to drive administrative and clinical decisions within organizations? Give specific examples in your answer.

As a healthcare leader, it is important to know and understand the many obstacles that any healthcare facility may face. Consider a walk-in clinic and a hospital intensive care unit (ICU). How are the following obstacles similar and different in each setting? Obstacles: Employee engagement and loyalty Dissatisfied patients Succession planning

What key characteristics do healthcare managers need in order to be successful in their roles? How are these characteristics different from a non-healthcare-related management position?

Using examples from successful healthcare organizations, describe some strategies and approaches that can be implemented to avoid managerial incompetence in healthcare management.