CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH INFORMATICS Flashcards
make sure our organizations/institutions will stay intact as they live through and go through different changes.
Change management
it created and widely impacted changes in the healthcare setting.
health informatics
Requires the utilization of computers in storing data and information from patients
This is one of the biggest changes that impacted the healthcare setting
Health informatics
is the only constant thing in this world so we must prepare ourselves for any shift or change that happens.
For example: Online classes (a shift we must adjust to and accept for the meantime)
Change
Systematic approach to dealing with the transition or transformation of an organization’s goals, processes, or technologies.
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
The main goal for any organization and institution is to_______.
One of the ways in order for them to survive is to be able to handle_______.
survive
Change
Four general changes in an organization that may overlap:
Operational changes
Strategic changes
Cultural changes
Political changes
• Can influence the way dynamic business tasks are led, including the computerization of a particular business segment
OPERATIONAL CHANGES
Refers to changes in the way the management is operating and its operations.
OPERATIONAL CHANGES
Manual or paper based systems to digital or computerized information systems
Operational change
Work from home set-up during the pandemic (employees may choose to work at home rather than in the office)
Operational change
• Have the highest impact on the lower organizational levels
• Mostly affect frontline employees
Operational changes
when computerization of the system is applied, the employees are the ones that will do the task.
It is expected of them to adjust to the change
Operational changes
Occur when the business direction, in relation to its vision, mission, and philosophy, is altered.
STRATEGIC CHANGES
A change may occur because there may be things that were observed by the top level management in regards to market forecast.
For example: The CEO has assessed or observed that people’s preferences have changed.
Strategic changes
when an organization starts, there is always a direction to follow. However, changes in direction will always have to be made
Strategic changes
A change in business direction is always anticipated
A case of strategic change: Changing the business technique from business growth to increasing market share in the overall industry.
Strategic changes
Main responsibility of ________lie on the__________ level as they are the ones who must strategize according to the demands and taste of the consumers.
strategic changes
top management
Influence the internal organizational culture, for example, the way the business is conducted (attitude), such as actualizing a CQI (continuous quality improvement) framework.
CULTURAL CHANGES
All organizations, workplaces, institutions have
CULTURAL CHANGES
may be brought about by evaluation.
Creating an environment where managers and workers strive to constantly improve quality.
Cultural changes
If customers think that vou are too strict in dealing with them, a shift or change in attitude is done. From a strict attitude to a more pleasant and welcoming attitude.
Cultural changes
If the culture of the organization is business-like at all times and employees tend to get overworked and stressed, we can apply cultural change that considers the well-being of employees. Shortening the work days or shortening work hours to prevent burnout.
Cultural change
REFERS TO THE CHANGE IN THE ENVIRONMENT OR THE CULTURE OR ATTITUDES IN THE WORKPLACE.
Cultural changes
REFERS TO A CHANGE IN BUSINESS DIRECTION BASED ON THE DEMANDS OF CONSUMERS.
Strategic changes
REFERS TO ANY FORM OF CHANGE IN THE WAY THINGS ARE DONE IN THE ORGANIZATION,
Operational changes
Occur primarily in human resources due to political reasons of varying types
Commonly, these are changes that happen on top patronage levels in the government agencies (changes in organization’s leadership)
POLITICAL CHANGES
The CEO has resigned/retired which will put into question how the lower rank employees will receive the changes a new CEO will bring.
POLITICAL CHANGES
Any change in leadership is considered a stressful time for the institution as employees do not know how the successor will handle the organization. Especially if you are used to the previous handling of the previous CEO.
POLITICAL CHANGES
There are new attitudes, manners, leadership styles that the employees have to take in and familiarize.
Political changes