Management Functions Flashcards
Management Functions Include
1) Forecasting 2) Planning 3) Directing 4) Organizing 5) evaluating 6) Controlling quality 7) Marketing 8) Innovating 9) PR
Forecasting is
Assessing future needs and services
Planning
brings together the resources needed to implement a strategic plan
Direction is
explaining to staff what needs to be done and then help them achieve the goals
Organizing is
determining the departmental structure and lines of responsibility in a company
Evaluations means to
compare results to expectations
Controlling quality is
taking corrective action to fix identified problems or deficiencies
Marketing means to
sell the beds in a facility by explaining the quality of care, food and therapy to a prospective resident or family member
Innovating is
constantly improving services and customer satisfaction
Public Relations is
managing communication with the community and the image of the facility
Policies are written by
Policy - written by upper and middle management.
Procedure are written by
Procedures are written at the middle and lower management levels
Define Risk Management
Involves managing the risks of negative outcomes in the workplace. Risk is an event that could lead to financial loss or damage
What is the main focus of risk management?
To prevent injury, theft, malpractice and negligence