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No health for all without better trained management
World Hospitals and Health Services : the Official Journal of the International Hospital Federation
|December 8, 1996
Summary
Achieving Health for All requires skilled health professionals with strong management abilities. Developing these managerial skills is crucial for effective healthcare delivery and leadership.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Management
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- The 'Health for All' goal is now achievable due to advancements in technology, finance, and workforce availability.
- Existing health professionals and managers form the first generation capable of realizing this goal.
- Effective implementation relies on community-based primary care, supported by hospitals and intersectoral collaboration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical need for enhanced managerial skills among health professionals.
- To emphasize the role of management in leveraging resources and motivating staff for better health outcomes.
- To identify key principles for developing health management capacity.
Main Methods:
- The article discusses the practical application of management principles in healthcare settings.
- It references the 'Training Manual on Management of Human Resources for Health' (WHO/EDUC/93.201) as a resource.
- Illustrative examples are used to demonstrate management development strategies.
Main Results:
- A significant gap exists in managerial expertise at all levels of the health workforce.
- Effective management is essential for applying technology, securing funding, and motivating personnel.
- Community involvement and intersectoral cooperation are vital components of successful health management.
Conclusions:
- Health management skills can be acquired through workplace experience and formal training.
- Leadership qualities emerge from effective management, driving progress towards health goals.
- Four key principles for health management development are presented: identifying entry points, broad reach, national self-sufficiency, and international collaboration.