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Competency-based health services management education: contemporary issues and emerging challenges
Michael A Counte1, John F Newman
1Department of Health Management and Policy, Saint Louis University, 377 Salus Center, 3545 Lafayette Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63104-1314, USA. countem@slu.edu
The Journal of Health Administration Education
|March 11, 2003
Summary
Health service executives value managerial competencies in education and practice. Studies show agreement on competency domains but ongoing concerns about their practical application in health services management.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Management
- Healthcare Administration Education
Background:
- Managerial competencies are increasingly vital in health services management education and practice.
- Growing interest necessitates understanding competency identification and application.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore reasons for the heightened interest in managerial competencies.
- To review literature on competencies in health services management.
- To present findings from Delphi studies on competency identification and use.
Main Methods:
- Two Delphi studies were conducted.
- Involved academicians and practitioners in health services management.
- Focused on identifying and assessing the use of competencies.
Main Results:
- High agreement exists between academicians and practitioners on competency domains covered in health management education.
- Concerns persist among stakeholders regarding the practical application of these competencies.
Conclusions:
- While consensus on competency domains is strong, effective implementation remains a challenge.
- Further research is needed to address unresolved issues in applying competencies in health services management.