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Changing organizational culture to implement organizational change
1MSN/MBA program, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Summary
Healthcare organizations must adapt to ongoing changes by adopting business strategies like work redesign and restructuring. Embracing these changes is crucial for navigating the evolving healthcare landscape and improving performance.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Change
Background:
- Healthcare is undergoing significant transformation due to managed care and hospital restructuring.
- Historically, healthcare executives underestimated the impact of corporate America's changes on their sector.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the necessity of organizational and performance changes in healthcare.
- To propose leveraging business management strategies for successful healthcare adaptation.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of business management principles.
- Application of concepts like work redesign, restructuring, and behavior modification.
Main Results:
- Healthcare organizations face continuous change, termed 'permanent white water'.
- Business strategies offer a roadmap for navigating these transitions.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare leaders must proactively implement changes inspired by corporate America.
- Adopting business strategies is essential for improving healthcare performance and moving forward.