Human Resources in Healthcare: Managing for Success, Fourth Edition, presents the techniques and practices behind effective management of people the healthcare profession s most important asset. It provides the concepts and practical tools necessary for meeting the unique challenges in today s healthcare environment.

As in the previous editions, this substantially revised and updated edition continues to discuss in detail the various methods of organizing a hospital’s Human Resource Department. It also shows how the use of scientific techniques can improve the services of the hospital and ultimately benefit the patients as well as the hospital itself. The Sixth Edition brings in new concepts and new ideas and takes into account the contemporary challenges of hospitals in the human resource management area. What is New to This Edition • One entire new section on Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012–2017). • Two New Chapters—Chapter 6 on Patient Safety and Chapter 7 on Hospital Information System. • New Supreme Court Judgements on Consumer Protection replacing the older judgements Intended primarily as a text for students pursuing Master of Hospital Administration (MHA), postgraduate diploma courses in Hospital Adminis-tration or Health Care Services, and undergraduate and postgraduate courses in nursing (B.Sc./M.Sc. Nursing), the book would be equally useful for all those engaged in hospital administration, nursing administration, and human resource management. What the Reviewers Say 1. This book vividly covers the principles and objectives of management including the financial administration of a hospital. It is essential ... for the hospital administrators and students of hospital management. —Swaraj Halder, Hony. Editor, Journal of Indian Medical Association, Kolkata 2. Overall, the book is educative, relevant and is very well written. It would serve as a reference book for all hospital administrators. Professor Veena Choudhary, Director, G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi (Excerpt from Book Review in JIMSA, January–March 2010)

This revised and updated edition continues to discuss in detail the methods and measures of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling a hospital and its administration. The new edition highlights the usage of scientific techniques to improve the overall services of the hospital, its management, and hence, the patients. Three appendices namely—Is Section 304A of the Indian Penal Code applicable to Doctors?, Is it Essential to take the Consent of the Patient before Surgery? and Guidelines to Consumer Forums in case of Medical Negligence or Deficiency in Service—are given in the book. Primarily intended for the students pursuing Masters in Hospital Administration (MHA), diploma in Hospital Administration or Health Care Services, and undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Nursing, the book would be equally useful for hospital administration staff, nurses, and HRM professionals who are serving Medical industry. NEW TO THIS EDITION • Two new chapters, namely, Corporate Social Responsibility and An Introduction to Management have been added. • The latest National Health Policy 2017 announced by the Government of India has been briefly discussed. • NITI AAYOG has also been incorporated in this edition. WHAT THE REVIEWERS SAY 1. This book vividly covers the principles and objectives of management including the financial administration of a hospital. It is essential ... for the hospital administrators and students of hospital management. —Swaraj Halder, Hony. Editor, Journal of Indian Medical Association, Kolkata 2. Overall, the book is educative, relevant and is very well written. It would serve as a reference book for all hospital administrators. —Professor Veena Choudhary, Director, G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi (Excerpt from Book Review in JIMSA, January–March 2010) 3. Keeping in view the highly educated and skilled clinicians, this book on Hospital Administration and Human Resource Management is recommended to students of MBA, MD, and PGD (Hospital and Healthcare Management). Authors have included chapters on MBO and Human Relations and Team Work which are very critical for harmonious working and aligning of goals of employees with that of the organization. —Academy of Hospital Administration

Human Resource Information Systems: Basics, Applications, and Future Directions is a one-of-a-kind book that provides a thorough introduction to the field of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and shows how organizations today can leverage HRIS to make better people decisions and manage talent more effectively. Unlike other texts that overwhelm students with technical information and jargon, this revised Fourth Edition offers a balanced approach in dealing with HR issues and IT/IS issues by drawing from experts in both areas. It includes the latest research and developments in the areas of information security, privacy, cloud computing, social media, and HR analytics. Numerous examples, best practices, discussion questions, and case studies, make this book the most student-friendly and current text on the market.

"The most comprehensive one-volume reference work on health care management published in the last 10 years, this work brings together much useful information and will appeal to a broad audience. Health science libraries, college libraries, and large public libraries will want to invest in this title." --BOOKLIST "This volume should be considered by academic and public libraries with large healthcare management or business collections as the only current reference on this topic." --LIBRARY JOURNAL "The Encyclopedia of Health Care Management would be useful for those involved in any aspect of health care, whether as a student, instructor, practitioner, researcher, or administrator. This book would be of great use in reference collections at public, university, hospital, and corporate libraries." --E-STREAMS Health care is one of today′s most discussed and debated topics. From issues such as accessibility to costs to quality, the debates range widely among doctors, patients, employers, and insurers. A popular topic in political campaigns and the media, health care and health care management is also a quiet and unremitting concern in the private and personal lives of individuals who worry about someday having to choose between food and prescription drugs. For this reason, in today′s health care industry, good business practices may be as important as the practice of medicine in assuring the continued health of the industry. The Encyclopedia of Health Care Management will prove invaluable to libraries serving students and professionals in health and business. It will also be an essential reference for physicians, providers and their employees, and students and professors in health and management for responsible and successful practice and administration in the health care industry. This encyclopedia is the most comprehensive reference work on the business of health care, with up-to-date information across a broad range of issues affecting every aspect of the industry and the people it serves, employs, and influences. Key Features The most comprehensive reference work on health care management Broad range of timely topics, spanning academic, corporate and governmental arenas Over 600 entries More than 160 expert contributors in the fields of medicine, public health, and business Tables on Health Care Acronyms Medical Degrees Medical Legislation Medical Organizations Medical Specialties About the Editor Michael J. Stahl, Ph.D. is Director of the Physician Executive MBA Program and Distinguished Professor of Management in the College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dr. Stahl received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the State University of NY at Buffalo and his Ph.D. in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. From 1982-1989, Stahl was Head of the Management Department at Clemson University He was Associate Dean in the College of Business at the University of Tennessee from 1989-1997. Dr. Stahl has published over 50 journal articles in a variety of areas including Strategic Management, TQ, and healthcare, as well as twelve books including Strategic Management, Perspectives in TQ, and The Physician′s Essential MBA. He teaches strategy and business planning in the Physician EMBA, Taiwan EMBA, and MBA Programs. Recommended Libraries Academic, Public, Special, Private/Corporate