The Challenges And Opportunities In Healthcare Leadership And Management

Abstract

Effective managers are crucial for the efficiency and excellence of medical organizations and the long-term viability of the healthcare system. Gaining a comprehensive awareness of the prerequisites for managing competency is crucial for enhancing one's management skills. This research aimed to consolidate the data on leadership and management abilities in healthcare organizations using the best-fit technique. A systematic literature analysis was conducted to identify research published throughout 2000 and 2020 that specifically examined the competence needs of hospital administrators. The best-fit framework synthesis approach was used to align the identified capabilities and their corresponding behavioral elements with the validated management skill evaluation program (MCAP) management competence framework. A competence model for hospital administrators has been created by mapping the specified skills and behavioral elements. This model is applicable to many healthcare contexts. The updated competency model comprises seven essential management and leadership competencies: evidence-based decision-making, operational proficiency, administrative and resource management skills, understanding of the healthcare environment and organization, interpersonal communication and relationship management, effective leadership of individuals and organizations, and the ability to facilitate and oversee change while maintaining professionalism. Through reviewing prior research and aligning the discovered capabilities with the validated MCAP framework, it has been determined that an enhanced leadership and management competence framework is recommended for health care managers. It offers guidelines for developing training and development strategies for the healthcare management staff in a diverse healthcare environment.