Health care delivery in the US is going through change, some subtle and some dramatic. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, changing reimbursement models, and new care delivery models are but a few of these changes. Healthcare organizations of all types and sizes must have effective management personnel at all levels to successfully meet these challenges. These managers must serve as role models, lead by example and focus an organization on meeting organizational challenges.
In the past, individuals with outstanding clinical and/or technical skills were promoted to leadership roles. Today’s healthcare arena requires leaders to have skills above and beyond those of the individuals they lead. Individuals in leadership roles, at all levels, must have enhanced communication skills, and the knowledge necessary to develop and implement strategies and tactics. Success today means driving quality improvement initiatives, while managing costs. The culture of an organization is crucial to improve the quality of care and leaders are the key to creating a culture for success.
Florida Atlantic University’s Certificate in Healthcare Leadership meets these demands by providing health care professionals with cutting-edge solutions to promote organizational success. Faculty members are seasoned professionals who understand interdisciplinary team dynamics and strong succession planning. The faculty strives to guide leaders in developing successful health care teams.
