WHC 302 - Healthcare Human Resources & Policies

Course unit(s): 1
Students will become familiar with all major areas of responsibility for Healthcare H.R. managers, such as management/ labor relations, collective bargaining, administration of a comprehensive employee compensation and benefits program, EOE compliance, Workmen’s Compensation issues, creation of job descriptions and an effective employee performance appraisal system, and staff training/ development. Due to its paramount importance in today’s healthcare industry, considerable attention will be given to the development of an effective recruitment/ retention program. Students will be exposed to some of the creative approaches being implemented by healthcare organizations to address shortages of nursing and other specialized care staff.