Group Project:
Angela Hatfield, Rosemary Igbinosa,
Human Adam Przytula, and Davante Robinson
Resources North Park University
in SBNM 5760, Principles and Practices of
HR for Healthcare
Healthcare
Whitney Kuhlin, MSHR, PHR, SHRM-C
December 6, 2024
Strengths Weaknesses
HR
SWOT
Opportunities Threats
HR manages an organization's workforce,
focusing on recruitment, employee
The Basics of relations, training, and compliance.
Human • Ensure Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Resources • Manage Compensation and Benefits
(HR) • Recruit, Hire, Train and Develop
Employees
• Manage Performance and Appraisals
HR Services
Using SMART Specific (simple, sensible, significant).
Goals Measurable (meaningful, motivating).
Achievable (agreed, attainable).
Relevant (reasonable, realistic and
resourced, results-based).
Time bound (time-based, time limited,
time/cost limited, timely, time-sensitive).
• Access talent for improving patient care
Pros of • Increase innovation
External • Create a diverse skill set
• Create efficient operation
Recruitment
• External recruitment creates a larger pool
for making hiring decisions
Cons of External
Recruitment
• Higher cost of recruitment
• Payment for advertising,
agency fees, and onboarding
expenses make external
recruitment more costly
• Longer time to hire
• Demotivation of the current
employees
Pros
• Cost-effective and faster
• Create continuity of organizational knowledge
Internal • Boost employee morale and loyalty
Recruitment • Increase employee retention
Pros and Cons
Cons • Limited pool of candidates
• Stifles ideas and innovation
• Creates resentment for employees who are not
promoted
Risk of Recruitment
• Negligent hiring
• Examples include hiring candidates without
confirming licenses or certifications and hiring
without background checks.
• Legal risk
• Employers' failure to comply with labor laws or create
equal employment opportunities can result in fines or
lawsuits.
Ethics/Privacy/Social Media risks (Use
ACHE and/or AHIMA guidelines)
Understanding Ethics in HR Management: Recognize the role of
ethical behavior in health care HR, focusing on compliance with ACHE
and AHIMA guidelines.
Privacy Regulations: Understand the importance of HIPAA
compliance and safeguarding employee and patient information.
Continued
Managing Social Media Risks: Learn strategies to minimize
risks related to employee misuse of social media, including
clear policies and training.
Balancing Transparency and Confidentiality: Develop skills
to handle ethical dilemmas when privacy conflicts with
organizational transparency.
Promoting Ethical Culture: Create HR practices that
encourage accountability and ethical decision-making across
the organization, especially within hiring.
Union Management Guidance (TIPS and
FOE/TIPS-D/FLOP)
Union Avoidance and Employee Relations: Learn
about TIPS (Threaten, Interrogate, Promise, Spy) to avoid
unfair labor practices and FOE (Facts, Opinions,
Examples) for lawful communication.
Legal Compliance: Understand the National Labor
Relations Act (NLRA) and how it protects employee
unionization rights.
Continued
Strategies for Positive Labor Relations: Explore proactive
measures to address employee grievances and maintain open
communication.
Navigating Union Campaigns: Identify the do’s and don’ts
during union organizing, such as avoiding TIPS-D and FLOP
(Fairness, Lawful, Open communication, Preparedness).
Effective Negotiations: Gain skills to manage union contract
negotiations while protecting organizational interests and
employee satisfaction.
Key Learning and/or Favorite topics from the class and
some of the future/leadership concerns to research and
report
01 02 03 04
Importance of Role of HR in Patient Employee Wellness Leadership
Workforce Diversity: Care: Understand Programs: Explore Development: Learn
Recognize the value how HR management the benefits of how to nurture future
of diverse directly affects patient promoting mental leaders in the
perspectives in outcomes. and physical health healthcare sector.
healthcare and HR. for staff.
Continued
• Adapting to AI and Automation: Research how AI will
change workforce dynamics in healthcare.
• Addressing Burnout: Develop strategies to prevent and
manage employee burnout.
• Global Health Challenges: Investigate how global issues
like pandemics affect HR policies and leadership.
• Succession Planning: Study the need for long-term
planning to fill critical leadership roles.
Reference McConnell, Charles R. (2021). Human Resource Management in
Health Care: Principles and Practice. (3rd Edition). Jones &
Bartlett Learning.
