Human Resource Management in Health Care: Principles and Practice (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781284155136)

Written for practitioners and students in all health disciplines, this practical hands-on guide to human resource management covers topics such as recruitment, compensation and benefits, training, termination, legal issues, labor unions, and more. Each chapter is introduced by a case study related to the material that follows. The case study is resolved by the end of each chapter with expert commentary and practical suggestions. Chapters also feature real-life learning objectives, provocative questions for review and discussion, and a "Spotlight on Community Service" to emphasize the importance of customer service in the context of the material presented in the chapter. Numerous examples, sample forms and documents are also included. Thoroughly updated, the Third Edition now includes: 3 NEW CHAPTERS: - Ethics and Ethical Behavior addresses ethical conduct at all organization levels, and offers a sample organizational "Code of Conduct" - The Impact and Effect of Social Media is treated in another new chapter, detailing both its benefits and shortcomings. - Human Resource Consultants and Human Resource Arbitration combines former chapters 21 and 22 into a streamlined, comprehensive update. UPDATED employment-related legislation and case law, including the Family Medical Leave Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) NEW COVERAGE of diversity in recruiting and possible discrimination due to social media interactions. EXPANDED AND UPDATED TREATMENT of privacy and sexual harassment, counseling, employee behavior and substance abuse, succession planning, and much more.

Author: Charles R. McConnell
ISBN-10: 1284155137
ISBN-13: 9781284155136
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Language: English
Published: 10/24/2019
Pages: 390
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.90d