Managing Diversity & Inequality in Health Care, 1st Edition
Six Steps to Effective Management Series
Editor :
Carol Baxter
This volume focuses specifically on the importance of managing diversity in todays health services. It examines what is meant by managing diversity and outlines the nature of current inequalities in the UK, and their implications for health care prof ...view more
This volume focuses specifically on the importance of managing diversity in todays health services. It examines what is meant by managing diversity and outlines the nature of current inequalities in the UK, and their implications for health care professionals. A practicaland practice focussed guide to developing the management skills and understanding required, this book provides an accessible mix of theory and practice, and a unique emphasis on real life applications. These are drawn from all sectors of healthcare, acute and primary, as well as the private and independent sectors. It explicitly and realistically explores the interface between management skills and knowledge and quality, fit-for-purpose practice.
This volume focuses specifically on the importance of managing diversity in todays health services. It examines what is meant by managing diversity and outlines the nature of current inequalities in the UK, and their implications for health care professionals. A practicaland practice focussed guide to developing the management skills and understanding required, this book provides an accessible mix of theory and practice, and a unique emphasis on real life applications. These are drawn from all sectors of healthcare, acute and primary, as well as the private and independent sectors. It explicitly and realistically explores the interface between management skills and knowledge and quality, fit-for-purpose practice.
Key Features
Accessible: Unique combination of clearly explained theory and real-life examples
Expert contributors who bring their own expert knowledge and experiences to life
Up-to date information on the context of health services today and the context of diversity and inequality
Relevant: Specifically aimed at nurses and nursing
Practical - readers reflect on real life examples to see how they can use their skills in practice
Author Information
Edited by Carol Baxter, PhD, MSc, RGN, RHV, RN, DN, FETC, HonFFPHM, Professor of Nursing, School of Health, Biological and Environmental Scxiences, Middlesaex University, London, UK
Part One: Diversity and Inequality in Health Care. Overview. NHS Strategy - Practical application from NHS Executives EOP Document) Equality in Nurse Education: Practical application from the RCN . Women in the caring professions: a case in point. The special role which women have played in health and social care agencies including a historical perspective. Research Practical Reflection. Healthcare needs of Drug using prostitutes. Part 2. The Ethical and Legal Frameworks. Ethics and Equality. Ethical Dilemmas. Policy and People. The Law and Policy. Ageism and the Law. Elderly people and surgery. Whistle Blowing: Article from the Caribbean Times. Part Three Managing Change: Diversity, the key to success. Diversity, Change and the Professional Manager. Getting it Right: The Cultural Competence Model. Professionals and change in Primary Care. How to conduct a diagnostic reading in the change environment.. A Framework for Change. A case study of the Charter House Trust. Engaging different parts of the organisation. The Newham Approach and policies. Sexual Orientation issues. Part 4. Developing the Diverse workforce. Theoretical - Developing Individuals. A workforce fit for purpose. Developing a diverse workforce to deliver healthcare to culturally diverse clientele: The Bradford Experience - a case study. EnGendering Development. An example of a personal development programme for women. Anti-racist Training. Part Five. The Diverse Team, Making it Work. Managing Teams. Maintaining cultural pride and professional credibility: Issues for Black managers. Cultural Differences between Nurses and GPs. Expanding the Team Outwardly. Building Partnerships and Teamwork with Communities. Part Six - Diversity and Service Quality. Clinical Governance and Diversity and Service Quality. Managing specialist Services: specific management challenges. Haemoglobinopathy Service in Liverpool. Lesbian and Gay Alcohol Project in Manchester. Learning Disabilities. Managing Services for Travelle
https://www.us.elsevierhealth.com/managing-diversity-inequality-in-health-care-9780702025204.html4787Managing Diversity & Inequality in Health Carehttps://www.us.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/9/7/9780702025204.jpg41.6148.95USDInStock/Nursing/Leadership and Management/Books7152550391395145120This volume focuses specifically on the importance of managing diversity in todays health services. It examines what is meant by managing diversity and outlines the nature of current inequalities in the UK, and their implications for health care professionals. A practicaland practice focussed guide to developing the management skills and understanding required, this book provides an accessible mix of theory and practice, and a unique emphasis on real life applications. These are drawn from all sectors of healthcare, acute and primary, as well as the private and independent sectors. It explicitly and realistically explores the interface between management skills and knowledge and quality, fit-for-purpose practice. This volume focuses specifically on the importance of managing diversity in todays health services. It examines what is meant by managing diversity and outlines the nature of current inequalities in the UK, and their implications for health care professionals. A practicaland practice focussed guide to developing the management skills and understanding required, this book provides an accessible mix of theory and practice, and a unique emphasis on real life applications. These are drawn from all sectors of healthcare, acute and primary, as well as the private and independent sectors. It explicitly and realistically explores the interface between management skills and knowledge and quality, fit-for-purpose practice.00add-to-cart97807020252042011 and earlierProfessionalEdited by Carol Baxter, PhD, MSc, RGN, RHV, RN, DN, FETC, HonFFPHM20011BookOther20 ills.Bailliere Tindall352Oct 11, 2001IN STOCK - This may take up to 5 business days to shipEdited by <STRONG>Carol Baxter</STRONG>, PhD, MSc, RGN, RHV, RN, DN, FETC, HonFFPHM, Professor of Nursing, School of Health, Biological and Environmental Scxiences, Middlesaex University, London, UKBooksBooksSix Steps to Effective ManagementNoNoNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select
