The purpose of this book is to explore how human resources management
is applied in different healthcare settings. Each chapter explains both the
current state of human resources management as well as suggests possible
ways that human resources management could be altered in order to address
a chronic challenge or adapt to a changing situation. Each of the
chapters focuses on the major elements of human resources management,
as well as discusses ways in which human resources can be used in the
strategic planning of the organization. While the chapters individually
could be used as a human resources how-to guide for a particular sector of
the healthcare system, taken in its entirety the book offers a glimpse into
the myriad of ways human resources management is applied in the
healthcare setting and emphasizes its importance.