Organizational Change Plan
Tara Parker
University of Phoenix
Creating Change within Organizations
HCS/587
Georgetta Baptist
September 02, 2013
Organizational Change Plan
Change is unavoidable. The need for organizational changes is the result of various factors. Changes in all aspects of healthcare in the past and currently are the result of continued decreases in reimbursement, advances in technology, and new or changes in government mandates. The focus in health care has shifted toward disease management, and as a result patients are living longer and requiring more long term and home health services. Advances in technology has led to better informed patients and increased expectations of the health care providers. This …show more content…
Factors that might Influence the Change
Communication with all staff is a factor that can influence change. It does not matter if the change is big or small. Any change can be overwhelming if it is not communicated well. It is important to communicate every step of the way with the staff. Need and benefit should be clearly communicated. Just as important is listening to the staff’s feedback. Allowing the staff to voice their concerns and ideas will give them a sense of ownership. The process of implementation should be clearly outlined. Multiple training sessions should be offered to the clinic team and support personnel should be on-site for the “Go Live” period and for a short period afterwards to work through any unforeseen issues. Another factor that can influence change is managerial attitudes and professionalism. Passive resistance will only serve to further create barriers to change within the clinic.
Summary of Factors Influencing