health service mgt-24th Sept 2019

Angela Kisakye

The document defines management as the process of achieving organizational goals through people and resources, and health management as the application of these principles to healthcare. It emphasizes the universal necessity of management for decision-making, coordination, people handling, and performance evaluation. The five core management functions are detailed: Planning involves setting objectives and determining future actions; Organizing structures resources and tasks; Staffing focuses on acquiring and developing human resources; Directing involves influencing people through motivation, communication, and leadership; and Controlling measures and corrects performance against set standards and objectives. The text also touches upon criteria for setting health service priorities, including medical, economic, and social factors, and discusses workforce management aspects.