Health care culture reflects the common beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of an organization, which influences individual behaviors.
Question:
Health care culture reflects the common beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of an organization, which influences individual behaviors. Health care leaders must be aware of how culture shapes decision making, shared values, collaboration, and adaptability across the organization. COVID-19 highlighted the benefits and challenges associated with an organization's culture. During the pandemic, organizations experienced first-hand how culture affected staff well-being, leadership attrition, patient care, and financial performance. COVID-19 did; however, challenge organizations to re-evaluate common practices such as care models, telehealth, remote work, and stakeholder partnerships. Discuss how leaders assess culture in their organization including the presence or absence of shared values and diverse ideas.
Discuss the following:
A research-supported definition of organization culture.
A research-supported discussion of how leaders assess the current culture of an organization.
A research-supported evaluation of the tools health care organizations currently used to measure culture.
A research-supported discussion of how culture influences patient care.
Must include at least 3 peer-reviewed related references.