The Importance Of A Hospital

Hospitals, the place most people fear due to the implications that might be when you visit one. It is a place of joy, sadness, fear, hope, faith, and every possible emotion that a person might feel. It is a place that is intended to function very precisely, a place where tasks are to be done exactly and correctly (find the quote since paraphrased). We will go in to what organization structure is like at a hospital, the steps to take on how to become a doctor, and how mentoring affects organizational culture in a hospital.
A hospital system has various levels of management, and this is to ensure that all things run a smooth course and as best as possible, as their business of nature is to save lives and help cure the ill. Because there are many specialized departments in hospitals, you cannot have more power concentrated in one place, thus, the reason their structure is filled with management and levels of authority. Each section of the hospital serves a special function and each is overseen by its own management and people trained in that area. Hospitals, like many corporations, are, ultimately, a place of business. They are made up of Directors, Executives, Department administration, Patient care managers and service providers. Directors are at the very top of the chain of command. Corporations like hospitals are overseen by board of directors that have members related to the affiliation that took interest in them. For example, Non-profit hospitals have board members of health care and local communities (retrieved from http://smallbusiness.chron.com). Hospitals with religious affiliation were often founded by religious groups, and their members will include clergy. University founded hospitals will often have a b...

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...f life into an organizations culture and aids to embed the culture. Linda, Marcia Amelia and Nancy all see the importance of mentoring and the need to pland more seeds to help a field grow in an area it may otherwise lack. They see the importance behind the mentor and mentee concept, and are trying to find a way to ameliorate the situation overall.
The strict organizational structure of a hospital is intimidating, however, that will not deter those who feel strongly in their hearts the need to help others and make a difference in their life. Through mentoring systems, determination and will, and good organizational structure and culture, corporations such as hospitals will continue to lure candidates year after year. If you mentor and teach your employees the right way and hand them the key to success, you will reap the benefits of the seeds you’ve planted.