Vila Health: Human Resources
This assessment is based upon the scenario presented in the Vila Health: Human Resources media simulation. Be sure you have completed this activity before you begin your assessment.
It may be helpful to consider the following as you work through the simulation:
· What is the current state of the workforce in compare to the needs of the future in the simulation?
· What should be an ideal staffing plan to consider?
· How can human resources be seen as a competitive advantage within the organization?
· What could be the implications of not addressing the organization’s workforce as it relates to its strategic goals identified for the future of the organization?
· What are three measures you would implement to determine whether the new human resource staffing plan has effectively met the needs of the organization?
Instructions
Human resources are those individuals with specialized skills and commitment to deliver health care services. Strategic human resource planning enables organizations to support their master strategic plan by ensuring the organization is equipped from a human capital perspective to meet future demands.
For this assessment, put yourself in the role of a leader at St. Anthony Medical Center. You are making a report regarding your observations and analysis in the wake of what happened in the Vila Health media simulation related to this assessment.
This assessment can be organized into 2 parts:
· Part 1: Comparison of Current Workforce to Future Needs.
· Part 2: Staffing Plan and Competitive Advantage.
Part 1: Comparison of Current Workforce to Future Needs
Relevant Scoring Guide Criteria
· Analyze the current workforce in comparison to the needs of the future.
· Demonstrate effective communication through writing and proper use of APA style.
· Communicate in a professional and effective manner, writing content clearly and logically, with the correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
For this part, present your analysis of St. Anthony Medical Center’s (SAMC) current state and preparedness with regard to their workforce. Additionally, comment briefly on how this compares to the needs and gaps you noted in the media scenario.
As you complete this part, it may be helpful to consider the following:
· What is the capacity now based upon current staffing?
· What is the current state of the workforce in compare to the needs of the future for SAMC?
o What issues will be caused by the difference between current and future staffing capacity?
Part 2: Staffing Plan and Competitive Advantage
Relevant Scoring Guide Criteria
· Describe ideal staffing plans for the organization based upon the understanding of future needs.
· Identify appropriate measures to evaluate and determine the success of the newly implemented staffing plan.
· Explain implications for the organizations future if the workforce is unable to accommodate and support the needs of the organization.
· Analyze how human resources can be seen as a competitive advantage within the organization.
· Demonstrate effective communication through writing and proper use of APA style.
· Communicate in a professional and effective manner, writing content clearly and logically, with the correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
For this part of the assessment, you will present an ideal staffing plan based upon your analysis of the media simulation. Your plan should include measures that can be used to judge its success. Additionally, to help illustrate your plan’s importance and benefits to SAMC, present a compelling argument about what impact it may have on the organization if your staffing plan is not adopted, as well as the benefits of creating a competitive advantage through human resources.
As you complete this part of your assessment, it may be helpful to consider:
· What should be an ideal staffing plan to consider (more staff, less staff, or a diversified workforce, etcetera)?
o What can the future staffing model do for the organization?
· What three measures would you implement to determine whether the new human resource staffing plan has effectively met the needs of the organization?
· How might the organization be impacted moving forward if workforce issues are not addressed?
o How could this impact the organization’s ability to meet strategic goals?
· What is a competitive advantage?
o How can human resources become an advantage for an organization within the industry?
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