Assessment 4
Vila Health: Human Resources
Write a 3–5 page paper that includes a workforce analysis that anticipates future needs of an organization and a staffing plan that will give the organization a competitive advantage.
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Introduction
Human resources are those individuals with specialized skills and commitment to deliver the required 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, you will imagine yourself in the role of a leader at St. Anthony Medical Center, the same organization from Assessment 3. In the simulation, an event has occurred that brings to attention a number of staffing issues that need to be addressed. You are asked to make a report regarding your observations and analysis for workforce planning at the center in the wake of an event.
Scenario
This assessment is based upon the scenario presented in the following media simulation. Be sure you have completed this activity before you begin your assessment.
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Vila Health: Human Resources
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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?
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: Human Resources
media simulation.
Instructions
Use the following resource for information about how to search the Capella library and find appropriate sources to support your assessment:
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Health Care Administration Undergraduate Program Library Guide
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This assessment should be organized into two 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
For this part, present your analysis of St. Anthony Medical Center’s 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 St. Anthony Medical Center?
· What issues will be caused by the difference between current and future staffing capacity?
Relevant Scoring Guide Criterion
· Analyze the current workforce in comparison to the needs of the future.
Part 2: Staffing Plan and Competitive Advantage
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 St. Anthony Medical Center, 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, et cetera)?
· 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?
· How could this impact the organization’s ability to meet strategic goals?
· What is a competitive advantage?
· How can human resources become an advantage for an organization within the industry?
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.
Additional Requirements
Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:
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Communication: The following two scoring guide criteria will be used to grade your work.
· Communicate in a professional and effective manner by writing content clearly and logically, with the correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
· Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
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Structure: Include a title page, table of contents, and reference page.
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Length: 3–5 double-spaced (for narrative portions only) pages.
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References: Cite at least three current scholarly or professional resources.
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Format: Your paper should be formatted according to the current APA style. See the
Evidence and APA
section of the Writing Center for more information.
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Font: Times New Roman font, 12 point.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
· Competency 2: Apply theories and best practices in human resource and workforce management to solve organizational issues in healthcare systems.
· Analyze the current workforce in comparison to the needs of the future.
· Describe ideal staffing plans for the organization based upon the understanding of future needs.
· Explain implications for the organization’s 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.
· Competency 3: Analyze the components of high performance teams to enable the achievement of the departmental strategic vision.
· Identify appropriate measures to evaluate and determine the success of the newly implemented staffing plan.
· Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with healthcare professionals.
· Communicate in a professional and effective manner by writing content clearly and logically, with the correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
· Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
