Session 7 of Leadership Development Series

The seventh session of the ‘Leadership development series’ was presided over by Mr. Ajay Pitre from Pitre Ventures, who enlightened the students on ‘Health care challenges in India and abroad and our way forward to conquer those.   

The guest speaker appreciated the efforts put in by the students to make posters on different healthcare verticals, exhibiting their creativity and enthusiasm. He was then felicitated by Brig. Dr. Anil Pandit, Professor, SIHS.

Mr. Ajay Pitre explained about the practical issues that the Indian Healthcare industry is facing and what are the different ways to counter those challenges. He explained why it is not fair for India to be compared with countries like the United States considering the fact that the US spends at least 30 to 40 times more money on their healthcare system. He widened the views of the students on how our country has achieved so much more with so little resources.

The political factors which play a major role in the execution of the plans have not been very favorable in India. But the situation is changing and the forces are much more favorable today. Further sir added that we are in the best of positions as a country specially if we talk about change of mindset. Today the Indians are more aware and open minded.

Talking about politics and healthcare he also added that time is not far when Health will be an agenda for elections and that will help in penetration and funding of healthcare. The most important point highlighted by him was the population which cannot afford expensive healthcare and they end up visiting the small nursing homes where there is no sign of quality or hygiene. And that should be the area of target for change because most of the country’s population ends up receiving healthcare services from these nursing homes.

After listening to his talk students were very clear about what needs to be done in terms of making healthcare better and affordable to all. And like he said “Change will come very soon” we should not expect change unless we become a part of it.


Team Placements 
MBA HHM - SIHS

Change Management in Hospitals

Hospital is considered to be the most   complex structure  than any other organisation . There are many different departments in the hospitals which are interlinked directly or indirectly   and thus  they  interact with each other through a formal or informal communication channel.  Also, The hospital interact with many customers   internal as well as external.  With different stake holders the departments in hospital may act in ignorance to each other or may be completely contrary to each other. In such system introducing and managing change becomes a tedious task.

Change typically encompasses introduction of new or unfamiliar team structures, processes, procedures or technologies or new ways of working. Hospital Managers   face two problems consistently. First is to have smooth operational   functioning and other is the change management . The operations management can be dealt effectively by laid down policies, protocols and Standard operating procedures. But the change management becomes a challenging job for them.

Few things necessary  for change management in a hospital  are -
• Positive leadership- An effective leader should change the  paradigm  much in advance .Those who themselves practice the change are much effective in creating a vision .the Change only operates the environment of trust mutual respect where the staff feels valued . and they are being heard. Their  problems should be addressed and their questions are answered.

• Communication-  Effective communication  makes the objective clearer and more coherent . The message should clearly percolate in the staff that the change is for the betterment of the organisation. For example if the Hospital is in process of implementing EMR and going paper less it should be communicated to the clinicians that  EHRs will allow clinicians to access the right patient information at the right place at the right time.

• Outcomes - Managers  must be able to paint a vibrant picture for employees as to what future changes will look like. At the same time the outcomes should be addressed   which helps them understand how the changes are helping them professionally as well  as personally.

• Route-An effective change management system should lay our  guidelines lines  and show a clear route of achieving the change. The plan should include phases and deliverables in each phase of change. It is always a good idea about having a pilot study or a small trial of the solution or process.

• Identify stake holders – Managers should identify the key persons responsible for implementing the change. Identify each persons role, expectations from them and create a pool of innovators who will be ready to implement change .

Ms . Neha Bhagatkar

Assistant Professor 

MBA –HHM ( SIHS)

References-

1. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov  
2. www.who.int
3. Change Managementin Health Care Robert James Campbell, EdD
4. Managing Change in the NHS - Valerie Iles and Kim Sutherland