Thriving in program management environments: the case of social work in hospitals.
The shifts in hospitals from single-site functionally organized university and community hospitals to multilayered, mega institutions have had dramatic effects on social work practice. Through this longitudinal research we examine, using a strengths perspective and qualitative interviews, the strategies social workers in 22 hospitals across Ontario, Canada, utilized to survive and thrive. The findings identify the importance of clearly articulating one's value to the organization, staying current, and being flexible.
Globerman
Judith
J
Resident Care Services, Louis Brier Home and Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. jgloberman@louisbrier.com
White
Jane J
JJ
Mullings
Delores
D
Davies
Joan MacKenzie
JM
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D006273:Health Facility Merger / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006780:Hospitals, Rural; D006786:Hospitals, Urban; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D009864:Ontario; D015279:Organizational Culture; D011361:Professional Competence; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012948:Social Work Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012949:Social Work, Psychiatric / Q000458:organization & administration*