College of Health SciencesDepartment of Public Health
HCM-ASSIGNMENT -Week 7
Course name:
HCM
Course number:
101
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Review Chapter 5 in Buchbinder & Shanks (2012).
Examine the missions and visions of any health
Organizations within Saudi Arabia.
(The organization must have website)
● Using a Word document, write one page paper.
Choose one health Organizations and identify three
strategic priorities it exhibits. What market powers
and trends will have an impact on these priorities?
What would the role of the manager be in setting
and implementing these strategies?
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Your response should in one page paper and not exceed 300 words.
Font should be 12 Times New Roman
Heading should be Bold
Color should be Black
Line spacing should be 1.5
Use Assignment coversheet
Use proper references in APA style
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The selected health organization is King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, which
provides healthcare in Saudi Arabia, and there is a link to it https://www.kfshrc.edu.sa/en/home
Strategic priorities:
1. Developing specialized medical services: The hospital should tailor its offerings in areas like
oncology, cardiology, and neurology to the unique requirements of the community it serves.
2. Enhancing operational efficiency: This involves enhancing the hospital’s overall performance
and patient care by introducing new management systems, incorporating cutting-edge
technologies, and simplifying administrative procedures.
3. Developing a solid reputation as a top research hospital: To become a regional leader in
medical research, the hospital must devote resources to R&D, publicize its research activities
and results, and form collaborative relationships with other research facilities.
Market forces and trends:
✔ Escalating demand for premium healthcare: The rising and aging population in Saudi Arabia
will place a greater strain on the healthcare system.
✔ Advances in medical technology: In order to provide the finest treatment for its patients,
KFSH&RC will need to be on the cutting edge of medicine when new technologies and
medicines become available.
✔ Competition for skilled employees: Due to the expanding healthcare sector in Saudi Arabia.
The competition for excellent medical staff may include KFSH&RC.
Manager Responsibility in Designing and Implementing Strategies:
● Investigate the market to find out what patients and the medical industry need and want.
● Enhance medical treatment by utilizing the latest tools and developing evidence-based best
practices for the treatment of patients.
● Develop and implement plans to find, hire and retain senior employees.
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● Collaborate with other groups in the medical field and the academic community to advance
medical research and knowledge.
● Monitor the results carefully to make any needed adjustments.
● Communicate these plans to employees and other stakeholders to ensure that everyone is
on the same page.
References:
Miller, K. (2020, FEB 25). A MANAGER’S GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION.
Retrieved from online: https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/strategy-implementation-formanagers
Narwani, D. (2020, Sep 6). Top priorities in KSA’s healthcare sector. Retrieved from
globalhealthsaudi: https://www.globalhealthsaudi.com/en/overview/saudi-news/Toppriorities-in-KSAs-healthcare-sector.html