Health administration is a field concerned with planning, organizing, directing and implementing health activities and services within health institutions such as hospitals and health centers. The main goal of health administration is to improve the quality of health care provided to patients and ensure that services are provided efficiently and effectively.
Health administration includes several main aspects, including:
Planning:Developing strategic plans to ensure the provision of health care in the long term, including setting goals and setting policies.
Organization:Structuring health institutions and distributing human and material resources in a way that supports the achievement of health goals.
Directing: Leading and motivating medical and administrative teams to ensure the provision of high-quality health care.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitoring the performance of health institutions and ensuring compliance with health standards and laws, and evaluating the quality of services provided.
Human Resources Management:Includes hiring and training employees and ensuring the availability of the necessary competencies to provide distinguished health services.
Financial Management: Includes financial planning, budget management and ensuring the optimal use of financial resources to achieve health goals.
Health administration plays a vital role in improving the general health system and ensuring the provision of health services that meet the needs of society in an effective and equitable manner.