Professionalism in Health Care

<B><P>A core text or self-study guide on Professionalism for people preparing for careers in health care (whether as allied health professionals, nurses, or clerical or support staff), as well as for new and current health care workers who could benefit from additional professionalism training. </P></B><P>Unique in approach, this <I>handbook/workbook</I> is the first text to cover <I>all</I> of the pertinent information that any worker, in any position, in any type of health care organization needs to know to present a professional image and to be successful in his/her job. It focuses on the "soft skills" (rather than on the hands-on technical skills) that are needed to perform in a professional, ethical, legal, and competent manner, <I>regardless</I> of one's job function/position-e.g., communicating appropriately, working well on teams, respecting and valuing differences, and interacting effectively with co-workers, patients, visitors, and guests. </P><p></p><P><B>Companion CD-ROM-</B>Five video scenarios, (aligned with chapters 1-5), demonstrating both professional and unprofessional behaviors helping students recognize the do's and don'ts.  The concepts apply to all types of health care workers in a wide variety of settings. Also includes additional learning activities linked to each chapter, such as Video Scenarios, Scenario Analysis Quizzes, Supplemental Text Review Questions, and Learning Opportunities.</P><P><B>NEW-</B><B>"The Practicum Experience"</B> <B>(Ch. 6)-</B>Information on what to do before, during, and after practicum; how to achieve success and turn your practicum into a job offer at graduation, and a list of do's and don'ts.</P><P><B>NEW-Added photos. </B></P><P><B>~</B>Presents users with a visual aid.</P><P><B>NEW-Added complete list of glossary terms (alpha order) at end of book. </B></P><P>~Makes review and reference easier.     </P><P><B>NEW-In chapter glossaries and added page numbers.</B></P><P>~Provide quick reference. </P><P><B>NEW-Added rating system to self-assessments. </B></P><P><B>NEW-Updated coverage of HIPAA and more on working with patients.</B></P><P><B>NEW-Expanded section on job interviewing and resume writing.</B> </P><P><B>A personal, conversational, easy-to-read-and-understand style.</B></P><P>~Makes content inviting to read and easily accessible for students of <I>all </I>levels of academic preparedness. </P><P><B>Appropriate for all types of health care workers, e.g. </B><B><I>clinical staff, clerical staff</I> </B><B>, and </B><B><I>support staff.</I></B></P><P><B>~</B>Shows students that there is a "common ground" of professional standards that apply to <I>all </I>health care workers <I>wherever</I> they work. </P><P><B>Making a Commitment to Your Job.</B> </P><P>~Familiarizes students with the importance of developing a strong work ethic and the need to demonstrate a high level of accountability, compliance, and quality of work. </P><P><B>Personal Traits of the Health Care Professional.</B> </P><P>~Shows students that character, reputation, respect, trust, ethics, and morals are all seriously taken into consideration by today's employers. </P><P><B>Working with Others.</B> </P><P>~Helps students understand the many dimensions of "working with others"-interpersonal relationships, personality preferences, teamwork, diversity, manners, communication skills, conflict resolution, and customer service. </P><P><B>Personal Skills and the Health Care Professional.</B> </P><P>~Speaks <I>frankly </I>to students about the importance of appearance and grooming, personal habits, language and grammar, and the ability to effectively solve problems, and to manage time, stress, personal finances, and change. </P><P><B>Growth and Advancement.</B> </P><P>~Shows students how to plan to "get ahead"-with career planning, goal setting, effective resumes, and interviewing skills. </P><P><B>Support pedagogy in each chapter-</B>Glossary of Terms, Exercises, Self-Assessments, Individual Next-Step Action Plans, What If Scenarios, Review Questions. </P><P> </P>
ISBN: 978-0-13-114509-2

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