HLST 2030 Final Exam Prep
Study Guide
Hospital as a Service - ANSWER Healthcare availability beyond physical buildings.
Bias in Healthcare - ANSWER Avoiding biases enhances diverse perspectives in care.
Social Network Theory - ANSWER Effective relationships enhance performance in
healthcare.
Resource Shortages - ANSWER Lack of resources deteriorates quality of care.
Attention to Detail - ANSWER Small details significantly impact healthcare outcomes.
Iron Triangle in Healthcare - ANSWER Balancing quality, access, and cost for value.
Social Determinants of Health - ANSWER Social conditions like poverty affect health
outcomes.
Outpatient Clinics - ANSWER Cost-effective care; cutting services worsens conditions.
Systems Thinking - ANSWER Holistic approach considers interrelationships in
problem-solving.
Community Engagement - ANSWER Involving community in healthcare solutions fosters
ownership.
Primary Care Focus - ANSWER Patient-centered care with integrated team support.
Autocratic Leadership - ANSWER Decisions made by leaders based on available
information.
Concern-for-People Leadership - ANSWER Builds trust and develops relationships
within teams.
Participatory Leadership - ANSWER Group collaboration in problem-solving enhances
solutions.
Contingency Theory - ANSWER Leadership effectiveness varies by situation and traits.
Transactional Leadership - ANSWER Leadership based on exchanges and rewards.
Transformational Leadership - ANSWER Inspires and motivates improvement and
innovation.
, Defining Leadership - ANSWER Influencing groups towards shared healthcare goals.
Authority vs. Influence - ANSWER Authority is positional; influence is relational.
Vision in Leadership - ANSWER Clear vision essential for improving healthcare quality.
Trait Theory - ANSWER Effective leaders possess inherent qualities like confidence.
Behavioral Theory - ANSWER Success stems from effective leadership behaviors.
Situational Leadership - ANSWER Leadership style adapts to team and context.
Collaborative Leadership - ANSWER Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration are
vital.
Ethical Leadership - ANSWER Focuses on integrity and equitable patient care.
Servant Leadership - ANSWER Prioritizes needs of patients and healthcare teams.
Hierarchical Structure - ANSWER Traditional model with clear command chain.
Flat Structures - ANSWER Promotes faster communication in healthcare systems.
Matrix Structure - ANSWER Integrates multiple specialties for better collaboration.
Functional Design - ANSWER Groups employees by specialization for efficiency.
Divisional Design - ANSWER Structures around specific services or populations.
Team-based Design - ANSWER Organizes teams for collaborative patient care.
Horizontal Integration - ANSWER Mergers between organizations at the same care level.
Vertical Integration - ANSWER Partnerships across different care levels improve
continuity.
Strategic Alliances - ANSWER Collaborations to achieve shared healthcare goals.
Differentiation - ANSWER Division of labor within healthcare organizations.
Integration - ANSWER Coordination of different organizational parts for care.
Centralization - ANSWER Decision-making concentrated at top organizational levels.
Decentralization - ANSWER Spreads decision-making for faster local responses.
Managerial Challenges - ANSWER Bridging strategic goals with operational realities.
Cross-functional Teams - ANSWER Brings together specialties for focused patient care.
Flexible Organizational Structure - ANSWER Promotes adaptability over rigid
hierarchical designs.
Study Guide
Hospital as a Service - ANSWER Healthcare availability beyond physical buildings.
Bias in Healthcare - ANSWER Avoiding biases enhances diverse perspectives in care.
Social Network Theory - ANSWER Effective relationships enhance performance in
healthcare.
Resource Shortages - ANSWER Lack of resources deteriorates quality of care.
Attention to Detail - ANSWER Small details significantly impact healthcare outcomes.
Iron Triangle in Healthcare - ANSWER Balancing quality, access, and cost for value.
Social Determinants of Health - ANSWER Social conditions like poverty affect health
outcomes.
Outpatient Clinics - ANSWER Cost-effective care; cutting services worsens conditions.
Systems Thinking - ANSWER Holistic approach considers interrelationships in
problem-solving.
Community Engagement - ANSWER Involving community in healthcare solutions fosters
ownership.
Primary Care Focus - ANSWER Patient-centered care with integrated team support.
Autocratic Leadership - ANSWER Decisions made by leaders based on available
information.
Concern-for-People Leadership - ANSWER Builds trust and develops relationships
within teams.
Participatory Leadership - ANSWER Group collaboration in problem-solving enhances
solutions.
Contingency Theory - ANSWER Leadership effectiveness varies by situation and traits.
Transactional Leadership - ANSWER Leadership based on exchanges and rewards.
Transformational Leadership - ANSWER Inspires and motivates improvement and
innovation.
, Defining Leadership - ANSWER Influencing groups towards shared healthcare goals.
Authority vs. Influence - ANSWER Authority is positional; influence is relational.
Vision in Leadership - ANSWER Clear vision essential for improving healthcare quality.
Trait Theory - ANSWER Effective leaders possess inherent qualities like confidence.
Behavioral Theory - ANSWER Success stems from effective leadership behaviors.
Situational Leadership - ANSWER Leadership style adapts to team and context.
Collaborative Leadership - ANSWER Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration are
vital.
Ethical Leadership - ANSWER Focuses on integrity and equitable patient care.
Servant Leadership - ANSWER Prioritizes needs of patients and healthcare teams.
Hierarchical Structure - ANSWER Traditional model with clear command chain.
Flat Structures - ANSWER Promotes faster communication in healthcare systems.
Matrix Structure - ANSWER Integrates multiple specialties for better collaboration.
Functional Design - ANSWER Groups employees by specialization for efficiency.
Divisional Design - ANSWER Structures around specific services or populations.
Team-based Design - ANSWER Organizes teams for collaborative patient care.
Horizontal Integration - ANSWER Mergers between organizations at the same care level.
Vertical Integration - ANSWER Partnerships across different care levels improve
continuity.
Strategic Alliances - ANSWER Collaborations to achieve shared healthcare goals.
Differentiation - ANSWER Division of labor within healthcare organizations.
Integration - ANSWER Coordination of different organizational parts for care.
Centralization - ANSWER Decision-making concentrated at top organizational levels.
Decentralization - ANSWER Spreads decision-making for faster local responses.
Managerial Challenges - ANSWER Bridging strategic goals with operational realities.
Cross-functional Teams - ANSWER Brings together specialties for focused patient care.
Flexible Organizational Structure - ANSWER Promotes adaptability over rigid
hierarchical designs.
