CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Change Management at Woodville Hospital

Table of Contents

Introduction1

Discussion1

Gantt chart4

Evaluation5

Conclusion5

References7

Change Management at Woodville Hospital

Introduction

Change is inevitable and is necessary force that shapes the processes and structures in organizations today. The change needs to be anticipated in advance. The reactive approaches to change adoption are obsolete. In the following paper new Chief Pharmacist at Woodville Hospital; Ashok is implementing the changes that are needed widely across the hospital to make it truly working to its true potential. This paper discusses the models which are available, and selection of appropriate model. This paper further disuses its implementation and evaluation plans.

Discussion

Change is needed in the Woodville Hospital as the new Chief Pharmacist is eager to improve the situation. The hospital must adopt the practice of self-adoption of change rather than becoming a lager in adopting it (Roger, 2000: 388 -398). He wants to make situation work in the best manner, as he views the hospital as catering services to its patients in the best manner. In order to bring change, planning needs to be done and models need to be identified to develop and implement change. There are many models which are available to choose from. These models include, articulating a mission, commitment, enrolment and compliance. PEST, Readiness and Capability, Steven S Model and SWOT analysis. In my opinion change is not that simple to bring that only one model will do it. It has to be a combination of the components of each model, since we need mission articulation, but we also need to know the seven S, which in turn will be in conjunction with the PEST, and SWOT analysis will bring into light the weak and strong points.

Let's discuss each model and pick the relevant components of the model. However, primary model which will be followed is the articulating a mission. The first model is articulating a mission, which means to convey the purpose of service succinctly as seen by the opinion formers. The mission statement brings all the team members in harmony with the purpose. It is necessary to incorporate the ideas and work of maximum number of people. The more participation across the levels means more commitment to it. In my opinion the Mission should be a balance of working outside the pharmacy and inside the pharmacy. While it is possible to ensure safety and control within the pharmacy, outside the pharmacy the elements of persuasion and influence should guide the safe practices. The mission should be in such a manner as to ensure, collaborative working with health care professionals as to provide the best services to people in dispensing pharmaceuticals they need in a timely and safe manner and for appropriate use. This mission is somewhat different from that of Jacqueline's.

Making a mission is one thing while its implementation is another. The Seven S model seeks to provide an overview approach in determining whether or not the resources of a firm are working in supporting collaborative manner as to achieve the ...