Human resource management in homecare in England: managing people for safe care during crisis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human resource management (HRM) of healthcare organisations plays an important role in improving the continuity of care, managing staff, and ensuring patient safety. During COVID-19, there were several HR-related issues, creating a significant challenging situation for health and social care institutions. This study explored the HRM issues that are associated with the patient safety in homecare, and how homecare providers have responded to these HR-related challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this is to explore the role of HRM practices in helping care organisations operate efficiently and supporting their workforce to adapt to future disruptive changes and crises.

Methods

Qualitative strategies include narrative inquiry involving gathering informat

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC11653826 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature