Job Redesign For Expanded HIM Functions Case Study

The need to restructure operations is brought about by many factors that have little impact to a handful of factors that have significant impact. Realizing the need for change is the first, most important step in restructuring operations. A plan that is easily adaptable to long-term growth and that also supports innovation is highly encouraged. The Health Information Services (HIS) Department needed one such plan to set a course of action in regards to the electronic systems being used to keep patient records and the health care delivery routine. That plan is laid out in Elizabeth Layman 's 2011 paper called, “Job Redesign for Expanded HIM Functions”. I will be discussing her ideas concerning setting goals, job enrichment, and the impact of each on employee motivation and interdepartmental communications for the HIS departments. …show more content…
Goal setting does not have to be a rigorous task when done following the SMART Theory of goal planning. The SMART Theory states that goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. I will show examples from Elizabeth Lyman 's paper supporting the SMART