The Perspectives of Head Nurses and Managers of Private and Public Hospitals of Tabriz City about Social Responsibility
Gholizadeh Masumeh1, Janati Ali2, Mousazadeh Yalda3*, Amirshakeri Farnaz4,
Narimani MohamadReza5
1. Assistant Professor, Department of Health Services Management, Iranian Center of Excellence in Health Management, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
2. Associate Professor, Tabriz Health Services Management Research Center, Health Management and Safety Promotion Research Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
3. PhD Student, Iranian Center of Excellence in Health Management, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
4. Bsc, Iranian Center of Excellence in Health Management, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
5. Msc, Iranian Center of Excellence in Health Management, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
*Correspondence: Daneshgah St., School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz.
Tel: 04133351048 Email: y.mousazadeh@yahoo.com
Abstract:
Background & Objectives: Social responsibility is one of the most important elements of the organizations' existential philosophy, especially organizations such as hospitals. This study was conducted to evaluate the perspectives of the managers and head nurses of public and private hospitals in Tabriz/ Iran about social responsibility.
Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was performed on 57 head nurses and managers working in public and private hospitals in Tabriz selected by census method in 2016. Data collection tool was a four-part questionnaire including 24 questions for assessing the status of social responsibility in the hospital. Data analysis was performed through SPSS 21 software.
Results: From the perspectives of our subjects in public and private hospitals, patients were the most important group affecting organizations' activities (mean scores: 3.73 and 1.82 respectively), approaching to international standards was the most important motivator (mean scores: 3.23 and 3.70 respectively) and attention to suppliers was the most important focus area (mean scores: 3.76 and 3.51 respectively).
Conclusion: According to the obtained results, most managers and head nurses, based on the type of hospital working in it, had a different conception of social responsibility. Therefore, it is suggested to provide the required trainings in relation to the necessity of establishing social responsibility in hospitals, regardless of the type of hospital.
Keywords: Public hospital, Private hospital, Social responsibility, Managers
Citation: Gholizadeh M, Janati A, Mousazadeh Y, Amirshakeri F, Narimani MR. The Perspectives of Head Nurses and Managers of Private and Public Hospitals of Tabriz City about Social Responsibility. Journal of Health Based Research 2017; 3(3): 203-216.
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