Leadership in Health Sector

Vocabulary flashcards summarizing leadership styles, goals, and educational practices in healthcare.

Leader in Health Sector

A professional who guides healthcare staff with the primary aim of improving patient health outcomes.

Patient Satisfaction

Key benchmark assessed weekly by the in-charge to evaluate subordinate performance and quality of care.

Autocratic Leadership

A directive style where the leader alone makes decisions; preferred during CPR and other time-critical emergencies.

Democratic Leadership

A participatory style that involves subordinates in decision-making, yet is less suitable in urgent situations.

Laissez-Faire Leadership

A hands-off approach granting staff high autonomy with minimal leader intervention.

Transactional Leadership

A style built on exchanging rewards for performance and punishments for non-compliance.

Transformational Leadership

A motivational style in which leaders inspire followers to exceed expectations and embrace change.

Reward

Positive reinforcement, such as incentives or recognition, used by transactional leaders to encourage desired behaviors.

Punishment

Negative consequence, like reprimands or loss of privileges, applied to deter undesired behaviors under transactional leadership.

In-Service Education

Ongoing training for staff or patients—e.g., teaching and demonstrating proper insulin administration techniques.