AN OVERVIEW OF THE DISTRIBUTION AND ADEQUACY OF HUMAN RESOURCES WORKING IN HOSPITALS

Abstract

Providing human resources is one of the most important factors in achieving the goals of the organization. Human resources are considered the most valuable factor in production and service provision. Shortages and surpluses of human resources can be effective in reducing the quality of providing services to patients. This research was done to investigate the human resources situation of hospitals. The results obtained from the studies conducted on the studied hospitals show that many hospitals are facing a shortage and inappropriate distribution of medical manpower, especially nursing and medical, the manpower of support, administrative, and financial units. No specific deficiency was observed in para-clinics and paramedics. Correct management and planning of human resources about compensating personnel shortages and bringing it to the standard level can increase the efficiency and effectiveness of hospital activities. In general, in hospitals, and especially in hospitals where the capacity of hospital beds is not used properly and the average occupancy of hospital beds is low, the hospital management uses fewer human resources and sometimes with inappropriate arrangement, which is an irreparable loss, and many facilities and capacities of hospitals for which large investments have been made remain intact.