CHAP Human Resources & Staffing Flashcards

What is 'succession planning' in healthcare administration?

Answer: Identifying and developing employees to fill key leadership roles in the future

Succession planning is the process of identifying critical leadership positions and developing internal talent to fill those roles when they become vacant.

Which act requires employers to notify employees about their right to continue group health coverage after leaving employment?

Answer: COBRA

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) requires employers to offer continuing group health coverage to employees and their dependents after qualifying events such as job loss.

What is the primary goal of an employee orientation program in healthcare?

Answer: To familiarize new hires with policies, culture, and job expectations

Orientation introduces new employees to organizational policies, culture, safety protocols, and job-specific expectations to help them become productive quickly.

Which concept refers to the maximum number of subordinates a manager can effectively supervise?

Answer: Span of control

Span of control refers to the number of direct reports a manager can effectively oversee, with wider spans common in flat organizations and narrower spans in hierarchical ones.

What does the Equal Pay Act of 1963 require of employers?

Answer: Equal pay for men and women performing substantially equal work

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits wage discrimination based on sex, requiring equal pay for men and women performing substantially equal jobs in the same establishment.

In healthcare HR, what is a 'competency-based' interview approach?

Answer: Using structured questions to assess specific behavioral skills and competencies

Competency-based interviewing uses structured behavioral questions to evaluate whether candidates have demonstrated the specific skills and behaviors required for the role.