Change In The Healthcare Industry

It is said that the only constant in this world is change. Change happens every day, but we may not notice some of the changes. However, no matter how small a change is, it is still a change. Fox and Sheridan (2007) reiterated that change is not easy for some people because it causes emotional havoc not only to the individual, but also to the group. This is the same in healthcare. Change in the healthcare industry is important because it needs to keep up with new technology in order to provide efficient quality care and treatment to the patients. Change requires a strong, calm, and empathetic leader for change and transition to be successful. Bridges noted that there are three phases of transition, which are an ending, neutral, and a new beginning