CHANGE THEORY

Course overview

Healthcare organizations are continuously undergoing change at the organizational level and in areas which promote quality improvement and employee retention. Successful change requires well developed leadership skills and planning by an individual who functions as a change agent. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of change theory, including information on the role of the change agent and their responsibilities, the impact of facilitators and barriers on change, and Lewin¿s Change Theory. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.