Helathcare administration
VISION
Healthcare Administration vision is to be recognized and innovative leader in healthcare administration education in Kurdistan Region, Iraq & others, and to be a World-Class department providing excellence in professional healthcare administration, through distinct teaching, research, consultancy service to governmental and non-governmental institutions
MISSION
The mission of the Healthcare Administration Department at LUIC College is to strengthen our international recognition as an outstanding teaching and research center in the areas of Healthcare Administration and to have a leading role in the healthcare sector of Kurdistan Region, Iraq and the neighboring countries. It is to provide quality training in Healthcare Administration education through teaching, research, and service to the profession and community with the involvement of healthcare professionals. The department prepares students to make responsible decisions based on critical thinking, effective communication, and understanding of health practice, technical competence, and ability to respond to the changing professional environment. Faculty members of the department understand and respect diversity, and are committed to teamwork, continuous improvement, & scholarship informed by regional, national, & global developments in academics, business, and society.
Healthcare administrators have a wide range of roles and need to be flexible enough to pick up new roles through their employment. The location and size of the healthcare facility may also influence the job responsibilities.
Some healthcare administrators may manage an entire facility, while others may focus on a single department within a facility. No matter where the healthcare administrator is employed, they are required to know both state and federal laws and ensure that HIPAA laws are followed within their area of responsibility and expertise
Healthcare administrators work behind the scenes to make large-scale decisions for the healthcare facility or institution. They deal directly with policy and budgets to create better patient experiences and ensure the safety of guests and staff.
Healthcare administrators have in-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework in patient care. Their responsibilities are entirely different from the responsibilities of a doctor or physician. While physicians manage patients directly, healthcare administrators oversee the facility itself and usually have a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in healthcare administration