As a manager of Health Information Services, you must be able to organize your time in a fashion that reflects priorities, deadlines, and reasonable expectations. To-do lists, calendars, and delegation can help you organize time appropriately and effectively.
Objectives
1. Upon completion of this activity, you should demonstrate skill in
2. Managing time effectively in a given situation.
3. Prioritizing tasks in a logical manner.
4. Delegating tasks as appropriate.
Instructions
1. Read “Director Jones’ Monday Morning,” the case study below. (Source: AOE Case Study Manual, 1998)
2. Determine the priority of each of the 10 items listed at the end. Decide on priority #1, #2, or #3. Write your answers in Microsoft Word and submit to the Drop Box as explained below.
#1 – the task should be handled immediately
#2 – the task should be delegated
#3 – the task can be resolved/scheduled for a later dat
3. For each item, list the action you will take and the rationale for the action.
Director Jones’ Monday Morning
Time Management Case Study
Introduction
For purposes of this case study, assume that you are J. R. Jones, the Director of the Health Information Department at University Hospital. The items that you face Monday morning must be prioritized (#1 – the task should be handled immediately; #2 – the task should be delegated or #3 – the task can be resolved/scheduled for a later date). After prioritizing, you should decide how each task should be handled.
In a Word document, indicate the following:
1. the priority of each of the 10 items (#1, #2, or #3)
2. the action you will take for each item