The Need for a Focus on Key Elements of HRD Climate in Hospitals – An Empirical Study

Abstract

The need for significant changes in behavior and attitude of health manpower and favorable Human Resource Development (HRD) climate is widely recognized in both developed as well as developing countries as one of the important considerations for the development of suitable manpower in the health sector in order to achieve the goal of health for all and pride for employees. The present paper is an attempt to have an easier look at the application of concept of HRD in the organizations, particularly in hospitals. Very little research work so far has been done in this regard. The present paper indicates the existing HRD climate in hospitals with special reference to Shari Kashmir Institute of Medical Science (SKIMS) Srinagar. Moreover, the present paper will identify the need and relevance of key elements of HRD climate in hospitals which includes general climate, OCTAPACE culture and promotion of HRD mechanisms.

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