Interview and Leadership Analysis The delivery of health care requires practitioners to work together in teams and function as a unit to provide optimal, cost effective, and safe patient care. According to Reed (2017), an effective healthcare leader displays the following qualities: accountability, engagement, communication, and vision. The initial phase of the doctoral journey is designed to hone one’s leadership skills necessary to function in today’s healthcare industry, as well as to establish the best evidenced-based practice to mitigate and address gaps within a healthcare setting or organization. This paper will focus on preceptorship candidacy, by evaluating a potential preceptor’s leadership style as it relates to their role and function …show more content…
Elstein prides himself on leading by example. His leadership style aligns with the attributes listed above because he is transparent with his supervisors and communicates on an ongoing basis with all team members regarding policy updates and changes. He also has an open-door policy and readily makes himself available to discuss and collaborate on challenging patient cases. He is not only committed to his patient’s upward progression, but also to the growth of his fellow employees. He stated that communication is one of the most challenging areas in an organization because if there is a breakdown in communication either laterally or horizontally, this almost always has a negative impact upon staff and patients. “Open communication and a non-punitive environment allow for growth and innovation” (I. Elstein, personal communication, 2022). The strength of transformational leadership is that it is related to positive employee behavior, innovative behavior, job satisfaction, and better work performance (Lim & Moon, 2021). Although, transformational leadership is effective within the healthcare organization, there are also opportunities for growth and improvement. A change agent undertakes the task of initiating and managing change in an organization (Affronti, …show more content…
As the Associate Clinical Director of Medicine, Dr. Irwin Elstein is an integral member of the leadership team. He oversees the Department of Medicine, Pharmacy, Infection Control, Emergency Medical Services, as well as Laboratory Services. He is also the Chief Anesthesiologist for the Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT) clinic at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, and Manhattan Psychiatric Center. As the supervisor and team leader of these departments, he ensures that safe, quality, and the latest evidence-based practices are implemented regarding patient care and services. Dr. Elstein is qualified as a doctoral preceptor because his role within the organization’s chain of command is within the top leadership ranks, as he is part of senior management. He has over 25 years of experience providing psychiatric medical care to underserved communities and populations. He is also well respected and trusted within the organization by staff and patients