Healthcare Ethics Impact

A leader’s level of cultural competence, health literacy, and healthcare ethics impact a specific type of healthcare organization. It is important for the leader to have communication skills and understand the differences between various cultures for effective interaction. A leader’s role is important in the strategic planning and functioning of the healthcare organization by implementing best standards and improving quality of healthcare. Health Literacy is important for having knowledge about healthcare and the issues for effective governance and working of healthcare systems. Leaders in a healthcare organization are required to have the ability of ethical decision making and ensuring the functioning of the organization is as per the ethical codes of conduct, rules and regulations, and laws governing healthcare. It is important for them that the organization practices high ethical standards as part of social responsibility and providing competitive services.