Aditi Maini Sociology PSSY-0779 (24). WI) Dustin Ardron School of Nursing, Assiniboine Community College March 18, 2024 McDonaldization in Healthcare In healthcare, the concept of rationalization and Mcdonaldization have become increasingly common which raises concerns about their impact on patient care and nursing practice. These trends are characterized by standardization, efficiency, and the prioritization of profit, which can lead to the detachment of healthcare professionals from emotional and moral views of their work. There are different types of groups in healthcare settings which include primary and secondary (Conerly et al., 2021). Groups in the Health Care Setting Primary Groups It is a small group…show more content… A hospital is a utilitarian formal organization for the author, where they will work to provide medical care to patients and earn a salary in return. They will join the hospital to pursue their career goals, such as gaining experience and advancing their skills. Normative formal organizations are driven by shared values, beliefs, and norms, and they aim to promote social causes rather than self-interest (Conerly et al., 2021). People join because they care about the same cause or idea and want to help others. For example, the Canadian Nurses Protective Association (CAN) is a normative organization that represents registered nurses (RNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) across Canada (Home Canadian Nurses Association, n.d.). Nurses voluntarily join the organization to contribute to the development of nursing standards and policies that help maintain quality patient care. Membership in CAN helps nurses advance their professional growth, learning, and advocacy for nursing practice (Home Canadian Nurses Association, n.d.). Coercive formal organizations rely on the use of authority, control, or force to compel individuals to join with their rules and…show more content… Below them are middle managers, such as department heads or unit managers who handle specific departments within the hospital. Finally, frontline healthcare workers, such as doctors, nurses, and other health professionals, carry out patient care under the supervision of higher-level management. This hierarchical layout ensures coordination and effective communication within healthcare organizations that helps to implement policies and procedures to ensure better patient care (Jameslopresti, 2023). Principles of McDonaldization McDonaldization is a concept that explains the methods and ideas used by fast food restaurants such as McDonald’s and other parts of society and how people relate to each other (Conerly et al., 2021). Efficiency The goal of McDonaldization is to increase efficiency by smooth-running processes, reducing unnecessary steps, and minimizing time and effort that are required to achieve the desired outcome (Conerly et al., 2021). In McDonaldized restaurants, efficiency of labor is achieved by breaking down tasks into specific roles, where each employee focuses on a specific job, like taking orders or cooking
