Day in the Life: A Clinical Manager in Home Healthcare

Video Runtime: 28 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 35 Minutes

Clinical managers in home healthcare are essential to developing the next generation of healthcare providers, yet their role has unique challenges. Managing clinical oversight while addressing the team’s needs can be daunting, especially in an unpredictable setting with complex team dynamics and competing priorities. These demands require clinical managers to balance strong leadership, effective communication, and professional interactions in a highly variable environment.

This course will help clinical managers navigate these challenges by providing practical tools and evidence-informed strategies for success. Participants will engage in interactive learning focused on key leadership principles, including teaching and mentoring strategies, time management, conflict resolution, effective feedback delivery, and communication in challenging situations. By emphasizing real-world scenarios, the course prepares clinical managers to immediately apply these skills, enhancing patient care and improving the learning experiences of team members. This program empowers clinical managers to excel in their roles, fostering a supportive and dynamic leadership culture within the home healthcare setting.

Learning Objectives

• Distinguish precepting principles that foster effective preceptor–mentee engagement
• Analyze real-world scenarios that demonstrate the application of these leadership principles
• Prepare a personalized leadership development plan that incorporates practical, real-world tools for success in home healthcare