An exploratory factor analysis to explore the impact of HRM practices on occupational health and safety in healthcare

Abstract

The interaction of human resource management initiatives including health and safety standards in the healthcare sector is examined in this pilot study. A structured questionnaire consisting of 69 items allocated and filled out by 67 healthcare working professionals of hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. Analyses in spss v.28 included reliability testing and exploratory factor analysis (efa). Excellent internal consistency (cronbach’s α = 0.983) and meritorious sampling adequacy (kmo = 0.867) where proposed by the test used to access the questionnaire. Five reasonable hrm–ohs constructs (dimensions) where recognised by efa (pca, varimax) as corresponding to 62.02 % of the variables: Work environment & risk prevention; technology & safety monitoring; safety policies & communication; leadership commitment & safety training; and emergency preparedness & compliance. The observation shows that practitioners who claim to align themselves more towards the execution of compliance-oriented practices (ppe, hazardous-waste training, equipment maintenance) than the innovative and motivational measures (ai monitoring, incentive programs, awareness campaigns). These findings are equally considered with the established theories (jd–r, sociotechnical systems, safety climate, social exchange, and institutional theory). A 33 items questionnaire is also provided by the analysis which can be implemented for future research. The studies conclusion’s especially the sample size used may be well grounded with awareness. However, for integrating strategic hrm into healthcare safety system, these findings do provide a solid foundation.