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Hospital management plays a critical role in ensuring the delivery of quality health services, particularly within faith-based organizations such as the Christian Health Association (CHA). This systematic review explores the multidimensional impact of hospital management practices leadership, resource allocation, staff training, and community engagement on healthcare delivery in CHA facilities. A comprehensive search of peer-reviewed literature published between 2010 and 2025 was conducted, using databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and JSTOR. Studies were included if they examined hospital management in CHA or similar faith-based organizations and provided empirical evidence on healthcare quality improvements. The findings reveal that transformational and ethical leadership practices enhance accountability, staff motivation, and patient satisfaction, while visionary and collaborative leadership styles enable adaptability and foster teamwork. Effective resource allocation strategies, including equitable distribution, technology investments, and donor partnerships, were found to mitigate operational challenges and improve service quality. Continuous professional development programs focusing on clinical skills, emotional intelligence, and communication were essential for building a resilient healthcare workforce. Additionally, community engagement, through partnerships with local leaders and community health workers, significantly enhanced trust, accessibility, and cultural relevance of healthcare services. This review highlights the interconnected nature of management practices in CHA hospitals, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to enhance healthcare quality. The findings provide actionable insights for policymakers, administrators, and stakeholders to design evidence-based strategies that address resource constraints and operational challenges. Future research should explore innovative solutions, including technology integration, to further optimize hospital management in faith-based healthcare organizations.

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Hospital management Christian Health Association healthcare quality faith-based organizations community engagement

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