J Nurs Adm
November 1991
Severe competition for the limited investment capital available and the high acquisition cost of bedside terminal systems require that the full benefit potential they offer be identified and realized. The authors discuss a multiple-phase study process used to: 1) identify the savings potential offered (to cost-justify its acquisition); and 2) assure the savings potential offered was realized.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGuinea pig (gp) platelets react to nanomolar doses of the complement-derived anaphylatoxin C5a with a shape change, aggregation and release of biogenic amines and nucleotides from their granules. We have investigated the specific receptor for C5a on gp platelets which mediates these biological effects. Competitive binding studies with 125I-labeled guinea pig C5a (125I-gpC5a) revealed approx.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMost hospitals no longer charge a flat postanesthesia care rate, although many have only one charge code based on unit of time to cover all patients regardless of the level or intensity of their care. The author reports a mechanism developed to charge patients for PACU care based on both length of time and level or intensity of care required. Objectives of the project included a more accurate determination of cost of care provided to each patient, and provision of accurate data for productivity measurement and reporting on an ongoing basis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Am Med Rec Assoc
April 1989
True productivity management requires constant monitoring and adjusting of staff schedules so that established productivity goals/targets are consistently met or exceeded.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Post Anesth Nurs
June 1988
While not an exact science, the development, installation and use of reasonable standards can be developed from an historical perspective on the quantity and quality of work produced, to allow the manager to measure the effects of changes on departmental productivity. Those seeking to develop and install standards in the interest of managing productivity improvement will find helpful hints in this article about the attributes of "good" standards.
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December 1983
J Am Med Rec Assoc (1980)
October 1980