An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of General and Dietary Storeroom Operations at Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
Abstract
The problem addressed in this thesis was to evaluate the effectiveness of general and dietary storeroom operations at Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, and to recommend methods of improvement. The following facts had a bearing on this study: (1) storeroom space was not adequate to meet the needs of an institution as large as Baylor and this was the overriding problem that had to resolved or the difficulties would continue in storeroom operations; (2) standards or criteria by which to measure the effectiveness or efficiency of storeroom operations were absent and also lacking were guidelines set forth in the literature to determine the number of personnel required to accomplish storeroom functions; and (3) when fully operational, the new Medical Plaza and the new operating rooms in the Collins Hospital would increase the workload of the storerooms as well as the eventual increase in the number of beds in other portions of the Center and the opening of the Cancer Center would further increase the workload. The methodology included a review of the relevant literature such as reports, written policies and procedures and job descriptions; an on-site visit to Baylor University Medical Center; conducting interviews with various staff members; and holding discussions with different relevant directors and managers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 14, 1976
- Accession Number
- AD1202948
Entities
People
- Sidney Brandler
Organizations
- Baylor University