A Study to Determine the Most Effective Managerial System for the Diagnostic Service, Department of Radiology, Ben Taub General Hospital, Houston, Texas
Abstract
The problem was to determine the most effective managerial system for the Diagnostic Service, Department of Radiology, Ben Taub General Hospital, Houston, Texas. Research included a detailed review of the literature, analysis of x-ray procedures at the hospital, and personal interviews with x-ray department personnel and with selected nursing and administrative staff. Flow charting of x-ray activities and collection of workload statistics was accomplished. The major weaknesses in the diagnostic service were the lack of a full-time chief physician, ill-defined organization structure, duplication of forms, overcrowded filing system, duplication in patient registration, inefficient patient scheduling, and lack of communication capability between x-ray facilities. Recommendations were: appointment of a chief physician; combination of request and report forms; installation of an inter-communication system; consolidation of patient registration; use of Diebold rotatory filing system; and revision in patient scheduling.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 08, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD1210042
Entities
People
- Donald L. Ellis
Organizations
- Ben Taub General Hospital