A Study to Determine the Optimal Means of Expediting the Processing of Inpatient Treatment Records at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC

Abstract

The study assessed the best means of expediting the processing of Inpatient Treatment Records (ITR) whose magnitude posed problems to timely record completion. Problems addressed the possible alternatives available to the command to ensure physician completeness of the ITR. The study conducted literature research and examined the record system to determine its weaknesses. The research indicated the ITR improvements revolved on two essential ingredients with that being the state of the art equipment and people-to-people communication. Recommendations were provided to expedite record processing through equipment update and better training program for the staff. Keywords: Health care facilities, Medical services, Military medicine, Record management.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA202687

Entities

People

  • James H. Murry Jr.

Organizations

  • Academy of Health Sciences

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Operations Research
  • Organizational Structure
  • Patient Care
  • Personnel Management
  • Processing Equipment
  • Students
  • Therapy

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