A Study to Assess the Training needs of William Beaumont Army Medical Center's Medical Staff and to Determine a Strategic Plan for Transition to Diagnosis Related Groups

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the training needs of William Beaumont Army Medical Center's medical staff and to determine a strategic plan for transition to Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG's). This study hypothesized that DRG knowledge was dependent upon five constructs. Four additional variables were considered. Two open ended questions assessed staff input and contributed to the development of the strategic plan. Item analysis followed by analysis of variance demonstrated high levies of both construct and content validity. The Center's medical staff results however, indicated poor item discrimination evidenced by high group means. Staff input was, however, useful in determining a strategic plan comprising four initiatives-strategic planning, training, assessment, and restructuring (STAR). STAR is an executive strategic planning tool designed to aid the commander in implementing a DRG budget allocation system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 20, 1990
Accession Number
ADA237724

Entities

People

  • Henry Hernandez

Organizations

  • Academy of Health Sciences

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Business Administration
  • Databases
  • Delivery Of Health Care
  • Health Care Facilities
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Information Science
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Hospitals
  • Organizational Structure
  • Patient Care
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Students
  • Surveys
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Organizational Psychology.