Family Practice in the Troop Medical Clinic.
Abstract
The Department of Defense has challenged military medical management to deliver high quality health care and continued access to all beneficiaries, with an emphasis on cost containment. Each medical treatment facility was given the latitude to manage their facilities utilizing the most effective means for their particular facility. This project analyzes a portion of Winn Army Community Hospital 'S response to this challenge. It asks the question: Can a multi-disciplinary Process Action Team effectively transition the delivery of primary care from the hospital-based setting to stand-alone Soldier and Family Health Clinics? The Process Action Team is made up of the Deputy Commander for Administration, the Division Surgeon, Chief: Logistics,. Chief: Family Practice, Chief: Coordinated Care Division, Chief Nurse: Ambulatory Care, the NCOICs of the Troop Clinics, and the Administrative Resident. The case study approach was utilized, documenting the events that led to the successful plan fort the transition. By observing and participating in the team planning meetings, this researcher was able to document the design plans for the new clinic, as well as the effectiveness of the Process Action Team.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA293213
Entities
People
- Michael P. Ryan
Organizations
- Academy of Health Sciences