When public/private barriers come down, kids reap the benefits

Article Abstract:

Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children has joined with federal and state programs to help children with special health care needs. Their efforts, which have earned a NOVA award, operate under the acronym CHOICES, which stands for Children's Health care Options Improved Through Collaborative Efforts and Services. The program has been successful in removing barriers that kept children and families served by agency from being served by others.

Management, Services, Social policy, Health services administration, Children's hospitals, Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America

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On the record

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Anderson Cancer Center, part of the Texas Medical Center, is one of the first hospitals to switch their patient records from paper to electronic data. The center is prepared to pay up to $21 million for software, equipment, and any other costs during the transition. It expects the change to pay off through enhanced organization which would lead to fewer errors and lowered length of stay per patient.

Prepackaged software, Electronic Systems & Equip NEC, All Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, Health Practitioner Software (ex Micro), Technology application, Electronic equipment, Electronic filing systems, Anderson Cancer Center

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Design for the long haul

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Hospital executives should carefully consider several facilities management issues. Many hospitals are aging, thus reconstruction and improvements should be considered. Executives should consider upgrades in utility lines, how changes in technology will impact the need for storerooms. Also, executives should think about how patients will access care.

Buildings and facilities, Facility management, Facilities management

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