Rationalizing Acute Care Services

ISBN-13: 9781857751253 / Angielski / Miękka / 1996 / 118 str.

Pauline Mistry

Opis

Rationalization is concerned with making the most effective use of the resources available. In many places where this process is taking place it is plagued with public opposition and misunderstanding. Hitherto, rationalization in the acute care sector has primarily been concerned with closing sites, closing beds, moving beds between services, and moving beds from one site to another. This book discusses the need for rationalization in the context of health service reforms and future strategy. It considers recent changes in the health service, the case for rationalization, health care needs, the role of public relations, the future of the acute care hospital, site and facilities appraisal, and the costs of rationalization. The text is essential reading for managers and clinicians involved in acute care services, non-executive members of boards and trusts, and students of health services management.

Spis treści

1. Summary of changes in the NHS over the past decade 2. The case for rationalization of acute care beds 3. The future of the acute care hospital and the importance of strategic thinking 4. Understanding the catchment population 5. Analysis of current patient activity 6. Projecting bed needs 7. Site and facilities appraisal 8. The costs of rationalization 9. Public relations, communications, and consultation 10. Future uncertainties

O autorze

Pauline Mistry