Hospitals: What They are and how They Work, Volume 10Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2006 - 311 pages Walks the reader through every department in a hospital, detailing its function and its relationship to other departments. The roles and functions of the governing body, medical staff, support and ancillary services are thoroughly explained. This third edition contains new chapters that cover most recent developments in regulatory areas, technology and management practices. Updated information includes coverage of HIPAA and its impact on operations, three new chapters covering patient safety, bioethics, and international opportunities. This revised text also includes ten case studies that prompt team assignments and in-depth discussion. |
Contents
Chapter 1A Brief History | 3 |
Chapter 2Hospitals and Important Health Care Trends | 9 |
Chapter 3Organization | 21 |
Chapter 4The Governing Body | 29 |
Chapter 5The Chief Executive Officer | 37 |
Chapter 6Outpatient Areas | 45 |
Chapter 7The Emergency Department | 51 |
Chapter 8The Admitting Department | 59 |
Chapter 17Hospital Budgeting | 165 |
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Chapter 18Business Functions | 171 |
Chapter 19Medical Records | 179 |
Chapter 20Quality Improvement | 187 |
Chapter 21Risk Management and Medical Malpractice | 193 |
Chapter 23Bioethics | 201 |
Chapter 24Accreditation and Licensing | 207 |
Chapter 9The Medical Staff | 67 |
Allied Health Personnel | 74 |
Modes of Nursing Care Delivery | 86 |
Chapter 11Key Ancillary Services | 95 |
Chapter 12Other Ancillary Services | 109 |
BEHIND THE SCENESTHE SUPPORT SERVICES | 119 |
Chapter 14Facilities Support Services | 131 |
Chapter 15Administrative Support Services | 145 |
Chapter 16Generating Revenue | 159 |
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Common terms and phrases
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