Title: Management of medical technology in a paediatric hospital

Authors: David H. Walker, Dennis Ryan

Addresses: Valley Children's Hospital, 9300 Valley Children's, Place, Madera, CA 93638, USA. Valley Children's Hospital, 9300 Valley Children's, Place, Madera, CA 93638, USA

Abstract: Unlike manufacturing companies that produce particular goods, hospitals must offer and deliver the highest quality of care possible to their customers, the patients and families. Although manufacturers must produce high quality products and/or services (to remain in business), the healthcare industry|s failure to offer quality care can lead to life threatening consequences. The healthcare industry is undergoing a rapid process of reengineering that will lead to an integration of clinical and management technologies. This will require a radical redesign of hospital systems to create seamless healthcare delivery processes and a leadership with a strong customer orientation. To promote the concept of management of medical technology, a process that incorporates a multidisciplinary approach may help overcome the preconceived negative feelings regarding management of the hospital|s technology.

Keywords: management of medical technology; multidisciplinary approach; paediatric hospital.

DOI: 10.1504/IJHTM.1999.001064

International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management, 1999 Vol.1 No.1/2, pp.140-147

Published online: 30 Jun 2003 *

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