The problem-oriented management system : case study in an acute care hospital

Includes bibliographical references (pages 67-70)The objective of this thesis is to adapt the Problem-Oriented Medical Record system for utilization as a management tool by health administrators and to examine its implementation in the admissions department of an acute care hospital. To accomplish this goal, the literature is examined in regards to management, systems, and the Problem-Oriented Medical Record; methodology involving research, design, and case study is implemented and its findings presented. The final chapter serves as the concluding one by including a discussion section, the implications of the study, and the recommendations of the author.\ud The author was able to find that the Problem-Oriented Medical Record works very effectively in a management situation. Designated as the Problem-Oriented Management System, it was able to clarify and define problems (as seen by both the manager and the ???managed???) simply and to offer solutions that were immediately communicated to the appropriate people and channels.\ud In summary, the Problem-Oriented Management System is one which works well as a management tool and should be explored and utilized in management as the Problem-Oriented Medical Record is being utilized in medicine