title: Cost improvement program generates major savings.
abstract: The rationale and components of a model for containing and reducing costs are described in this article. The project-oriented program, which uses cross-functional teams as well as individual participants, encourages employees to be aware of the need for cost effective performance.
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000191:economics*; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D008396:Maryland; D009042:Motivation; D010564:Personnel, Hospital / Q000193:education; D011367:Professional Staff Committees / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*