title: The evolution of an operative registry--a commentary.
abstract: The Operative Registry, also known as DA Form 4108, constitutes the basic, geographically focused, sequential log of operative activities for any given Army Medical Treatment Facility. The information provided for the Registry, with specific refinements, constitutes an essential data base for quality assurance and utilization review. The experience at Madigan Army Medical Center in developing the structure and function of this computerized data base is summarized.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Buck
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Reeder
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Holzman
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Burger
mesh_terms: D006772:Hospitals, Military; D006779:Hospitals, Public; D007256:Information Systems; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012042:Registries; D014861:Washington