Introducing the concept of a corporate culture to the hospital setting.
The hospital industry is undergoing radical changes. To keep pace with the ever increasing demands for improved productivity and performance, hospitals are attempting to operate like businesses. This article examines one hospital's attempts at establishing a culture focused on excellence in its occupational therapy department. Guidelines are offered for creating positive cultures in other hospital settings.
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Woodview-Calabasas Hospital, California 91302.
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