What's involved in a program transfer between hospitals?
More hospitals are being forced to restructure in a bid to cope with financial constraints. One effective option is the transfer of clinical programs between facilities. The procedure is complicated and commands good leadership, negotiating skills, trust and a comprehensive understanding of the program being transferred. This article deals with the knowledge gained from the recent successful transfer of the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program and its associated operating funds from one Toronto hospital to another.
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Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, Ontario.
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D000328:Adult; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000628:therapy; D005377:Financial Management, Hospital / Q000379:methods; D006274:Health Facility Moving / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D009864:Ontario; D010934:Planning Techniques; D011357:Product Line Management; D012139:Respiratory Therapy Department, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014164:Transfer Agreement