title: Materiel management and internal audit: a team approach.
abstract: Materiel management and internal audit share common objectives--the promotion of organization efficiency, the prevention of fraud and abuse, and an interest in the creation of and adherence to policies and procedures. By working together, these two departments can help each other meet their objectives and, in the process, better serve their institution.
authors.affiliation: United Healthcare System, Newark, NJ, USA.
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Sherman
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Maurer
mesh_terms: D003284:Contract Services / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D007324:Institutional Management Teams; D015274:Interdepartmental Relations; D008330:Management Audit / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D011682:Purchasing, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States