The hospital materials management operations appraisal.
Materials management is responsible for approximately 25% of the operating expense of the typical hospital. With the emphasis today on cost containment due to the various TEFRA, DRG and prospective payment regulations, many health care institutions are demanding increased economics and efficiencies from the various materials functions. However, numerous members of administration are uncertain how to obtain the desired materials improvements.
D008330:Management Audit; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009934:Organization and Administration; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States