Centralized transcription reduced costs, increases productivity.
By centralizing transcription services, a 340-bed hospital stabilized personnel turnover and absenteeism, eliminated equipment duplication, and improved output. A well-planned implementation and a financial incentive program contributed to increased productivity.
D001130:Arizona; D002497:Centralized Hospital Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003308:Copying Processes; D004526:Efficiency; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006745:Hospital Bed Capacity, 300 to 499; D006801:Humans; D008499:Medical Records; D014956:Writing