Formalizing physician input in equipment decisions.
The Tucson Medical Center has established a special equipment committee, consisting of representatives from the medical staff, administration, purchasing, and biomedical engineering, to handle its many special equipment purchase requests. This joint responsibility in decision-making has widespread acceptance among physicians and administrators. The institution's rigorous procedure and its subsequent benefits are outlined.
D001130:Arizona; D003657:Decision Making; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D006739:Hospital Administration; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D011367:Professional Staff Committees