title: [Allocation of resources and restrictive standards in hospitals in the face of economic and personnel shortages].
abstract: The allocation of financial resources between both hospitals and the departments within a single hospital follows historically grown structures. Concepts on the basis of well-established factors for the systematic allocation of resources are rarely if ever used. Systematic approaches are needed, especially in times of decreasing resources, but they have to be grounded in a detailed understanding of both the customers and the products offered. The application of standards is a vital factor in order to simultaneously enhance operational efficiency and strategic effectiveness.
authors.affiliation: DRK Kliniken Berlin, Geschäftsführung, Berlin. kersting@drk-kliniken.com
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kersting
authors.forename: Bidjan
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sobhani
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005858:Germany; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D040841:Resource Allocation / Q000592:standards*