title: The use of statistical control charts to monitor and improve the management of education department resources.
abstract: Educators are responsible for the management of resources. Statistical control charts (SCCs) may be used by educators to improve resource utilization. In this article, the author describes the use of SCCs and presents a case study that demonstrates the power of SCCs to monitor processes and outcomes, to prompt change, and to be used as an effective presentation tool.
authors.affiliation: Centennial Medical Center, 3 Tower-Nursing Administration, Education Department, 2300 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203, USA. leeann.hanna@hcahealthcare.com
authors.forename: Lee Ann
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Hanna
mesh_terms: D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D005181:Faculty, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D012579:Schools, Nursing / Q000191:economics*; D012984:Software; D013714:Tennessee; D014481:United States