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  • Quality of learning in primary care : a social systems inquiry

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    Kailin, David C.
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    What constitutes quality of learning in primary care? A social systems view of that central question regards the relationships between dimensions of learning, purposes of primary care, and quality of practice. The question of learning quality was approached in three ways. First, perceptions of learning quality were elicited through recorded...
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    dimensions of learning, purposes of primary care, and quality of practice. The question of learning quality

  • An exploratory study of an intranet dashboard in a multi-state healthcare system

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    Wolpin, Seth E.
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    Introduction: Management of complex systems is facilitated through effective information systems that provide real-time data to decision makers. For example, instrument panels in airplanes ensure that pilots have well-designed feedback concerning the status of mission-critical variables. Problem: While pilots have dashboards for feedback and communication, healthcare executives may be unaware...
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    concerning the status of mission-critical variables. Problem: While pilots have dashboards for feedback and

  • Integrated health systems and the impact on rural hospitals and communities

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    King, Mark T.
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    PURPOSE Rural hospitals began to make significant changes in the 1990s by becoming integrated with larger health systems. The literature has correlated several key measures that determine the success of integrated health systems. These measures were quality, financial strength, community benefit, physician outcomes, and service changes. The purpose of this...
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    /or (3) a health insurance product or products; and/or (4) a long-term care provider. At least two of

  • Medicaid prenatal care : testing the effectiveness of a prenatal intervention model

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    Buffa, Jan L.
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    The study evaluates the effectiveness of a pregnancy intervention model (PIM) developed to improve first trimester prenatal care utilization in a population of 2,694 low-income Medicaid women. Engagement in prenatal care is critical before prenatal care can occur. Early initiation of prenatal care is important for low income pregnant women...
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    utilization in a population of 2,694 low-income Medicaid women. Engagement in prenatal care is critical

  • Using demographic and clinical variables to predict the length of stay of "incompetent to stand trial" patients

    Creator:
    Ficken, Carl Theodore
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    In Oregon, "Incompetent to Stand Trial (1ST) Patients" were observed to be increasing in number, remaining in the hospital longer, and costing more to treat. A study was designed to investigate variables that could be used to predict their length of stay at Oregon State Hospital. Data for thirteen independent...
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    , and improved quality of care. Resources that are saved can be directed to other mental health

  • Perceptions of community hospital physicians on computerized physician order entry

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    Churchill, Brian E.
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    Objectives: To identify the perceptions of community hospital physicians on computerized physician order entry. Design: Multi-method approach consisting of a mail survey of 659 community hospital physicians with active admitting privileges at three PeaceHealth, Inc., along with follow-up personal interviews with stratified random selection from completed survey. Measurements: Perceptions were...
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    patient safety and heaithcare of the nation. The present study has as its aim to highlight these critical

  • The light shines in the darkness : a qualitative exploration of administrator satisfaction in an increasingly dissatisfying industry

    Creator:
    McCarthy, Jennifer
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    PURPOSE-Administrators of nursing homes are turning over at very high rates in the present industry. With the growth of older populations needing skilled nursing care, this presents a risk to the needs of the elderly. Satisfaction and turnover have been correlated in the literature. The purpose of this qualitative study...
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    norms, and professional journals, such as The Journal of Long-Term Care Administration and Nursing

  • Recruiting physicians in Oregon : recruitment theory and practical strategies

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    Seifert, Nancy L.
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    This research sought to identify the reasons physicians attributed for practicing in Oregon, the reasons for relocating out of Oregon, and the reasons for failures in recruiting physicians to Oregon. A random sample survey of 494 Oregon physicians identified the presence of economic and non-economic factors related to the recruitment...
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    percentile for income nationally (MGMA, 2003). Oregon's OB/GYN, Cardiology, and Critical Care specialists