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Improving performance through change: an academic medical center's experience.
Nursing Administration Quarterly
|April 17, 1999
Summary
Healthcare organizations need to be adaptable to change to ensure peak performance. This article explores methods for enhancing efficiency and success within academic medical centers facing increased scrutiny.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Medical Education
Background:
- Healthcare organizations face increasing pressure from consumers, payers, and regulatory bodies.
- The need for peak efficiency and effectiveness necessitates adaptability to change.
- Academic medical centers require specific strategies for sustained success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss methodologies for improving performance in healthcare organizations.
- To explore strategies for promoting continued success in academic medical centers.
- To address the imperative for change-adeptness in the healthcare sector.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on organizational change and performance improvement.
- Analysis of drivers for change in academic medical centers.
- Discussion of practical methodologies applicable to healthcare settings.
Main Results:
- Change-adeptness is crucial for healthcare organizations' efficiency and effectiveness.
- External scrutiny is a significant driver for organizational change.
- Specific methodologies can enhance performance and ensure continued success.
Conclusions:
- Academic medical centers must adopt change-adept strategies to thrive.
- Implementing targeted performance improvement methodologies is essential.
- Proactive adaptation to external pressures is key for long-term viability.