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Communication links in a multihospital system.

T J Marr

    Physician Executive
    |October 6, 1988
    PubMed
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    Effective communication links are vital for multihospital systems. Developing these connections overcomes barriers and fosters open, ongoing dialogue across departments and system elements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Administration
    • Organizational Communication
    • Systems Management

    Background:

    • Effective communication is crucial for organizational functioning.
    • Centralized multihospital systems face unique communication challenges.
    • Barriers can impede interdepartmental and inter-element communication.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of communication links in multihospital systems.
    • To identify barriers to communication within these systems.
    • To emphasize the role of developing communication links in overcoming these barriers.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of communication structures.
    • Review of organizational communication theories.
    • Case study of a centralized multihospital system.

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    Main Results:

    • Communication barriers frequently occur in centralized multihospital systems.
    • These barriers affect both intra-element and inter-element communication.
    • The formation of "links" is identified as a key strategy.

    Conclusions:

    • Establishing robust communication links is essential for multihospital systems.
    • Proactive development of communication pathways mitigates barriers.
    • Open and ongoing communication is achievable through strategic link development.