Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Levels of Communication II: Organizational, Public, and Group Dynamics01:27

Levels of Communication II: Organizational, Public, and Group Dynamics

Effective communication is the foundation of a good organization. Communication is the lifeblood of an organization that connects the group with messages. In an organization, communication occurs in upward, downward, and horizontal lines. Downward communication travels from the administrative and senior levels to the staff through official channels such as manuals, rules and regulations, and organizational charts. Staff members initiate upward communication, which is addressed to executives and...
Impact of Individuals on a Group01:25

Impact of Individuals on a Group

In social psychology, the interplay between individuals and groups is a central concern, particularly regarding how individual actions and characteristics influence group processes and outcomes. While much research emphasizes the group's power in shaping individual behavior, it is equally significant to understand how individuals contribute to the functioning, development, and success of groups.Individual Roles in Group Productivity and Decision-MakingIndividuals are not passive participants in...
Run Charts01:12

Run Charts

Run charts serve as an essential instrument for visualizing the performance of various processes over time, enabling the identification of trends and patterns crucial for quality improvement. These charts map out a series of data points chronologically, offering insights into the stability and efficiency of a process. A run chart's creation involves plotting data points on a graph, with the time intervals on the horizontal axis and the specific measurements on the vertical axis. For example,...
Scale-Up Processes01:14

Scale-Up Processes

The scale-up of microbial fermentation processes is essential in industrial biotechnology, allowing the transition from laboratory-scale experiments to commercial-scale production while aiming to maintain product yield and quality. This process requires meticulous adjustment of equipment design, process parameters, and contamination control strategies to accommodate increasing culture volumes.At the laboratory scale, cultures are typically maintained in 1 to 10-liter glass or autoclavable...
Theory of Attribution II: Kelley's Covariation Theory01:29

Theory of Attribution II: Kelley's Covariation Theory

Attribution theory plays a crucial role in social psychology, helping to explain how individuals interpret the causes of behavior. One prominent model within this field is Harold Kelley's covariation theory, which provides a systematic approach to determining whether internal traits or external circumstances drive a person's actions. The model posits that individuals rely on three key types of information—consensus, consistency, and distinctiveness—to make these judgments.Consensus: Comparing...
Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques VI01:30

Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques VI

Adopting a healthier lifestyle often requires overcoming significant challenges, but leveraging psychological, social, and cultural resources can facilitate meaningful change. Effective self-change hinges on understanding and applying key tools such as motivation and goal setting, which help sustain efforts toward long-term health benefits.
Motivation and Self-Determination
Motivation, the driving force behind behavior, plays a pivotal role at every stage of the change process. The research...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same journal

The Effect of Moral Sensitivity of Nurses on Their Disaster Response Self-Efficacy: A Descriptive, Cross-Sectional and Correlational Study.

Hospital topics·2026
Same journal

Correlation Between Medication Safety and Work Dynamics with Nursing Medication Error.

Hospital topics·2026
Same journal

Exploring the Link Between Abusive Supervision and Medical Errors in Nursing Interns: The Role of Emotional Exhaustion and Emotional Intelligence.

Hospital topics·2026
Same journal

Job Satisfaction Among Midwives in Low and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Hospital topics·2026
Same journal

Assessment of the Pharmacovigilance System in One of the Largest Hospitals in Indonesia.

Hospital topics·2026
Same journal

Implementation of a Medical Emergency Team to Improve the Quality of the Acute Emergency Management System in the Accident Service of National Hospital, Sri Lanka: Impact on Staff Perception in in-Ward Emergency Care.

Hospital topics·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 23, 2026

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
14:32

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Changing organizational performance: examining the change process.

Dennis Erwin1

  • 1Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, USA.

Hospital Topics
|May 21, 2009
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Hospital leaders successfully reduced costs while maintaining patient care quality. This case study explores the change management process, challenges, and effective strategies for financial improvement in healthcare organizations.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 23, 2026

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
14:32

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Organizational Change
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Financial challenges are a primary concern for hospital chief executive officers.
  • Previous research indicates limited success in significantly improving hospital financial performance.
  • This study addresses the gap by examining successful cost reduction strategies in a real-world hospital setting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on how hospital leaders achieved cost reductions while maintaining quality patient care.
  • To examine the process of leading change in a hospital organization.
  • To identify crucial factors, challenges, and effective strategies for financial change initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • Case study methodology.
  • Action research approach employed by a consultant to hospital leadership.
  • Examination of four phases of the change process: realization, planning, implementation, and sustainability.

Main Results:

  • Hospital leaders were able to achieve cost reductions.
  • Quality patient care was maintained throughout the change process.
  • Key factors and effective strategies for addressing challenges in financial change were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Leading change for financial improvement in hospitals is achievable despite organizational complexity.
  • Understanding and addressing member reactions to change interventions is crucial.
  • Linking theory with practice is essential for successful financial transformation in healthcare.