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Management information system ensures maintenance coordination
1Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.
Hospitals
|January 1, 1979
Summary
A computer-based management information system improved coordination in a hospital maintenance department. This system provides accurate data for better resource allocation and performance management.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Hospital Management
- Information Systems
Background:
- Effective coordination of maintenance activities is crucial for hospital operations.
- Traditional methods may lack efficiency in managing complex hospital maintenance tasks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a computer-based management information system (MIS) in a hospital maintenance department.
- To assess the system's impact on coordination, decision-making, and resource utilization.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a computer-based management information system at Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Utilizing the system for data collection and analysis related to maintenance activities.
Main Results:
- The implemented MIS proved effective in enhancing the coordination of maintenance activities.
- The system provides managers with accurate, up-to-date information for decision-making.
Conclusions:
- Computer-based management information systems can significantly improve hospital maintenance department coordination.
- Accurate data from MIS supports informed decisions on manpower, performance, and resource utilization.