Operating Room Management: Structure, Strategies & Economics

by Andrew P. Harris MD MHS, William G. Zitzmann MD MPH

The recent changes in health care reform lead to a greater need for managerial skill in the areas of operations research, cost containment, and quality assurance. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the management techniques needed to run an effective and efficient operating room in this changing health care environment. The authors are all well-regarded OR managers from the fields of medicine, nursing, and health care administration.

Addresses health care industry changes that specifically effect the OR --- and offers practical solutions to these challenges Includes information for all operating room personnel, MD and non-MD Utilizes a quality of care / for profit perspective --- ensures the best care and maximum cost management Discusses JCAHO issues for the operating room Includes information on re-engineering the operating room management team and redesigning the OR committee Discusses perioperative assessment, clinical structure and function

312 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1997