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A living systems process analysis of an urban hospital
Author(s) -
Merker Stephen L.,
Lusher Connie
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
behavioral science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1099-1743
pISSN - 0005-7940
DOI - 10.1002/bs.3830320406
Subject(s) - process (computing) , living systems , hospital system , process analysis , process management , operations management , medicine , gerontology , computer science , medical emergency , business , engineering , artificial intelligence , operating system , process engineering
Abstract This article presents a study of a living system at the level of the organization. Specifically, it reviews a living systems process analysis of an urban hospital and its constituent departments. The relationship between a hospital department's performance of the living system's processes and its effectiveness is discussed. The general findings of the study and recommendations emanating from the analysis are included.