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A C Bennett

Publications and source records attributed to A C Bennett.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1992

Sodium monochloroacetate poisoning of greenfinches.

A large number of passerine birds, mainly greenfinches, were found dead or dying in a hedgerow close to a field of onions recently sprayed with sodium monochloroacetate (SMCA). An analytical method is described for isolating monochloroacetic acid from bird tissues, as its potassium salt, by ion exchange chromatography. The ion exchange eluate is evaporated to dryness, acidified, extracted with ether and the ethereal extract methylated with diazomethane. The concentration of the methyl ester of monochloroacetic acid is determined using the Mass Selective Detector in the selected ion mode. Chemical analysis confirmed the exposure of the birds to SMCA. It is calculated that 50 microliter of spray contained the lethal dose of SMCA for a greenfinch.

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PubMed1984

Quality of care: bridging the gap between promise and performance.

A well-organized quality assurance program is the primary mechanism by which hospitals maintain the quality of patient care. However, there are other elements of quality improvement that can be achieved only through the leadership of the board and administration. The author outlines some actions that hospital leadership needs to take to ensure continuing improvement in patient care.

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PubMed1983

Too many boards neglect the import of labor on the hospital's success.

Although human capital is decisive in the success of the hospital, the absence of an agenda item dealing with human capital characterizes too many board meetings. The author suggests several possible actions, including the development of board policies on human capital, a broadening of perspectives to embrace "an arithmetic of quality," and visibility for key staff members at board meetings.

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