Biomedical subjects
F L Riggs
Publications and source records attributed to F L Riggs.
Managing the impact of public policy on hospitals.
The impact of public policy can be effectively and favorably managed at the local hospital level. But to do so requires using some old resources in some new ways and navigating in some areas that many administrators find uncomfortable, and in which there has traditionally been only marginal interest.
Formalizing physician input in equipment decisions.
The Tucson Medical Center has established a special equipment committee, consisting of representatives from the medical staff, administration, purchasing, and biomedical engineering, to handle its many special equipment purchase requests. This joint responsibility in decision-making has widespread acceptance among physicians and administrators. The institution's rigorous procedure and its subsequent benefits are outlined.