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Measuring and improving performance: a practical approach to implementing a productivity program.

M D Brandt
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Developing, implementing, and maintaining a productivity program are basic tenets of good management. While it does require time and commitment, a well-designed program is well worth the time investment. Increasingly, health information management professionals will be expected to monitor productivity and streamline work processes to help assure efficient, cost-effective support for patient care.

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Abstracting and IndexingEfficiency, OrganizationalHumansMedical RecordsMedical Records Department, HospitalPsychology, IndustrialQuality ControlTime and Motion StudiesUnited StatesJournal Article

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M D Brandt. 1994. Measuring and improving performance: a practical approach to implementing a productivity program.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10134854/

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