Introducing a formal quality system in a medical department: case study of the ENT (ORL) Department at the Catholic University Leuven
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Analysis of experiences in introducing a formal quality system in a university ear-nose-throat- head and neck surgery medical department reveals that the experiences could be of use to other departments as well. Important considerations include formulation of a mission statement, development of a continuous improvement scheme, implementation of a quality circle and optimization of medical and administrative procedures.
Publication Name: International Journal of Technology Management
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0267-5730
Year: 1998
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The new role of Chief Technology Officer in US hospitals
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Chief Technology Officers (CTO) will need to develop strategies to make supervision of technology efficient and innovative. All CTOs will need to know the skills available in the hospital, the kinds of support services offered, the integration of those services, the procedures for adapting to new technologies, and a strategy for planning competitive advancement in the future.
Publication Name: International Journal of Technology Management
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0267-5730
Year: 1992
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Citizens, engineers and air toxics: citizen participation in technology based standard setting
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A new study provides an overview of US air toxics standard setting and investigates how citizens can become involved in standard setting policies.
Publication Name: International Journal of Technology Management
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0267-5730
Year: 2000
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