Applying systems engineering to implement an evidence-based intervention at a community health center

J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2012 Nov;23(4):1399-409. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2012.0190.

Abstract

Impressive results in patient care and cost reduction have increased the demand for systems-engineering methodologies in large health care systems. This Report from the Field describes the feasibility of applying systems-engineering techniques at a community health center currently lacking the dedicated expertise and resources to perform these activities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Community Health Centers / organization & administration*
  • Efficiency, Organizational
  • Engineering / methods*
  • Evidence-Based Practice / methods
  • Humans
  • Models, Organizational
  • Quality Improvement / organization & administration
  • Time and Motion Studies