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The rise of the CIO

Article Abstract:

Chief information officers (CIO) are quickly gaining acceptance and stature within the hospital industry, despite the fact that only 9% of respondents to the 1994 Hay Hospital Survey indicated that their organizations had a CIO. Hospitals with over $200 million in revenues pay their CIOs an average of $109,000. Josephine Lawrence, VP of Warren, OH's St. Joseph Riverside Hospital, noted that CIOs provide essential expertise and can provide a competitive edge.

Cover Story, Employment, Chief information officers

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Trust in time

Article Abstract:

The chief executive officer of a hospital should maintain open, truthful communication with trustees and board members to make sure their expectations are being fulfilled. Frequent contact should build mutual trust and prevent situations that result in termination. The CEO should also look for well-qualified trustees and train them to help set standards and policies for the organization, including public relations.

Management, Chief executive officers

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Air supplies

Article Abstract:

St. Alexius Medical Center in North Dakota routinely transports medical supplies to rural hospitals in the area by airplane, allowing small hospitals to save money and patients to remain in one place. Consolidated support centers such as St. Alexius are springing up throughout the country; the Veterans Hospitals Administration maintain a version of help sites called consolidated logistics centers.

Transportation, Medical supplies, Logistics

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