The DeKalb medical story
Subtitle: from berry patch to healthcare system 1957-2007
By: written by Wytch Stubbs, MD & Susan Parry, RN
Contributors: DeKalb Medical
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Shock Design Books
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Atlanta, GA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 359
ISBN-13: 9780982477908
Subjects: Health facilities; Health Facilities; History
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: DeKalb County comes of age; title: DeKalb General Hospital becomes a reality; title: A decade of growth and challenges; title: A crisis in nursing at DeKalb General Hospital; title: Two decades of prosperity and expansion leading to restructuring; title: Horizontal integration with PROMINA; title: Vertical integration: Primary care and a physician-hospital organization; title: DeKalb Medical adds two hospitals; title: Volunteers and the DeKalb Medical Foundation; title: The legacy of the leaders; title: DeKalb Medical's departments and services at work; title: Anesthesia Services; title: Building Services and Materials Management; title: Cancer Services; title: Cardiovascular Services; title: The Child Care Center; title: Communication: DeKalb Medical's Employee Newsletter; title: The Credit Union; title: Demographic changes with rich opportunities; title: Diabetes Services; title: Education Services; title: Emergency Services; title: Home Health Services; title: Information Technology; title: Laboratory Services; title: Medical Records; title: The medical staff; title: Mental (Behavioral) Health Services; title: The Nursing Home; title: Nursing Services; title: Nutrition Services; title: Occupational Health and Infection Control; title: Pastoral Services; title: Pharmaceutical Services; title: Quality care for every patient; title: Radiology (Imaging) Services; title: Rehabilitation Services; title: Respiratory Care Services; title: Social Services and Care Management; title: Surgical Services; title: The Wellness Center; title: Women's and Infants' Services.