Performance measurement system for healthcare processes
International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management
ISSN: 1741-0401
Article publication date: 20 March 2007
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this article is to provide an overview and evaluation of performance measurement systems and also present a framework for the selection of an appropriate performance measurement system for healthcare processes.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper provides a brief review of the existing performance measurement frameworks. On the basis of review, performance measurement system criteria are identified and accordingly a framework has been proposed for measuring performance in healthcare processes.
Findings
The measurement of performance of a healthcare organization is still an unresolved issue. A performance measurement system should be sensitive to changes in the external and internal environment of an organization. The proposed framework measures performance from a multi and interrelated perspective, namely efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility.
Practical implications
The study will help the healthcare organization to know how they are performing; it will also help in benchmarking the organization so that customers know the value of the money they pay for the service.
Originality/value
The framework presented provides a performance measurement system for healthcare processes that is sensitive to change in the external and internal environment of an organization.
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Citation
Purbey, S., Mukherjee, K. and Bhar, C. (2007), "Performance measurement system for healthcare processes", International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 56 No. 3, pp. 241-251. https://doi.org/10.1108/17410400710731446
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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