June 27, 2006

Materials Added to the AHA Resource Center

2005 HCEA Salary Survey.  Chicago:  Healthcare Executive Assistants, 2005.  (Ref W 80 H4345 2005).

2005-2006 Multi-Facility Corporate Compensation Report.  Oakland, NJ:  Hospital & Health Compensation Service, 2005-2006.  (Ref WX 155 M266 2005-2006).

2005-2006 U.S. Markets Construction Overview.  Raleigh, NC:  FMI Corporation, 2005-2006.  (Ref WX 140 U845 2005-2006).

AAHSA Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Report 2005-2006.  Oakland, NJ:  Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service, 2005-2006.  (Ref WX 162 A111 2005-2006).

A Business Solution for Health Care.  Lake Arrowhead, CA:  American Governance & Leadership Group, 2002.  (HD 62.15 C885h 2002).

Academic Practice Compensation and Production Survey for Faculty & Management.  Denver:  Medical Group Management Association, 2006.  (Ref W 79 A1685 2006).

Achieving True Value:  Selecting Managing and Partnering with Healthcare Consultants.  Bozeman, MT:  American Governance & Leadership Group, 2003.  (WX 150 S4644 2003).

Alexander, P. and Malone, M.  Making it Right:  Healthcare Service Recovery Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices.  Marblehead, MA:  HCPro, Inc., 2005.  (HF 5415.5 C594m 2005).

Beckwith, H.  Selling the Invisible.  New York:  Warner Books, 1997.  (W 74 AA1 B397s 1997).

Behavioral Healthcare Delivery Today:  2005 Annual Survey.  Washington:  National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems, 2005.  (Ref WM 16 N2772a 2005).

Benchmark Report:  CT.  Des Plaines, IL:  Medical Information Division, 2004.  (Ref WN 206 C959 2004).

Benchmark Report:  Diagnostic Ultrasound.  Des Plaines, IL:  Medical Information Division, 2005.  (Ref WN 208 B457 2005).

Benchmark Report:  Echocardiography.   Des Plaines, IL:  Medical Information Division, 2004.  (Ref WB 141 B4575 2004).

Benchmark Report:  Inventional Angiography 2004/05.  Des Plaines, IL:  Medical Information Division, 2004/05.  (Ref WG 500 B457 2004/05).

Benchmark Report:  MRI.  Des Plaines, IL:  Medical Information Division, 2004.  (Ref WN 85 M196 2004).

Benchmark Report:  PET.  Des Plaines, IL:  Medical Information Division, 2003.  (Ref WN 206 P477 2003).

Benchmark Report:  Radiation Oncology 2004.  Des Plaines, IL:  Medical Information Division, 2004.  (Ref QZ 269 B457 2004).

Benchmark Report:  Radiographic Fluoroscopy.  Des Plaines, IL:  Medical Information Division, 2004/05.  (Ref WB 141 B457 2004/05).

Berlinger, N.  After Harm:  Medical Error and the Ethics of Forgiveness.  Baltimore, MD:  The John Hopkins University Press, 2005.  (WB 60 B515a 2005).

Board Member Compensation:  A Primer for Governing Boards and Leaders of Healthcare Organizations.  Lake Arrowhead, CA:  American Governance & Leadership Group, 2001.  (WX 150 B662c 2001).

Burke, F., and Guy, D.  Audit Committees:  A Guide for Directors, Management, and Consultants.  3rd ed.  New York:  Aspen Publishers, 2004.  (Ref HF 5667.15 B959a 2004).

Campbell, K., and others, editors.  AAMC Data Book:  Medical Schools and Teaching Hospitals by the Numbers.  Washington:  Association of American Medical Colleges, 2006.  (Ref W 16 A112 2006).

Casto, A., and Layman, E.  Principles of Healthcare Reimbursement.  Chicago:  American Health Information Management Association, 2006.  (Ref W 100 C354p 2006).

Community Connections:  Making Communities Healthier:  Case Examples.  Chicago:  American Hospital Association, 2006.  (WX 160 C734 2006).

Cultural Competency in Healthcare:  Translating Differences into Improved Quality & Access.  Manasquan, NJ:  The Healthcare Intelligence Network, 2005.  (WA 300 B333c 2005).

Daniels, A.  Fundamentals of Health Law:  C. Healthcare Contracting.  Washington:  American Health Lawyers Association, 2002.  (Ref W 33 AA1 D186f 2002).

Directory of Health Care Group Purchasing Organizations.  15th ed.  Millerton, NY:  Grey House Publishing, 2006.  (Ref WX 157 D598 2006).

Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Facilities:  Stories, Statistics, Solutions.  Atlanta:  Thomson American Health Consultants, 2006.  (WX 185 D511 2006).

Does Excellent Health Care Governance Lead to Excellent Performance?  Chicago:  Center for Healthcare Governance, 2005.  (WX 150 D653 2005).

Doing More with Less:  Lean Thinking and Patient Safety in Health Care.  Oakbrook Terrace, IL:  Joint Commission Resources, 2006.  (WX 185 D631 2006).

Doornbos, M., Groenhout, R.and Hotz, K.  Transforming Care:  A Christian Vision of Nursing Practice.  Grand Rapids, MI  William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2005.  (WY 101 D691t 2005).

Duffy, J.  Exploring Hospital-Physician Business Relationships:  What Trustees Need to Know.  Chicago:  Center for Healthcare Governance, 2005.  (WX 160 D856e 2005).

Elias, S., and Levinkind, S.  Legal Research:  How to Find and Understand the Law.  Berkeley, CA:  Nolo, 2005.  (Ref KF 240 E42L 2005).

Environment of Care ®:  Essentials for Health Care.  6th ed.  Oakbrook Terrace, IL:  Joint Commission Resources, 2006.  (WX 185 E61 2006).

Essentials of Integrated Strategic Financial Planning and Capital Allocation:  Financing the Future II.  Westchester, IL:  Healthcare Financial Management Association, 2005.  (Ref WX 157 H8471 2005 rept.3).

Facilities Construction Cost Data.  21st ed.  Kingston, MA:  RS Means, 2006.  (Ref WX 140 F141 2006).

Farmer, J.  Are You Prepared?  Oakbrook Terrace, IL:  Joint Commission Resources, 2006.  (Ref WX 185 F233 2006).

Fridson, M., and Alvarez, F.  Financial Statement Analysis.  New York:  John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2002.  (HF 5681 B2 F898f 2002).

Gosbee, J., editor.  Using Human Factors Engineering to Improve Patient Safety.  Oakbrook Terrace, IL:  Joint Commission Resources, 2005.  (WX 185 U85 2005).

Governance Behind the Scenes:  Providing Strategic Support for Effective Governance.  Lake Arrowhead, CA:  American Governance & Leadership Group, 2002.  (WX 150 G721p 2002).

Graduate Medical Education Library 2006-2007.  (CD-Rom).  Chicago:  American Medical Association, 2006-2007.  (Ref WX 22 AA1 D593 2006-2007).

Health Care Acquisition Report.  12th ed.  Norwalk, CT:  Irving Levin Associates, Inc., 2006.  (Ref WX 157 H437 2006).

Health, United States, 2005.  Washington:  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2005.  (Ref WX 900 AA1 H433 2005).

Hospital Accreditation Standards:  2006 HAS.  Oakbrook, IL:  Joint Commission Resources, 2006.  (Ref WX 15 J74h 2006).

Hospital Blue Book.   Atlanta, GA:  Billian's HealthDATA Group, 2006.  (Ref WX 27 AA1 H8285 2006).

Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Monitoring:  A Resource for Governing Boards and Trustees.  Chicago:  Center for Healthcare Governance, 2005.  (WX 185 K96h 2005).

Isaacs, S., and Knickman, J., editors.  To Improve Health and Health Care.   Vol. 9.  San Francisco:  Jossey-Bass, 2006.  (W 84 AA1 T627 2006).

Joint Ventures with Physicians and Other Partners:  Financing the Future II.  Westchester, IL:  Healthcare Financial Management Association, 2005.  (Ref WX 157 H8471 2005 rept.4).

Marberry, S., editor.  Improving Healthcare with Better Building Design.  Chicago:  Health Administration Press, 2006.  (WX 140 I34 2006).

Mechanic, D., and others, editors.  Policy Challenges in Modern Health Care.  Piscataway, NJ:  Rutgers University Press, 2005.  (WA 525 P766 2005).

Medical Staff Management:  Forms, Policies, and Procedures for Health Care Providers.  Vol. I and II.  Suppl. 15.  New York:  Aspen Publishers, 2006.  (Ref WX 159 M4896 2006 v.1 and v.2).

Namovicz-Peat, S., and Davis, S., editors. Consumer-Directed Health Care:  Facts, Trends and Data:  2005-2006.  Washington:  Atlantic Information Services, Inc., 2005-2006.  (Ref W 125 AA1 C7581 2005-2006).

National Directory of Health Planning, Policy and Regulatory Agencies.  16th ed.  Falls Church, VA:  American Health Planning Association, 2005.  (Ref WA 22 AA1 N2773 2005).

Patient Safety and Quality Reporting for Governance:  Data Reporting Guide for Hospital Staff.  Chicago:  Center for Healthcare Governance, 2005.  (WX 185 K96p 2005).

Patient Satisfaction:  Understanding and Managing the Experience of Care.  2nd ed.  Chicago:  Health Administration Press, 2006.  (W 85 P935p 2006).

Performance Indicators Study on Healthcare Supply Cost Management.  Chicago:  Association of Healthcare Resource & Materials Management, 2003.  (Ref WX 147 Z999 2003).

Performance Indicators Study on Healthcare Surgery Supply Chain Management.  Chicago:  Association of Healthcare Resource & Materials Management, 2004.  (Ref WX 165 Z999 2004).

Physician Executive Compensation Survey.  Tampa, FL:  American College of Physician Executives, 2005.  (Ref W 79 K61p 2005).

Physician's Guide to Medical Staff Organization Bylaws.  3rd ed.  Chicago:  American Medical Association, 2005.  (Ref WX 203 P5789 2005).

Pizzi, L., and Lofland, J.  Economic Evaluation in U.S. Health Care:  Principles and Applications.  Sudbury, MA:  Jones and Barlett Publishers, 2006.  (W 74 AA1 E19 2006).

Protecting Those Who Serve:  Health Care Worker Safety.  Oakbrook Terrace, IL:  Joint Commission Resources, 2005.  (WA 440 P967 2005).

Put it in Writing:  Questions and Answers on Advance Directives.  Chicago:  American Hospital Association, 2005.  (W 32.6 P9882 2005).

Pybus, B.  The Complete Medical Staff Office Manual.   Marblehead, MA:  HCPro, 2003.  (Ref WX 203 P995c 2003).

Quality Through Collaboration:  The Future of Rural Health.  Washington:  The National Acaemies Press, 2005.  (Ref WA 390 Q17 2005).

Raines, C.  Connecting Generations.  Menlo Park, CA:  Crisp Publications, 2003.  (HF 5549.5 M5 R155c 2003).

Raising the Bar:  Increased Accountability, Transparency, and Board Performance.  San Diego, CA:  The Governance Institute, 2005. (Ref WX 150 G7213 2005).

Reno, D., editor.  Standards, Recommended Practices, and Guidelines.  Denver:  AORN Publications, 2006.  (Ref WY 161 A849s 2006).

Richmond, J., and Fein, R.  The Health Care Mess:  How We Got into it and What it Will Take to Get Out.  Cambridge, MA:  Harvard University Press, 2005.  (WA AA1 R532h 2005).

Robinson, L., editor.  AAMC Data Book:  Statistical Information Related to Medical Schools and Teaching Hospitals.  Washington:  Association of American Medical Colleges, 2005.  (Ref W 16 A112 2005).

Safe Medical Devices for Children.  Washington:  The National Academies Press, 2006.  (WS 26 I61s 2006).

Schneller, E., and Smeltzer, L.  Strategic Management of the Health Care Supply Chain.  San Francisco:  Ca:  Jossey-Bass, 2006.  (WX 147 S359s 2006).

Seven Principles of Best Practice Financial Management:  Financing the Future II.  Westchester, IL:  Healthcare Financial Management Association, 2005.  (Ref WX 157 H8471 2005 rept. 1).

Smart Market Report:  Design & Construction Intelligence:  Healthcare.  New York:  McGraw-Hill Construction, 2005.  (Ref WX 140 M478 2005).

Strategies for Effective Capital Structure Management:  Financing the Future II.   Westchester, IL:  Healthcare Financial Management Association, 2005.  (Ref WX 157 H8471 2005 rept. 2).

Sumariwalla, R., and Levis, W.  Unified Financial Reporting System for Not-for-Profit Organizations.  San Francisco:  Jossey-Bass, 2000.  (Ref HF 5686 N56 S955u 2000).

Surge Hospitals:  Providing Safe Care in Emergencies.  Oakbrook Terrace, IL:  Joint Commission Resources, 2006.  (Ref WX 185 S961 2006).

Thiederman, S.  Making Diversity Work.  Chicago:  Dearborn Trade Publishing, 2003.  (HF 5549.5 M5 T429m 2003).

Thomas, C., editor.  Current Award Trends in Personal Injury.  45th ed.  Danvers, MS:  Copyright Clearance Center, 2006.  (Ref KF 1256 A15 C976 2006). 

Weber, R.  The Handbook on Storing and Securing Medications.  Oakbrook Terrace, IL:  Joint Commission Resources, 2006.  (Ref QV 754 W375h 2006).

What Every Health Care Organization Should Know About:  Sentinel Events.  Oakbrook Terrace, IL:  Joint Commission Resources, 2005.  (WX 185 W555 2005).

World Economic Factbook 2005/2006.  13th ed.  London, UK:  Euromonitor International Plc, 2005/2006.  (Ref HC 59.15 W866 2005/2006).

World Medical Markets Fact Book 2006.  Chichester, West Sussex:  Espicom, 2006.  (Ref W 16 W927 2006).