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A C Bennett

Publications and source records attributed to A C Bennett.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1992

Sodium monochloroacetate poisoning of greenfinches.

A large number of passerine birds, mainly greenfinches, were found dead or dying in a hedgerow close to a field of onions recently sprayed with sodium monochloroacetate (SMCA). An analytical method is described for isolating monochloroacetic acid from bird tissues, as its potassium salt, by ion exchange chromatography. The ion exchange eluate is evaporated to dryness, acidified, extracted with ether and the ethereal extract methylated with diazomethane. The concentration of the methyl ester of monochloroacetic acid is determined using the Mass Selective Detector in the selected ion mode. Chemical analysis confirmed the exposure of the birds to SMCA. It is calculated that 50 microliter of spray contained the lethal dose of SMCA for a greenfinch.

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PubMed1979

Hospital financial managers are central to management team.

The hospital financial manager must play an increasingly larger role in the development of overall hospital policy. Human resources, as well as physical assets and capital must be considered, and the financial manager needs to establish programs that not only create a sound economic base, but that also show management's commitment to people.

Administrative Personnel↗
PubMed1979

Systems approach is needed for data processing function.

Computers have the capability of providing a picture of the whole organization if used properly and with creativity. To ensure that the flow of information within the hospital is optimal, administration should provide leadership and involve the entire management team.

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PubMed1979

Creative management engineers foster communication, change.

Today's hospitals need creative management engineers to bring about innovative change, to foster a participative climate, and to strengthen training systems. However, management engineers need to work with hospital administrators who understand the field and who can expand their expectations beyond the traditional areas normally thought of as being within the purview of management engineering.

Administrative Personnel↗
PubMed1978

Education and training need to be brought up-to-date.

Training of hospital employees consumes a large segment of total hospital dollars, so it is important to document clear proof of value. If training programs are to be successful, they must be relevant to the measured needs of the institution. In addition to this essential characteristic of the training process, the author discusses six others that affect the outcome of such programs.

Administrative Personnel↗
PubMed1978

There's more to it than people shuffling.

If personnel administrators are to gain their rightful place on the hospital management team, they must be prepared to offer services well beyond the traditional, technical aspects of the personnel function. To begin to provide these services, they must be willing to make difficult choices.

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