Community health politics: Transition of the Seattle USPHS hospital

R.G. Huges and R.K. Tompkins

American Journal of Public Health, 1984, vol. 74, issue 6, 593-598

Abstract: To achieve transition of the Seattle US Public Health Service Hospital from federal to local control, the community overcame large obstacles: the most difficult was federal preference for closing the hospital rather than incurring additional costs essential for transition. The Washington State Congressional Delegation, local officials, hospital staff, patients and numerous community volunteers - individuals and private organizations - worked together to save the hospital and secure federal resources for its transition. Going through the transition influenced the hospital as it developed a new corporate structure, designed new administrative systems, and prepared to operate in a new environment while facing an uncertain future. The hospital has continued to cope with issues arising from transition, such as operating in a competitive context while reaffirming its community service heritage. Despite the difficulties of transition. Seattle preserved a valuable community health resource.

Date: 1984
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