Physical description

Hospital Organization and Operation, part of the W.R. Angus Collection.
Author: Frank E. Chapman.
Publisher: Macmillan & Co
Date: 1924
Further Information: Hardcover, textured brown, embossed title and details in black embossed lettering.

Publication type

non-fiction

Inscriptions & markings

Inscription in black ink, Dr. W.R. Angus handwriting “W.R. Angus/ Curramulka 1928 / Nhill 1930-1939 / Warrnambool 1939 – “ and on the fly page “W.R. Angus / Curramulka / S.A.” In pencil inside the front cover "17/6"

Summary

This publication, Hospital Organization and Operation (1924) by Frank Elmo Chapman, is a landmark early text in the field of modern healthcare administration. Published as part of the Modern Hospital Library series, this volume served as a practical, comprehensive guide to running a modern medical facility. During the 1920s, hospitals were rapidly evolving from charitable almshouses into complex, technology-driven scientific institutions. Chapman’s work addresses the internal machinery required to run a hospital efficiently, covering:
· Administrative & Governance Structure: Defining the duties of hospital boards, superintendents, and department heads.
· Departmental Workflow: Organising nursing services, dietary management, laundry, housekeeping, and medical record-keeping.
· Financial Management: Standardised accounting, purchasing protocols, inventory control, and patient fee structures.
· Medical Staff Integration: Rules and procedures for coordinating physician care with administrative operations.