Publications
Publications
- July 2002 (Revised August 2002)
- HBS Case Collection
Washington Hospital Center (D): Emergency Medicine After September 11
By: Rosabeth M. Kanter and Michelle Heskett
Abstract
The all-risks-ready emergency room prototype project becomes widely accepted as a need after September 11, 2001. The already operational medical informatics system, Insight, comes under heavy demand after its strong performance during crises and is noticed by various agencies and officials involved in emergency management. This case considers how to support rapid, wide-scale adoption of a successful technological innovation across the boundaries of private and public organizations, including huge government agencies.
Keywords
Change Management; Health Care and Treatment; Nonprofit Organizations; Medical Specialties; Organizational Culture; Crisis Management; Technological Innovation; Higher Education; Performance Productivity; Health Industry; District of Columbia
Citation
Kanter, Rosabeth M., and Michelle Heskett. "Washington Hospital Center (D): Emergency Medicine After September 11." Harvard Business School Case 303-022, July 2002. (Revised August 2002.)