Published In

Industrial Engineer: IE

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-2015

Subjects

Admirals -- United States, Nuclear reactors, Industrial engineers, Biomedical engineering

Abstract

In this article the author focuses on Hyman G. Rickover, a U.S. Navy Admiral, and his philosophy of engineering ethics. He mentions Rickover's view of the proper operation and engineering of a nuclear reactor plant, from which industrial engineers in healthcare can drew ideas to make healthcare systems reliable. Also mentioned is the book "The Rickover Effect" by Theodore Rockwell.

Description

Industrial Engineer's monthly column about health systems.

To the best of our knowledge, the author is also affiliated with the Veterans Health Admisistration, therefore a work of the United States Government. In accordance with 17 U.S.C. 105.

Originally published by the Institute of Industrial Engineers.

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/16935

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