Table 1

Measures undertaken to implement the organisational strategy

MeasureContent
New organisational and leadership structureFewer and larger units
  • Grouping of departments in divisions

  • Merger of departments and bed wards

  • Conversion of bed wards to day units


Strengthen the role of line leaders
  • Recruit clinical staff as heads of divisions

  • Multidisciplinary leadership teams

  • Clarify the service role of economy and human resources staff

  • Leadership across geographical locations


Improve involvement of patient–organisations and unions
New business management systemFormal performance agreement contracts with leaders on all organisational levels
Establishment of key performance indicators
Electronic leadership information system
Improve clinical quality and make better prioritisationsFocus on patients’ outcomes
  • Establish clinical quality registries


Strengthen clinical research
  • Establish new staff unit for research support

Patient pathways and integrated careLean work process redesign programme
Strengthen collaboration with municipal primary care