Selected aspects of project management for the implementation of a new standard of cost accounting in health care units

Purpose: The aim of the article is to discuss the most important aspects related to the management of the project of implementing the cost accounting standard in hospitals in Poland. A properly implemented standard is to enable the support of management processes and proper financial management in the health care system at the macro level as well as at the level of the healthcare entity. The first period of operation of these regulations is an opportunity to take stock in this respect. Design/methodology/approach: The research was conducted by using a survey questionnaire. On the basis of the questionnaire survey in 52 hospitals in Poland. The obtained test results were subjected to the basic statistical analyses. Findings: On the basis of the analyses of the results of empirical research, recommendations were formulated regarding the principles of implementation of the cost accounting standard in hospitals and the directions of its effective use in management processes in the future. Research limitations/implications: The utilization of survey research is associated with the presence of subjectivity in assessments by respondents. Originality/value: The article presents important recommendations for health care managers on projects to implement the new cost accounting standard in health care entities in Poland.