Reengineering in behavioral medicine
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A Department of Behavioral Medicine in a large midwestern hospital reengineered its model of therapy and operating systems. An assessment task force identified the goals of developing an interdisciplinary team to treat patients, providing a single location for patient intake, creating an integrated documentation system, and the need for an aggressive system to manage cases. The result of this assessment shifted the unit focus to a model designed for crisis intervention and short-term diagnosis.
Publication Name: Nursing Management
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-6314
Year: 1997
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Implementing a patient classification system
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An individualized patient classification system (PCS) was designed at a Florida hospital to facilitate decision-making and improve efficiency in nursing care. The project involved collecting data on direct patient care and patient requirements. The PCS tool offers a more accurate assessment of nursing resources and patient needs as well as possible cost cutting measures.
Publication Name: Nursing Management
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-6314
Year: 1996
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