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Improving Utilization Of Interqual Among Case Managers/Patient Care Coordinators At Santa Clara Medical Center, Czar Binuya Viesca
Improving Utilization Of Interqual Among Case Managers/Patient Care Coordinators At Santa Clara Medical Center, Czar Binuya Viesca
Master's Projects and Capstones
Problem: The utilization management department at Santa Clara Medical Center had low compliance with InterQual criteria, at 35%. This resulted in inconsistent care decisions, poor resource allocation, and regulatory penalties, affecting patient care and performance.
Context: The project aimed to enhance InterQual utilization, aligning with Santa Clara Medical Center's goals of evidence-based, patient-centered care. The initiative was guided by Jesuit values and ANA ethical standards, focusing on service, justice, excellence, patient advocacy, and professional responsibility.
Interventions: The project implemented three main interventions: comprehensive training programs, regular audits, and performance recognition. These interventions aimed to address gaps and ensure the …
Non-Clinical Perspectives On Sepsis: A Project For Enhanced Awareness, Anjali Kumari Singh
Non-Clinical Perspectives On Sepsis: A Project For Enhanced Awareness, Anjali Kumari Singh
Master's Projects and Capstones
Problem: This project aimed to enhance non-clinical staff knowledge of sepsis through a targeted awareness campaign, while also seeking to uphold or enhance the organization's sepsis-related performance.
Context: Clinical Nurse Leader students conducted a microsystem assessment in five crucial non-clinical departments of an urban Bay Area hospital, each playing a vital role in the organization's efficiency at different levels.
Intervention: During Sepsis Awareness Month, a sepsis awareness campaign was implemented. This involved a concise presentation on sepsis, its consequences, and the significance of awareness in each department. Additionally, informational fliers detailing sepsis signs and symptoms were distributed.
Measures: A pre-and …
Sepsis Inservice And Video At An Urban Hospital In California, Angela T. Ho
Sepsis Inservice And Video At An Urban Hospital In California, Angela T. Ho
Master's Projects and Capstones
The emergency department at an urban hospital in California was performing below institutional goals related to sepsis protocols over the past few months. This intervention was targeted at nurses and was composed of a PowerPoint in-service on compliance to SEP-1 protocols and follow-along video on using the correct sepsis order set and documentation in the electronic health record (EHR). Goals included increased compliance to the SEP-1 protocol and documentation, (2) reduced time between the onset of symptoms, recognition, and intervention, (3) decline in sepsis rates and mortality rates, and (4) lower cost of care. Data was collected from the EHR …
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Necessity Of Real Time Tracking In Quality Measures And Outcomes, Emily Owens
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Necessity Of Real Time Tracking In Quality Measures And Outcomes, Emily Owens
Master's Projects and Capstones
Abstract
A High Reliability Organization (HRO), such as this Northern California Medical Center, holds itself to high standards of performance in the areas of recognition, ranking, and accreditation. The commonality between these high-scored and valuable acknowledgements is the pillars of Quality Outcomes. As benchmarking and reporting allow this facility to measure outcomes against self and other plans, it greatly strengthens the internal focus for continual improvement and goal setting in direct patient care and outcomes. A deeper layer of the Quality Department includes the bundle “ERAS – Enhanced Recovery After Surgery”, which is compiled of principles aiming to minimize opioid …