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Operating Room First Start Efficiency Throughout A Large Urban Hospital System, Callie Cox Bauer, Kiley A. Bernhard, Danielle M. Greer, Scott Kamelle
Operating Room First Start Efficiency Throughout A Large Urban Hospital System, Callie Cox Bauer, Kiley A. Bernhard, Danielle M. Greer, Scott Kamelle
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
Background: Operating room delays decrease health care system efficiency and increase hospital costs. Data on delays in a multihospital system are sparse.
Purpose: In an effort to improve our operating room efficiency, we investigated operating room delays, the causes and the impending financial impact.
Methods: A retrospective analysis on first case-of-the-day surgeries at three hospitals during 2013 was conducted. Delays were defined as in-room time being after scheduled surgery start time. Length of delay and causes were recorded. Patient demographics, body mass index, hospital facility, total number of procedures, provider specialty and time of patient arrival were incorporated into a …
Disease-Management In Family Medicine Clinics Through The Addition Of A Health Coach: A Pilot Study, Crystal Y. Cichon, Jessica J.F. Kram, Tiffany A. Mullen, Pamela Voelkers, Kristin J. Magliocco, Kiley A. Bernhard, Dennis J. Baumgardner
Disease-Management In Family Medicine Clinics Through The Addition Of A Health Coach: A Pilot Study, Crystal Y. Cichon, Jessica J.F. Kram, Tiffany A. Mullen, Pamela Voelkers, Kristin J. Magliocco, Kiley A. Bernhard, Dennis J. Baumgardner
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
Background: In the United States, more than 80% of health care spending is focused on the management of chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Controlling these chronic diseases can lead to better health outcomes and decrease the number of preventable deaths. Patient self-management has shown to improve clinical outcomes. In a primary care setting, a multidisciplinary approach can more effectively educate patients on improving their health.
Purpose: To assess the impact of a health coach in a primary care setting as it relates to clinical outcomes.
Methods: Patients from two Aurora family medicine clinics were referred to a …