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Nursing care costs for a DRG sub-group.
Nursing Economic$
|July 1, 1992
Summary
This study analyzed nursing care costs for two Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) and found Phase I Cardiac Rehabilitation can impact these expenses. A unit-based costing method aids administrators in managing healthcare costs effectively.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Economics
- Cardiovascular Nursing
Background:
- Rising healthcare costs necessitate efficient resource allocation in nursing.
- Understanding nursing care costs is crucial for financial management within hospitals.
- Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) provide a framework for classifying hospital cases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the average nursing care costs for two specific DRGs.
- To evaluate the impact of Phase I Cardiac Rehabilitation on these nursing costs.
- To introduce a unit-based methodology for calculating nursing care costs across multiple units.
Main Methods:
- A unit-based methodology was employed to calculate nursing care costs.
- Data was collected for patients within two selected DRGs.
- The impact of Phase I Cardiac Rehabilitation was assessed in relation to nursing costs.
Main Results:
- The average nursing care costs for the two DRGs were determined.
- Phase I Cardiac Rehabilitation demonstrated an impact on the evaluated nursing costs.
- The unit-based methodology proved effective for multi-unit patient stays.
Conclusions:
- Accurate nursing cost determination is essential for effective healthcare management.
- Nursing interventions like Phase I Cardiac Rehabilitation can influence patient care costs.
- The proposed unit-based methodology supports informed decision-making for cost containment.