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Nursing resource applications through outcome based nursing practice
Nursing Economic$
|May 1, 1991
Summary
Nursing resources were optimized in cardiac care to improve patient outcomes amid healthcare challenges. This strategic shift led to enhanced patient satisfaction and significant cost savings.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Administration
- Cardiac Care Services
Background:
- Healthcare system pressures including bed scarcity, patient competition, capitation, and high care costs necessitated changes in nursing resource allocation.
- Investigating patient outcomes in cardiac care revealed opportunities for resource reapplications.
- The existing model required adaptation to meet evolving healthcare demands and financial constraints.
Purpose of the Study:
- To re-evaluate and reapply nursing resources within cardiac care settings.
- To investigate the impact of resource reallocation on patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- To address challenges posed by bed scarcity, competition, capitation, and high costs of care.
Main Methods:
- An interdisciplinary approach was implemented to redesign nursing resource utilization.
- Patient outcomes and satisfaction metrics were monitored post-intervention.
- Financial data was analyzed to determine cost avoidance.
Main Results:
- The interdisciplinary approach led to increased customer satisfaction.
- Positive patient outcomes were observed following the resource reallocation.
- A cost avoidance of $46,000 was achieved in the first year.
Conclusions:
- Reapplying nursing resources through an interdisciplinary approach is effective in cardiac care.
- This strategy successfully improved patient satisfaction and outcomes while reducing costs.
- The findings support the adaptation of nursing resource management in response to healthcare system pressures.