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Patient Inventory: a quality improvement method.

Søren Valgreen Knudsen^1,2, Sabina Bay Hermansen¹, Jens Holmskov^2,3

¹Danish Center for Clinical Health Services Research (DACS), Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University and Aalborg University Hospital, Mølleparkvej 10, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark.

International Journal for Quality in Health Care : Journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care

|May 16, 2020

Summary

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The Patient Inventory method offers a practical audit tool to assess patient care pathway appropriateness. It identifies inefficiencies, guiding quality improvement for better healthcare delivery.

Keywords:

audit external quality assessment quality improvement quality management

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Quality Improvement
Patient Care Coordination

Background:

High-quality care necessitates patient-centered care pathway organization.
Assessing care pathway 'appropriateness' is crucial for identifying delivery challenges.
Existing methods for assessing appropriateness lack easy clinical implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the Patient Inventory method for assessing care pathway appropriateness.
To provide practical guidance for applying the Patient Inventory method.
To share experiences and facilitate quality improvement efforts.

Main Methods:

The Patient Inventory method is a specialized audit.
It captures a 'snapshot' of patient populations within clinical units.
It maps bed occupancy, coordination, continuity, and communication within patient pathways.

Main Results:

Identifies inappropriate or wasteful events in patient care.
Facilitates reflection on the root causes of inefficiencies.
Highlights focus areas for quality improvement initiatives.

Conclusions:

The Patient Inventory method is a valuable tool for assessing care pathway appropriateness.
It aids in optimizing resource utilization and patient outcomes.
Its practical application supports continuous quality improvement in healthcare.