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Providing continuity in a "firm" case management system

S Schurdell, E Pendleton, L Tate

    Nursing Management
    |November 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study divided general medicine units into stable teams, called "firms," to enhance patient care continuity and outcomes. Nurse case managers provide consistent support across inpatient and outpatient settings, improving discharge planning.

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    Area of Science:

    • General Medicine
    • Healthcare Management
    • Patient Care Coordination

    Background:

    • Traditional medical unit structures can lead to fragmented patient care.
    • Continuity of care is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
    • Effective discharge planning requires consistent patient support.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of a "firm" system on patient outcomes.
    • To assess the effectiveness of continuous nurse case management in improving care continuity.
    • To enhance discharge planning through stable healthcare teams.

    Main Methods:

    • Four general medicine units were reorganized into two stable

    Main Results:

    • The implementation of

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    Conclusions:

    • The