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The perinatal evaluation center: a nurse practitioner service delivery model
The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing
|June 1, 1995
Summary
A new Perinatal Evaluation Center, staffed by nurse practitioners, improved healthcare efficiency and patient satisfaction. This innovative model addresses demands for better, more cost-effective obstetrical care.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Practice
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Healthcare systems face pressure to reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and improve patient and provider satisfaction.
- Redesigning healthcare delivery models is crucial for meeting these competing demands.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a novel nurse practitioner-staffed Perinatal Evaluation Center.
- To assess the impact of this new model on healthcare efficiency and satisfaction in obstetrical care.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a Perinatal Evaluation Center staffed by nurse practitioners.
- Provision of triage and evaluation services for obstetrical patients within the new center.
Main Results:
- The Perinatal Evaluation Center demonstrated improved outcomes.
- Key measures of efficiency and patient satisfaction were positively impacted by the new service.
Conclusions:
- The nurse practitioner-staffed Perinatal Evaluation Center is an effective model for healthcare redesign.
- This innovative approach successfully enhances efficiency and satisfaction in obstetrical patient care.