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1University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, School of Nursing 78284-7975, USA.
Seminars in Perioperative Nursing
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Perioperative clinical nurse specialists (CNS) can improve healthcare quality and reduce costs. This role is crucial for managing geriatric surgical patients effectively.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Geriatric Care
Background:
- Healthcare systems face increasing demands for quality and cost-effectiveness.
- The perioperative clinical nurse specialist (CNS) case manager role is evolving within this environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the role of the perioperative CNS case manager in contemporary healthcare.
- To highlight contributions to cost reduction and quality of care for geriatric surgical patients.
Main Methods:
- Review of administrative and clinical practices.
- Focus on documentation for geriatric surgical patient care.
Main Results:
- The perioperative CNS case manager can significantly impact cost-effectiveness.
- Improved quality and access to care are achievable through this role.
Conclusions:
- The perioperative CNS case manager is vital for optimizing geriatric surgical patient care.
- This role addresses key administrative, quality, and access challenges in healthcare.