Advanced practice nurse as outcomes manager

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing Practice
• Patient Outcomes

Background:

• Outcomes management systems aim to improve patient care outcomes.
• Advanced practice nurses (APNs) are central to implementing best practices in outcomes management.
• SLEH has pioneered the development and implementation of an outcomes management program.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the role and impact of the outcomes management position.
• To share the job description and performance evaluation tools for outcomes managers.
• To quantify the effect of the outcomes manager on patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of an outcomes management program.
• Development of specific job descriptions for outcomes managers.
• Creation of performance evaluation tools to measure impact.

Main Results:

• The outcomes management position effectively measures and quantifies improvements in patient outcomes.
• The role of the APN has been elevated in value through this program.
• The institution has strengthened its position for survival in a managed care environment.

Conclusions:

• Outcomes management, driven by APNs, significantly improves patient outcomes.
• This program enhances the value and future viability of healthcare institutions.
• The tools developed provide a quantifiable measure of success for the outcomes manager role.