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Complementary nursing--an acute care case management model. Part II--Evaluation

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|March 3, 1998
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Complementary nursing, an acute care case management system, enhanced patient care quality and coordination. This program also reduced readmissions and healthcare costs while increasing nursing expertise.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Case Management
  • Healthcare Administration

Background:

  • Complementary nursing is an acute care case management delivery system.
  • It was developed to maintain high-quality care and control healthcare costs.

Observation:

  • A multi-method evaluation of the complementary nursing program was conducted.
  • Responses from patients, staff, ancillary departments, physicians, and administration were collected.

Findings:

  • The program positively impacted patient care quality and coordination.
  • Key outcomes included decreased readmissions and direct costs.
  • There was a notable growth in nursing expertise.

Implications:

  • Complementary nursing demonstrates a successful model for cost-effective, high-quality acute care.

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  • The program's success suggests broader applicability in healthcare settings.
  • Further research into nursing expertise growth is warranted.