Improving patient flow in the cath lab.

Authors :: Siegrist RB Jr
Gutkin M
Levtzion-Korach O
Madden S
Source :: Healthcare financial management : journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association [Healthc Financ Manage] 2009 Apr; Vol. 63 (4), pp. 92-6, 98.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: Key steps that led to Kennestone Hospital's success in improving patient flow in the cath lab included: Developing an urgency classification system for patients. Creating a more accurate scheduling system to increase throughput and efficiency. Establishing a project team. Developing a time line. Recognizing ongoing challenges

Subjects :: Georgia
Hospitals, Community
Organizational Case Studies
Cardiac Catheterization
Efficiency, Organizational
Patient Transfer organization & administration

Language :: English
ISSN :: 0735-0732
Volume :: 63
Issue :: 4
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Healthcare financial management : journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 19391570

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