title: Implementing managed care in a pediatric setting.
abstract: A challenge in the current nursing environment is the ability to provide care cost-effectively and yet achieve desired patient outcomes. The managed care delivery system facilitates achievement of these goals. The system incorporates management of time, resources, and personnel so that patient outcomes are achieved within appropriate time frames. This article describes the design and implementation of a managed care delivery system in a children's hospital.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Barnsteiner
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mohan
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Milberger
mesh_terms: D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric; D006801:Humans; D015278:Intensive Care Units, Pediatric / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009737:Nursing Records; D011321:Primary Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care