title: DRG panic.
abstract: The authors describe the successful development and implementation of a multi-use nursing information system. Developed under the direction of nursing administration, this system serves as a database for statistical analysis, utilization review, and budget management. The intent of the article is to encourage nursing administrators with information systems to use them to the fullest possible extent.
mesh_terms: D000288:Administrative Personnel; D003120:Colorado; D003201:Computers; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups; D006745:Hospital Bed Capacity, 300 to 499; D006801:Humans; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D009732:Nursing Care; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000191:economics*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling; D014600:Utilization Review