Outcomes of a pneumonia critical path.
Research outcomes of a pneumonia critical path for 73 patients in a metropolitan New York City hospital were analyzed. The positive outcomes included a decreased length of stay, decreased hospital charges, and improved multidisciplinary documentation.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005249:Fees and Charges; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008875:Middle Aged; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000451:nursing*