title: Practical implementation of outcomes oriented case management.
abstract: With the redefinition of health care in the United States, more and more nurses are being drawn into the decision-making arena. They are actively involved in the allocation of human and material resources. Critical paths are being developed to help monitor efficient, cost-effective, and quality patient care. As a result of these critical paths, nurses are evaluating the courses of patient care in terms of outcomes.
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Moss
mesh_terms: D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009871:Operating Room Nursing; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*