title: Finding nursing management data.
abstract: Hospitals have been collecting and storing patient information for many years. Although these data are used for reporting purposes, they are often overlooked as a rich source for the clinical and administrative management of patients. Nurse managers better then anyone recognize the diversity and complexity of patient care. Examples illustrate how an investigation of these data can provide the nurse manager with a wealth of important information critical in effectively managing within an acute care institution.
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authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pollack
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authors.lastname: Diers
mesh_terms: D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008331:Management Information Systems; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory; D011340:Problem Solving