title: Outcomes management in perioperative services.
abstract: Unit-based outcomes management addresses DRG-specific patient populations, making established services more economically efficient within critically monitored populations. Perioperative outcomes management balances quality of care and costs.
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Moss
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: O'Connor
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006801:Humans; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010347:Patient Care Planning