title: Benchmarking for clinical pathways in hospitals: a summary of sources.
abstract: Benchmarks are criteria and standards for resource expenditure, as well as other variables, derived from organizations or communities which have been identified as models of the most effective and efficient practices. The development of benchmarks is crucial to reducing lengths of stay and related costs in hospitals. Useful sources for benchmarking data and how to access them are summarized.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Aspling
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lagoe
mesh_terms: D019091:Critical Pathways; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D017408:Guidelines as Topic / Q000592:standards*; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services