[The Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases. The redesigning project of Cardiological and Surgical Services of the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona].
Changes in health systems are determining new hospital organization forms. The patient focused hospital suppose a new radical design of hospital processes from the patient's viewpoint. This paper defines the re-engineering process of the Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Services of the Hospital Clínic of Barcelona in order to develop and Institute. The change consists fundamentally in a reorganization of the direction organs, creating a staff commission and director. The chief nursing and chief management report to the director. Also, a patients admission and management unit, that manage the beds infrastructure of both services has been developed. The first year results show a reduction of the length of stay and an increase in the in-hospital and external activity.
Institut de Malalties Cardiovasculars, Hospital Clínic, Universidad de Barcelona.
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D000047:Academies and Institutes; D016507:Cardiology Service, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013504:Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D013030:Spain
El "Instituto de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares". Proyecto de rediseño de los Servicios de Cardiología y Cirugía del Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.