Creative solutions through utilization management.
In this second and concluding report on utilization management practices at Lions Gate Hospital in British Columbia, the authors outline various initiatives that improve efficiency and increase quality of care. Topics explored are laparoscopic cholecystectomy as an example of new technology that can save time and resources, a home IV therapy program, co-ordinating care by means of coordinated care mapping, and improving operating room efficiency through rigorous scheduling.
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D001071:Appointments and Schedules; D001955:British Columbia; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004526:Efficiency; D005568:Forms and Records Control / Q000379:methods; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000379:methods; D009873:Operating Rooms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods; D014600:Utilization Review / Q000458:organization & administration*