Hospital breaks new ground with ED discharge planning.
Utilization management extends into the emergency department. Utilization managers look at reducing length of stay hours, not days, and also act as gatekeeper for inpatient admissions. Inpatient and outpatient follow-up is key to good outcomes and patient satisfaction.
D019090:Case Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000458:organization & administration; D009515:New Jersey; D010351:Patient Discharge; D017060:Patient Satisfaction