title: Improved patient care and reduced costs: results of Baptist Health Systems' acute coronary syndromes project.
abstract: Acute coronary syndromes are deadly conditions that affect millions of people across the nation. As our data show, significant opportunities for quality improvement exist. Heathcare professionals, especially those involved in cardiovascular management, should spearhead quality improvement initiatives at their facilities. These efforts may result in decreased costs, increased patient satisfaction, and more importantly, decreased mortality.
authors.affiliation: Baptist Health Services, 1225 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39202, USA. sjackson@MBMC.org
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sistrunk
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Staman
mesh_terms: D016507:Cardiology Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy*; D003363:Cost Control; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000592:standards; D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000639:trends; D008922:Mississippi; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*