title: Care management unit has broad LOS impact.
abstract: A care management unit can dramatically increase bed availability. Consulting with internal medicine and the financial department can help identify key sources of bottlenecks. Creative use of existing beds can make space available for a new unit. Case managers can arrange primary care physician follow-up and track ongoing patient compliance after discharge.
mesh_terms: D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D010346:Patient Care Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States