Tool forms foundation of approach to pediatric PI.
--All-patient refined diagnosis-related groups are used to analyze patient care data. --Pulmonologists and respiratory therapists help identify performance improvement opportunities and interventions. --Educational visits are a key element in achieving a lower rate for readmissions.
D001249:Asthma / Q000628:therapy*; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008824:Michigan; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010359:Patient Readmission; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*