Developing an outcome-based multidisciplinary care planning tool: process and outcomes.
Multidisciplinary care planning is required for patients in acute care settings. A task force was charged by the Vice President of Patient Care to develop and implement a multidisciplinary care planning tool. This article outlines the process used and includes examples of the tool and outcomes to date. This major change project resulted in the development of a successful tool, a successful Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization survey, and new opportunities for outcome-based care planning.
Sabo
Julie Ann
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United Hospital, St Paul, Minn 55116, USA. Julie.Sabo@allina.com
Knudtson
Barbara
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Conbere
Pamela C
PC
Howard
Pam
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Rusch
Anne
A
Dalen
Sheila
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Wilson
Wanda
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Tourville
Char
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D019091:Critical Pathways; D006801:Humans; D008910:Minnesota; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010934:Planning Techniques; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation