title: Developing an outcome-based multidisciplinary care planning tool: process and outcomes.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: United Hospital, St Paul, Minn 55116, USA. Julie.Sabo@allina.com
authors.forename: Julie Ann
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Sabo
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Knudtson
authors.forename: Pamela C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Conbere
authors.forename: Pam
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Howard
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rusch
authors.forename: Sheila
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dalen
authors.forename: Wanda
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: Char
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tourville
mesh_terms: 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