title: EDs slash unnecessary visits using interfaced computers, common protocols.
abstract: Foundation funding and teamwork with your competitors can be a powerful combination: Three Lincoln, NE-based EDs have cut unnecessary visits by two-thirds. Interface your computer systems so that all participating EDs have common information about the targeted patient population. Involve your information technology and privacy experts from day one of the program. Implement case management for consistent treatment of patients and to serve as liaison with primary care providers.
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006300:Health Services Misuse; D006751:Hospital Information Systems; D009329:Nebraska; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D018511:Systems Integration