title: Innovative solutions: optimal patient outcomes as a result of multidisciplinary rounds.
abstract: Multidisciplinary rounds have been shown to improve patient outcomes. The use of a standardized tool in one institution led to a pharmacy cost savings of more than 50,000 dollars and a decrease of 1.5 days for patients receiving mechanical ventilation.
authors: Oncology/Cardiac Telemetry, Norton Hospital, Louisville, KY, USA. frankwilson911@hotmail.com
authors: Francis E
authors: FE
authors: Wilson
authors: Amanda
authors: A
authors: Newman
authors: Sharon
authors: S
authors: Ilari
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D010348:Patient Care Team; D056164:Teaching Rounds / Q000458:organization & administration*