Using an acuity-adaptable unit for urological services.
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center--Shadyside Campus uses an acuity-adaptable unit model that has streamlined patient care. Pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery nursing care on one designated nursing unit provide a less stressful experience for the surgical patient.
Annonio
Darla
D
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Shadyside Campus, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Graham
Julia
J
Ross
Rebecca
R
D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006757:Hospital Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010351:Patient Discharge; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010414:Pennsylvania; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology