title: A study of the effectiveness of performance-focused methodology for improved outcomes in Alberta public healthcare.
abstract: This study evaluates the effectiveness of a performance-focused methodology for engaging multidisciplinary, frontline healthcare teams in making behavioural changes that improve patient care and health system efficiency. Results include significant declines in average length of stay in hospital and waiting time for surgery, and a dramatic increase in early patient ambulation. Performance-focused methodology using key performance indicators, targets, measurement, and ongoing feedback, supported by non-monetary incentives, can quickly improve healthcare outcomes.
authors: Rockyview General Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
authors: Jason
authors: J
authors: Werle
authors: Loretta
authors: L
authors: Dobbelsteyn
authors: A Lynn
authors: AL
authors: Feasel
authors: Brooke
authors: B
authors: Hancock
authors: Becky
authors: B
authors: Job
authors: Linda
authors: L
authors: Makar
authors: Heather
authors: H
authors: Manning
authors: Sarah
authors: S
authors: Quigley
authors: Art
authors: A
authors: Teppler
authors: Christopher
authors: C
authors: Smith
authors: Sheila
authors: S
authors: Kelly
authors: Tracy
authors: T
authors: Wasylak
mesh_terms: D000416:Alberta; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009042:Motivation; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D010351:Patient Discharge / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012052:Reimbursement, Incentive; D014850:Waiting Lists