Reengineering in behavioral medicine

Article Abstract:

A Department of Behavioral Medicine in a large midwestern hospital reengineered its model of therapy and operating systems. An assessment task force identified the goals of developing an interdisciplinary team to treat patients, providing a single location for patient intake, creating an integrated documentation system, and the need for an aggressive system to manage cases. The result of this assessment shifted the unit focus to a model designed for crisis intervention and short-term diagnosis.

Health aspects, Methods, Hospitals, Medical case management, Hospital administration, Behavioral health care, Behavioral medicine

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Implementing a patient classification system

Article Abstract:

An individualized patient classification system (PCS) was designed at a Florida hospital to facilitate decision-making and improve efficiency in nursing care. The project involved collecting data on direct patient care and patient requirements. The PCS tool offers a more accurate assessment of nursing resources and patient needs as well as possible cost cutting measures.

Models, Nursing assessment, Medical protocols

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