JONA The Journal of Nursing Administration · 1999 · 42 citations · 5 references
Public AffairsHealth Care ManagementHealth Services AdministrationClinical Classification SystemsHealth Information SystemsHealth Services ResearchCare ManagementHealthcare Service UtilizationHealthcare UtilizationHospital Resource UtilizationHospital SystemsPatient SatisfactionClassification Coding SystemsClassification System EvaluationClinical Service ClassificationHealthcare Classification SystemsPatient Classification SystemsPatient Resource UtilizationProject RationaleSatisfaction
In part 1 of this series, the authors review the evolution of patient classification system (PCS) utilization and describe a third-generation PCS model (3PCS) that focuses on optimizing the patient-caregiver process for the outcomes of cost, health, and caregiver satisfaction. Part 2 (September 1999) will review the implementation of 3 PCS in a large urban hospital. Project rationale, methods for developing and implementing the system, key system components, advantages of the new system, and obstacles to implementation will be presented.
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