| Literature DB >> 21739818 |
Jason Werle1, Loretta Dobbelsteyn, A Lynn Feasel, Brooke Hancock, Becky Job, Linda Makar, Heather Manning, Sarah Quigley, Art Teppler, Christopher Smith, Sheila Kelly, Tracy Wasylak.
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.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 21739818 DOI: 10.1016/j.hcmf.2010.08.007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Healthc Manage Forum ISSN: 0840-4704