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June 4, 2008 | Story
Many ED's register their patients in the order that they are triaged. While this system is often deeply entrenched in the hospitals' overall registration processes, it can contribute to overcrowding and be a limiting factor for throughput.
June 4, 2008 | Story
A team at the Med created the Discharge Resource Room (DRR), an area to provide discharge instructions and resources in a comfortable setting for in-patients to prepare for their home care after discharge.
September 29, 2010 | Story
Methodist North Hospital implemented changes in the hospital electronic medical record (EMR) and patient in-take process to improve the collection and accuracy of REL data collection.
September 29, 2010 | Story
Methodist North Hospital organized an event with community leaders to engage them in efforts to reduce disparities in care.
May 13, 2010 | Toolkit
Goal was to reduce errors and ensure patients receive the correct diet ordered by physicians. Satisfaction improved among nursing associates and dietary associates. Communication between the various hospital departments also improved.
September 1, 2006 | Toolkit
Related websites Urgent Matters Web site The hospital implemented a discharge resource room (DRR) in order to free inpatient space for emergency department (ED) patients. Patients are moved to the ground floor DRR when they are ready to leave the ho ...
January 11, 2010 | Story
Community is among 50 sites making critical changes through national initiative to prevent obesity.
January 11, 2010 | Story
Community is among 50 sites making critical changes through national initiative to prevent obesity.