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| Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2002): |
A multidisciplinary approach for improving outcomes.
Full Abstract
The healthcare environment has been impacted tremendously by higher patient acuity, cost-cutting measures, an increase in litigation, and increased expectations by an educated generation of healthcare consumers. This has led to the need to continually measure, assess, and improve quality. These activities must consider not only patient clinical outcomes, but also customer service ratings and financial outcomes. Quality improvement requires a collaborative approach to succeed, and the need to build a cohesive and effective multidisciplinary team is critical for positive outcomes. Strategies to build a culture of teamwork include incorporating total quality management principles into every level of the organization, seeking participation from every discipline and level of the organization, and recognizing employees for their efforts. Infusion nurses have an excellent opportunity to contribute their expertise to any multidisciplinary team that impacts the outcomes of infusion patients. In addition, team-building and quality improvement may prove to be excellent career moves for infusion nurses looking to further specialize their practice.
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Author information
Author/s: Sierchio, Grace P (GP);
Affiliation: Quality Management of Vital Care Home Infusion Services. gps(-atsign-)tampabay.rr.com
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article; Review
Journal: Journal of infusion nursing : the official publication of the Infusion Nurses Society (J Infus Nurs), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: -2003 Jan-Feb; vol 26 (issue 1) : pp 34-43
Dates: Created 2003/01/24; Completed 2003/02/27; Revised 2005/11/16;
PMID: 12544365, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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