Keywords

care planning tools, outcome-based care, pathways

 

Authors

  1. Sabo, Julie Ann MN, RN, CCRN, CS
  2. Knudtson, Barbara MA, RN
  3. Conbere, Pamela C. MPH, RN
  4. Howard, Pam BA, RN
  5. Rusch, Anne BSN, RN
  6. Dalen, Sheila BA, RN, CPHQ
  7. Wilson, Wanda BSN, RN
  8. Tourville, Char BSN, RN

Abstract

Multidisciplinary care planning is required for patients in acute care settings. A task force was charged by the Vice President of Patient Care to develop and implement a multidisciplinary care planning tool. This article outlines the process used and includes examples of the tool and outcomes to date. This major change project resulted in the development of a successful tool, a successful Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization survey, and new opportunities for outcome-based care planning.