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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedBenneyan JC, White T, Nehls N
Systems analysis of a dedicated ambulatory respiratory unit for seeing and ensuring follow-up of patients with COVID-19 symptoms.
This paper is a systems analysis of a dedicated ambulatory respiratory unit for patients with COVID-19 symptoms. Workflow redesigns were necessitated by COVID and included new ambulatory workflows to handle surge volumes, protect patients and staff, and ensure timely reliable care. The workflow innovations observed can possibly be used to benefit routine care. Observations found that more than 85% of follow-ups were completed within 24 hours, and no staff or patient infections were associated with unit operations. Identified issues included role confusion, staffing and gatekeeping bottlenecks, and patient reluctance to visit in person or discuss concerns on the phone.
AHRQ-funded; HS027282.
Citation: Benneyan JC, White T, Nehls N .
Systems analysis of a dedicated ambulatory respiratory unit for seeing and ensuring follow-up of patients with COVID-19 symptoms.
J Ambul Care Manage 2021 Oct-Dec;44(4):293-303. doi: 10.1097/jac.0000000000000390..
Keywords: COVID-19, Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Respiratory Conditions, Workflow, Healthcare Delivery
Lafferty M, Manojlovich M, Griggs JJ
Clinicians report barriers and facilitators to high-quality ambulatory oncology care.
This study’s aim was to examine clinician-reported factors within ambulatory oncology practices that affect care delivery processes and outcomes for patients and clinicians. Survey data were collected in 2017 from 298 clinicians across 29 ambulatory practices in Michigan. Clinicians provided written comments on 5 work-system components of the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety model that affected care delivery and outcome. Unfavorable aspects included staffing shortages and high patient volume, limited physical space, electronic health record usability issues, and order entry. Favorable aspects focused on the skills of colleagues, and collaboration and teamwork of the clinical staff.
AHRQ-funded; HS024914.
Citation: Lafferty M, Manojlovich M, Griggs JJ .
Clinicians report barriers and facilitators to high-quality ambulatory oncology care.
Cancer Nurs 2021 Sep-Oct;44(5):E303-E10. doi: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000832..
Keywords: Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Healthcare Delivery, Quality of Care
Post B, Norton EC, Hollenbeck B
Hospital-physician integration and Medicare's site-based outpatient payments.
AHRQ-funded; HS027044.
Citation: Post B, Norton EC, Hollenbeck B .
Hospital-physician integration and Medicare's site-based outpatient payments.
Health Serv Res 2021 Feb;56(1):7-15. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.13613..
Keywords: Hospitals, Payment, Medicare, Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Healthcare Delivery