Decreasing companion usage without negatively affecting patient outcomes: a performance improvement project. (CE Series).: An article from: MedSurg Nursing

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From the author: The use of companions to monitor and care for patients at risk for adverse events is a long-standing practice with patients who require constant observation such as with suicide precautions. While offering a potential benefit of increased safety, the use of companions in subacute care is inefficient and poses an enormous financial strain on the health care system. Development of a protocol for assessing at-risk patients, and collaboration between caregivers through a performance improvement initiative, made it possible to reduce companion expenditure without negatively affecting patient outcomes.

Citation Details
Title: Decreasing companion usage without negatively affecting patient outcomes: a performance improvement project. (CE Series).
Author: Lisa Salamon
Publication:MedSurg Nursing (Refereed)
Date: August 1, 2003
Publisher: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Volume: 12 Issue: 4 Page: 230(8)

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