A clinical audit of neurosurgical bed usage

Aim: To investigate inefficiencies during patients' stay in neurosurgical beds. Methods: A prospective audit of neurosurgical inpatients was conducted over approximately 2 months. We recorded the causes and duration of inappropriate delays, defined as actions requiring more that 24 h from initi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of neurosurgery 2007-12, Vol.21 (6), p.610-613
Hauptverfasser:	Chelvarajah, R., Lee, J. K., Chandrasekaran, S., Bavetta, S.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Audit Audits bed bed blocking Bed Occupancy - statistics & numerical data bed usage delay discharge Emergency Service, Hospital - organization & administration Emergency Service, Hospital - statistics & numerical data Health facilities Humans Length of Stay - statistics & numerical data Medical Audit - methods Neurosurgery Neurosurgery - organization & administration Neurosurgery - statistics & numerical data Patient safety Patient Transfer - organization & administration Patient Transfer - statistics & numerical data Prospective Studies safe practice Safety management Surgery Department, Hospital - organization & administration Surgery Department, Hospital - statistics & numerical data tertiary specialty
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