Publications by authors named "Andrea A Wary"
Background: Patients boarding in the emergency department (ED) as a result of delays in bed placement are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Prior literature on ED boarding does not explore the impact of boarding on patients admitted to the hospital from the ED. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of patient boarding on ED length of stay for all patients admitted to the hospital.
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- Geisinger Health System (GHS) adapted its ProvenCare model for perinatal care, creating a standardized care pathway based on consensus among healthcare providers on 103 best practice measures (BPMs) at 22 sites.
- Implementation followed a nine-phase methodology, showing significant improvements in clinical outcomes; specifically, the primary cesarean section rate dropped by 32% while maintaining stable birth trauma rates.
- The initiative highlights the effectiveness of integrating evidence-based practices into care workflows to enhance patient care processes and outcomes.