Publications by authors named "Dorothy Elrod-Joplin"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to enhance clinical efficiency in outpatient radiation oncology by identifying workflow inefficiencies using time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC).
- Conducted across various departments in a large cancer center and community sites, the research analyzed patient encounter metrics before and after implementing new workflows.
- Results showed a significant reduction in cycle times (up to 21%) and financial savings per consult, alongside high patient satisfaction, indicating the effectiveness of TDABC in improving health care delivery.
Purpose: Clinical efficiency is a key component of the value-based care model and a driver of patient satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to identify and address inefficiencies at a high-volume radiation oncology clinic.
Methods And Materials: Patient flow analysis (PFA) was used to create process maps and optimize the workflow of consultation visits in a gastrointestinal radiation oncology clinic at a large academic cancer center.