Publications by authors named "Elizabeth Reil"
Article Synopsis
- Over 260,000 joint replacements occur annually in the U.S., with University of New Mexico Hospital performing over 200 surgeries each year.
- Patients typically stay an average of 5.7 days post-surgery, and the total cost of these procedures ranges from $18,000 to $22,000, with a reimbursement rate of only 61%.
- Orthopaedic nurse case managers play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes during the challenging nursing care of these joint replacement patients.
