Evidence-based best practices at Mater Health Services: a roadmap for integrated case management.

Purpose/objectives: This column traces the journey of Mater Health Services to improve the safety, quality, and consistency of its patient care by integrating evidence-based, best medical practices. Through a multidisciplinary approach of development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of care pathways, Mater Health Services shifted its focus from expected lengths of stay to the recovery milestones of individual patients.

Primary Practice Setting(s): Mater Health Services Brisbane Ltd.