Developing a Patient Classification System for the Pediatric Rehabilitation Setting
- 1 November 1995
- journal article
- Published by Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) in Rehabilitation Nursing Journal
- Vol. 20 (6), 328-332
- https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2048-7940.1995.tb01657.x
Abstract
Patient classification systems can be valuable tools for identifying trends in acuity and for justifying budgeted nursing care hours. A valid and reliable patient classification system can greatly facilitate the delivery of cost-effective, high-quality care. However, the more highly specialized the institutional population, the more difficult it becomes to use a standardized system. In this article, the authors address the development of a patient classification system for a postacute rehabilitation pediatric facility. Included is a discussion of the various pilot phases, the implications for clinical nursing practice, and the impact on family-centered care.Keywords
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