A 24-hour in-house staff intensivist in the hospital ICU may improve patient mortality rates and reduce length of stay, according to an American College of Chest Physicians press release.
In two separate studies, researchers analyzed outcomes data prior to and after the implementation of the 24-hour intensivist staffing model. Both studies showed significant improvements after the staffing change, including reduced mortality rates, decreased length of stay by nearly a half day, as well as improved decision-making and improved quality of care at the end-of-life.
In two separate studies, researchers analyzed outcomes data prior to and after the implementation of the 24-hour intensivist staffing model. Both studies showed significant improvements after the staffing change, including reduced mortality rates, decreased length of stay by nearly a half day, as well as improved decision-making and improved quality of care at the end-of-life.
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