The Compelling Call for Change is in Patient Outcome Data

October 8, 2010

Kathy Zaharias, RN, MBA
Principle and Healthcare Management Consultant

St. Jude Medical Center, Fullerton, Calif., implemented Milliman Care Guidelines® in support of its "Perfect Care" initiative to improve healthcare effectiveness. Using look-ahead care pathways within the Care Guidelines Optimal Recovery Courses, combined with CareWebQI® interactive software, helped St. Jude leaders to identify and track variances from evidence-based best practice. Based on those results, St. Jude Medical Center addressed variances and reduced potentially avoidable days. To read the case study, click here.

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