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Document 1813
DOCN M94A1813
TI Validation and implementation of a HIV+ patient (P) cluster in an acute
care setting.
DT 9412
AU Kenyon VS; Shumaker RL; Woods JP; Ricchezza CE; Yangco BG; Infectious
Disease Research Institute, Tampa, FL 33614.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):445 (abstract no. PD0387). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370762
AB OBJECTIVE: To open: a HIV+ P. Cluster. METHODS/RESULTS: In July 1992
Hospital Departments interested and affected by the HIV+ population
formed a Task Force (TF). The anticipated outcome was to submit a
proposal to administration to validate the clustering of this P
population and the anticipated expectations. Data aggregation included a
review of the literature, P population surveillance, assessment of
structural and staffing needs, and discussion and direction regarding
medical staff affairs and public relations. In December the proposal to
open a 10 bed unit March of 1993 was approved by administration. In the
interim, the TF expanded with the goal of developing a business plan to
be submitted to the Executive team and structural renovations to the
unit were completed. The unit opened 3/93 and expanded to 20 beds 1/94.
A SWOT (strength/weakness/opportunity/threat) analysis and mission
values directed the TF efforts. The TF divided into an Advisory
Committee and an Executive Steering Committee. Tools are being developed
to assess this method for development of P population clusters. Average
Length of Stay (LOS) is 9.9 days compared to a baseline of 13.7.
CONCLUSION: When presented with a well structured plan administration
may be receptive to and supportive of clustering HIV+ P. LOS decreased.
On-going analysis will provide budget comparisons. Baseline data should
be developed to evaluate patient satisfaction.
DE Hospital Units/*ORGANIZATION & ADMIN Human *HIV Seropositivity
MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).