Impact of a Fast Track in the Emergency Department of Martin Army Community Hospital

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Abstract:

This paper evaluates the impact of the recent implementation of a Fast Track system in the Emergency Department ED of Martin Army Community Hospital. A study was conducted to determine if a Fast Track system would reduce the Length of Stay LOS in the ED, reduce the number of patients who Left Without Being Seen LWOBS, and improve patient satisfaction between December 2004 and December 2005. Data collected for the six months prior to and after the implementation of the Fast Track in June 2005 determined length of stay LOS were reduced by a mean of 48 minutes for non-urgent patients and 42 minutes for urgent patients. The number of LWOBS were reduced by an average of 0.85 patients per day. Patient satisfaction improved slightly during the period of investigation by 6 percent. Statistical analysis determined these results were significant for non-urgent patients.

Author(s):
Davis, Robert S.
Author Organization(s):
MARTIN GENERAL HOSPITAL FORT BENNING GA
Descriptive Note:
Graduate management project, Jul 2005-Jul 2006
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA473570
Pagination:
0066

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
HCA-11-06
Monitor Series:
11-06, HCA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*EMERGENCIES, *ARMY PERSONNEL, *ARMY FACILITIES, *HOSPITALS, STATISTICAL ANALYSIS, PATIENTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies, Military Forces and Organizations
Keyword(s):
*ED(EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT), FAST TRACK, GMP(GRADUATE MANAGEMENT PROJECT)
Report Date:
2006 Jul 01
Creation Date:
2007 Nov 14