PLAGIARISM FREE "A" WORK

Clinical Practice Guidelines- Standardized guidelines based on scientifically

established protocols to guide physicians' clinical decisions. Purpose is to overcome

some of the draw backs of small area variations.

Cost Efficiency- evaluates the relationship between increasing medical

expenditures/risks and improvements in health levels. Medical services are considered

to be cost efficient as long as the benefits received are greater than the costs incurred

or risks anticipated.

Critical Pathways- used to identify planned medical interventions along with

expected patient outcomes for a given condition. Serves as a plan of action for all

disciplines involved in the patient's care and incorporates a system for charting

variances from the critical path plan. use reduces costs and improves quality by

reducing errors, improving coordination among interdisciplinary players, and reducing

variations in the practice systems.

Risk Management-consists of proactive efforts to prevent adverse events related to

clinical care and facilities operations and is especially focused on avoiding medical

malpractice. Even though malpractice may serve as a deterrent to poor technical

quality of care, initiatives undertaken by an institution to review clinical processes and

establish protocols can enhance quality and reduce malpractice lawsuits.