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Author: pstark
Date: Jun 30, 2008 5:36 pm
I am wondering if anyone has tried to quantify cost savings into department budgets to offset the cost of the palliative care program.
Thanks for any information,
Phyllis
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Re:Budget Question (by SharolHerr on 07/01/2008)
I haven't seen cost savings factored into department budgets but rather a system/hospital response to support staff dedicating hours to the palliative care initatives knowing that cost savings will occur. Finance people tend to be a bit more concrete with wanting to see where the actual cost savings occur. If you are working with case managers you could make a case for discharge planning beginning on day of admission and efficient and effective discharge planning, etc. We have been able to break down cost savings into variable costs such as room and board, pharmacy costs, testing, etc. Sharol Herr, RN, MSEd, CHPN Nurse Clinician/Education Coordinator Mt. Carmel Health Columbus, Ohio

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