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Clinical Workflow

The sequence of activities and processes that healthcare professionals follow to deliver patient care, from admission to discharge.

Detailed Definition

Clinical Workflow is the sequence of activities and processes that healthcare professionals follow to deliver patient care, from admission to discharge. Optimizing clinical workflows is essential for improving care quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Clinical workflow components include: - Patient assessment and diagnosis - Treatment planning and implementation - Medication management and administration - Care coordination and communication - Documentation and record keeping - Quality monitoring and improvement - Staff coordination and collaboration - Technology integration and support Effective clinical workflow design ensures that healthcare professionals can deliver high-quality care efficiently while maintaining patient safety and satisfaction.

Examples

  • Medication administration workflows
  • Patient assessment and documentation processes
  • Care coordination and handoff procedures

Benefits

  • Improved care quality
  • Enhanced patient safety
  • Increased staff efficiency
  • Better care coordination
  • Reduced medical errors

Related Terms

Patient FlowCare DeliveryProcess Optimization

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