Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 23:08:55
Major
Biology
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2017
Abstract
Exceeding hospital limitations can impair safety and induce unnecessary health risks for patients and staff. At Akron General Cleveland Clinic (AGCC), current birth rates are double the amount the facility is designed to handle. In order to accommodate increasing numbers, it must be seen that birthing mothers and their infants are not withholding space more than what is deemed required. Patients are permitted to stay 48 to 96 hours proceeding birth, given the type of delivery. However, many are unaware that they can be discharged between 24 and 48 hours post-delivery, so long as a physician has signed off on the matter. Techniques have been implemented to help improve patient throughput in postpartum units. These techniques have proven to significantly decrease both the number of length of stay (LOS) hours and recovery time versus preliminary studies.
Research Sponsor
Dr. James Holda
First Reader
Dr. Connie Cottrell
Second Reader
Dr. Austin Hill
Recommended Citation
Lather, Emily, "Improving Patient Throughput in Akron General Cleveland Clinic Postpartum Unit" (2017). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 425.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/425