Your hospital's informational services department should be able to create and spool the information you need to properly track, collect and analyze data. Something to consider: by 2007-2010 hospital reimbursement is going to be based on outcomes. Therefore, looking at mortality, readmission, distribution by DRG, and complication rate are important measures that could prove beneficial for your program.

Debbie Tolich RN
Director
Regional Center for
Blood Conservation
St. Vincent Charity Hospital
Cleveland, OH
216-363-3353