Impact of Electronic Consent Implementation on Surgical Delays for Urology Patients: A Quality Improvement Project
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8
Issue
3
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A quality improvement project with the aim of implementing electronic surgical consents and evaluating the impact of surgical delays was conducted in a large urban hospital. Outcomes included a 3% decrease in surgical delays and 4-minute decrease in minutes delayed for study participants.
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Authors
Heather L. Zuhn, DNP, RN, NI-BC, CNOR
Peggy Jenkins, PhD, RN, CNE
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