Diagnostic Quality as a Key Quality Improvement Concern

Dear Dr. Steve: In my facility, our staff and practitioners often struggle with the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses on new admissions. It is often challenging to get the information that is needed, particularly to confirm or update psychiatric diagnoses. Hardly anyone seems to have the time or persistence to update the diagnosis list, even after weeks or months. In addition, it is difficult to keep up with diagnoses in patients with new and recurrent symptoms. What should I do to address these long-standing issues of accurate and complete diagnoses?
Source: Caring for the Ages - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Dear Dr. Steve Source Type: news