Assessment of Fever Advisory Cards (FACs) as an Initiative to Improve Febrile Neutropenia Management in a Regional Cancer Center Emergency Department [Quality in Action]
Conclusion:
The distribution of FACs was associated with an improved incidence of correct FN triaging but did not demonstrate a meaningful improvement in the quality of FN management. This may be explained by FAC use among patients not being ideal. Next steps in the continued effort toward high-quality FN care include redesign of FACs, reinforcement of provider and patient education, and ED outreach.
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kapil, P., MacMillan, M., Carvalho, M., Lymburner, P., Fung, R., Almeida, B., Van Dorn, L., Enright, K. Tags: Quality in Action Source Type: research
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