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Clin J Oncol Nurs2024;28(2):181-187.March 15, 2024Journal Article

Using Acuity to Predict Oncology Infusion Center Daily Nurse Staffing and Outcomes.

Pamela F Tobias1, Zachary Oliver1, Yue Huang1, Christopher Bayne2, Lisa Fidyk3
1LeanTaaS.
2University of Kansas Cancer Center.
3Penn Presbyterian Infusion Services at Cherry Hill.
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Outpatient oncology infusion centers (OICs) use acuity to quantify the complexity and intensity of care to improve staffing levels and equitable patient assignments. OIC interviews revealed inconsistent measurement of acuity and a mixture of use cases. No publications measured objective operational benefits beyond surveyed nurse satisfaction or compared different models of acuity. OBJ…

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