The Appropriateness of Acute Inpatient Beds at Northern Arizona VA Health Care System
Abstract
Veterans Health Administration (VHA), like all health care organizations, is under increasing pressure to provide greater access to quality health care and, at the same time, improve efficiency and maintain or decrease the cost of providing care. Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS), as one player in this nationwide system, identified the need to evaluate options for meeting acute care needs at its main facility. The purpose of this study was to determine the appropriateness of retaining acute inpatient beds at NAVAHCS. Assuming the findings indicated the retention of beds was appropriate, an additional purpose was to determine the number of acute inpatient beds needed. Access to care was assessed, costs of care were compared, and quality of care was measured. Formulas and ratios for projecting bed-need were identified and incorporated into the recommendation for continuing with acute inpatient beds.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- AD1199843
Entities
People
- Lois G. Prow