this is a culture change
“This is more than just a Unit, this is a culture change. The other floors want to look like the [ACU]… This is the way to do it.”
The care is better
“Less time in hospital, the freeing up of beds. The care is better. The communication is better.”
An innovative model of team based patient care
An innovative model of team based patient care.
ACU makes patient interactions more meaningful
“The Accountable Care Unit makes patient interactions more meaningful and predictable, which is decreasing patient length of stay by eliminating barriers to discharge.”
regular interactions through standardized rounding, is improving teamwork and communication
“We are already seeing how physically locating these physicians in one place and the subsequent regular interactions through standardized rounding, is improving teamwork and communication among our care provider partners.”