Development and Roll-Out of A Coronavirus Disease 2019 Clinical Pathway for Standardized Qualified Care in Public Hospitals in Korea
- Author:
Mi Young KWAK
1
;
Eun Young JO
;
BumSik CHIN
;
Se Eun PARK
;
Jun YIM
;
Jung Eun LEE
;
Kyung Eun JO
;
Yeon-Sook KIM
;
Jeong Eun LEE
;
Young Kyung YOON
;
Yu Bin SEO
;
Su Jin JEONG
;
Yu Min KANG
;
Eun-Jeong JOO
;
Jong Hyun YOON
;
Sun Bean KIM
;
Ga Yeon KIM
;
Min-Kyung KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- From:Infection and Chemotherapy 2022;54(2):353-359
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Despite the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination roll-out, variant-related outbreaks have occurred repeatedly in Korea. Although public hospitals played a major role in COVID-19 patients’ care, difficulty incorporating evolving COVID-19 treatment guidelines called for a clinical pathway (CP). Eighteen public hospitals volunteered, and a professional review board was created. CPs were formulated containing inclusion/exclusion criteria, application flow charts, and standardized order sets. After CP roll-out, key parameters improved, such as increased patient/staff five-point satisfaction scores (0.41/0.57) and decreased hospital stays (1.78 days)/medical expenses (17.5%). The CPs were updated consistently after roll-out as new therapeutics drugs were introduced and quarantine policies changed.
