DRGs and primary nursing: are they compatible?

Van Servellen, G.M.; Mowry, M.M.

Journal of Nursing Administration 15(4): 32-36

1985


ISSN/ISBN: 0002-0443
PMID: 3920362
Document Number: 259364
The diagnosis related groupings (DRGs) prospective pricing reimbursement system is already affecting nursing service budgets and unit level staffing patterns. As cost containment pressures rise, nurse administrators have to seriously reexamine primary nursing as a viable care modality. This article discusses the compatibility of DRGs and primary nursing. Approaches to future research on measuring outcomes to assess the continued use of primary nursing are suggested.

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