Observation Medicine Management
US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) is a national leader in implementing and managing observation care units for hospitals and health systems. Our observation units have a long track record of success, including dramatically reduced length-of-stay, eased staffing demands and increased hospital capacity.
Improve Key Performance Metrics
In many USACS facilities where observation medicine services are managed as a seamless extension of emergency care, we have realized dramatic improvements in throughput, length of stay and many other key performance metrics:
- 25 patients per bed per month
- <20-hour length of stay
- <15% conversion rate
- <5% readmission rate at 30 days
- Patient satisfaction scores >4.5 (1-5 scale)
CLOSED UNIT DESIGN WITH SPECIALIZED STAFF
US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) is a national leader in the implementation and management of observation care units for hospitals and health systems.
The USACS observation medicine model includes a closed unit design with dedicated beds and specialized staff. This approach is proven to optimize inpatient and ED flow, increase hospital capacity, improve patient satisfaction and ultimately maintain a higher level of patient care.
Take a look at how our efficient Closed Unit model differs from the old model of Scattered Bed Design.
A Better Model of Care
The USACS observation medicine model includes a closed unit design with dedicated beds and specialized staff. This approach is proven to optimize inpatient and ED flow, increase hospital capacity, improve patient satisfaction and ultimately maintain a higher level of patient care.
Fewer RAC Audit Penalties
Reduced Readmissions
Less ED Over-crowding
Improved Patient Satisfaction
Reduced Diversion Hours
Shorter Length of Stay
Benefits of Integrated Care
USACS provides integrated acute care, including teams of hospitalists, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists and advanced practice providers (APPs). USACS offers one unified health team delivering on-site coverage.
Hospitals and healthcare facilities that contract with USACS know they are getting the right partner for today’s challenging environment.
Best Physicians and APPs
Improved Core Metrics
Increased Patient Satisfaction
National Clinical Governance
The USACS National Clinical Governance Board is responsible for monitoring clinical quality issues across our facilities, including:
- Establishment of evidence-based protocols
- Clinical data collections and analysis
- Assessment of clinical outcomes and patient experience
- Continual clinical and process improvement
Partner With Us
If you’re seeking a partner who understands how to improve patient care outcomes and bring hospital systems into alignment, talk to USACS. Learn what our observation medicine management and other integrated acute care solutions can offer you.
