Sam was in a car accident and taken to hospital and admitted to ICU
step 1
...the next morning
ICU
Rx
Hi, my name is Jamie, I'm the Utilization Review Nurse
UR Nurse reviews Sam's medical record and documents all of his medical problems and treatments
Step 2
Now the UR nurse will communicate with the UR nurse at Sam's health ins. co.
Meanwhile...
Great! looks like Sam is receiving the correct level of care!
I'm checking my protocols to make sure that the ICU is the best place for Sam to be treated.
Rx
•ICU
Protocols
step 3
But, on occasion...
Protocols may sometimes suggest a different level of care that would be more appropriate. When this occurs, the UR nurse discusses with patient's doctor.
step 4
•Step-Down Unit
Protocols
Hello Doctor, do you have a moment to discuss this patient's level of care?
Protocols suggest Step-Down Unit is best for Sam's care
side step 5A
Scenario 1
Yes, and I can also provide additional information, which makes it clear that this patient is right where he should be.
Hello Doctor, my protocols indicate that patient should be in Trauma Center ICU.
Protocols
•Trauma Center ICU
Protocols suggest the regional trauma center's trauma ICU
Scenario 2
Let's work together to get this patient where he needs to be.
Side step 5B
UR Nurse, Ins. Co.
follow step 3 - alternate path
UR Nurse, hospital
Follow step 3
Hi, I'm calling about patient Sam...
Hello, thank you for calling ACME Health Plan
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