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  • Title: Critical care organization.
    Author: Chang SY, Multz AS, Hall JB.
    Journal: Crit Care Clin; 2005 Jan; 21(1):43-53, viii. PubMed ID: 15579352.
    Abstract:
    The organizational structure of critical care services likely affects the quality of patient care, and ultimately, patient outcomes. Based on the available data, the ideal intensive care unit would be a closed-unit staffed by dedicated intensivists. Whether or not around-the-clock intensivist staffing is necessary, however, is debatable. Because financial realities preclude all units from being ideal, alternative strategies for organization must be explored.
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