Effective Care: Unscheduled Admissions to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

 Why this measure is important:

National and international studies in ICU’s show that the majority of patients are unscheduled.  In general, unscheduled admissions place a greater demand on resources due to lack of ability to plan supplies and staff.  Understanding trends and patterns in unscheduled admissions helps organizations develop efficiencies and can improve the effectiveness of care.