Maternity Pre-Admission Process - The First Step to a Successful Delivery

A multidisciplinary team at Baylor University Medical Center identified the need to improve the admission process for scheduled procedures. Multiple variables were identified that contributed to an inefficient process. Implementation of a comprehensive pre-admission role led to improved patient safety and increased nurse/physician satisfaction. The pre-admission process created a checklist type system that guarantees all necessary components are met prior to the patient arriving for care, thus providing safe, efficient, quality care.