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Gap Analysis: Patient & Family Partnerships

A gap analysis should be conducted to assess the gaps in the current state versus future state. It is recommended that the flow charting be completed along with the gap analysis for most favorable future state. A confluence of process, provider practice and product application are imperative for creating optimal standards of safe care.

Process Reviewed

	EXAMPLE: Delay in Obtaining and Sharing Lab Results
Current State	Once lab is drawn and read, results are printed in paper form on the nursing unit. No one is designated to file the results in the patient chart. No one calls / communicates the results to the physician.
Future/Ideal State	Results should be entered electronically into the patient chart. Results should be shared / communicated in a timely manner to the physician.
Gap Y/N	Y
Actions Taken to Close Gap	Evaluation steps of communication with physician Utilize electronic formats of communication between laboratory and physicians. Create an HL7 interface to reach physician via Smartphone
Responsible Person/Team	Lab Director / Nursing Director / Physician
Completion Date
Comments / Notes

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