Reducing Length of Stay for Pediatric and Adult Patients in a Student-Run Free Clinic: A Quality Improvement Initiative

Creating structured officer roles, patient trackers, checklists, and streamlined check-out processes successfully reduces LOS at a student-run clinic for both pediatric and adult patients.

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Cureus
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2025-08-15
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.90146
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Emergency and Acute Care Studies
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Reducing Length of Stay for Pediatric and Adult Patients in a Student-Run Free Clinic: A Quality Improvement Initiative

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Abstract

Creating structured officer roles, patient trackers, checklists, and streamlined check-out processes successfully reduces LOS at a student-run clinic for both pediatric and adult patients.

CureusVol. 17(8)
University of Florida (US), Florida College (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 67%
Emergency and Acute Care Studies
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