Clinical flow analysis is very systematic, rational method of planning and providing the care and documents to enhance the flow of any hospital. As a Clinical Flow analysis Consultant their time is spent assessing which involve things like gathering data, validating that data, then organizing it per hospital procedures and protocol.
Once the assessing of data has been established the actual diagnosing of that data has to take place. Consultants have to then formulate a diagnosis and validate why they are choosing one procedure over another. Again keep in mind this is a very high stress no mistake profession. Therefore attention to detail is an important component in this industry.
The planning stage will then become paramount to the success of that hospital. Whether establishing long term or short-term goals will be determined by the criteria needed. Writing a care plan is a skill that is acquired through many years of experience. This will also involve developing the outcome of that plan. Implementing the plan will vary from carrying out the plan to communicating the plan to members including assessing and intervention when needed. This process becomes cyclical; that is, it’s component follow a logical sequence, but more than one component may be involved at any given time. At the end of the first cycle, care may be terminated if the goals are achieved or the cycle will begin again with reassessment.
A very important aspect in this sector is how well versed the Consultant is with the use of standard terminology. Accepted abbreviations, symbols and terminologies will vary however they are some standards to follow. Accurate complete communications will serve several purposes.
- It helps coordinate the care given by several medical staff
- It prevents the client from having to repeat information already given.
- It promotes accuracy in the provision of health care
- It helps health care professional make the best use of their time by avoiding overlapping of activities.
Specialization in this field is not uncommon especially when it comes to the flow sheets. When a specific client variables such as a pulse, blood pressure, medications, and progress in learning a new skill need to be recorder accurately, narrative notes are often too long. Therefore as the Consultant they will create flow sheets that have parameters such as time lines and observation records.
In this field high caliber Consultants are sought. A 4-year degree with a strong work history can commands salaries ranging from $85,000 to $105,000 a year. These statistics will vary from state to state. Years in the industry can also affect the pay scale. As competitive as the medical field has become it has brought along with it higher salaries and compensation.