Patients with heart failure have extended lengths of stay and are often readmitted shortly after they have been discharged. To improve quality of care, a type of "road map" that included all elements of care for this disease and that standardized treatment by guiding daily care was implemented. This road map is referred to as a(n):

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A critical pathway determines the best order and timing of interventions provided by health care team members for a particular diagnosis.

Patients with Heart Failure Have Extended Lengths of Stay and Are