Meeting
Abstract Number: 243
SHM Converge 2024
Background: In the South Bronx, 30% of the population lives with heart failure. CHF readmission andmortality rates surpass the national average in the Bronx. Our hospital serves anethnically diverse population, predominantly Hispanic and African American, many ofwho have a low socioeconomic status. Despite multiple interventions including educating patients about CHF Action Plan, ensuring all eligible […]
Abstract Number: 441
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Shifting dynamics present unique opportunities for inpatient providers to enhance outcomes during transitions of care (TOC) as hospital medicine rises as a specialized field. It is well established that gaps in TOC can lead to unfavorable outcomes for patients and healthcare systems alike including increased morbidity, complications, readmissions, and costs. While TOC visits are […]