Meeting
Abstract Number: 232
SHM Converge 2024
Background: The emergence of hospitalists over the last 25 years as leaders in quality, safety, and value-based care has resulted in improvements in hospital throughput and reduction of in-hospital complications (1). The keys to success are standardizing clinical pathways and interdisciplinary collaboration. At Tampa General Hospital (TGH), our hospitalist team observed significant variability in the […]
Abstract Number: 431
SHM Converge 2024
Background: The inpatient acute care environment has faced increasing capacity constraints since the COVID-19 pandemic. Factors like deferred care, nursing shortages, and a sicker population contribute to these constraints. Many systems have sought to improve patient flow to alleviate these issues. Efficient patient movement through care steps enhances patient satisfaction, reduces stay length, and minimizes […]