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Abstract Number: 42

EXPLORING HOSPITALIST EXPERIENCES USING DIFFERENT ROUNDING STYLES

SHM Converge 2026

Background: For many inpatient wards teams, morning rounds remain the primary time many attendings use to engage learners in clinical decision making and education. Literature supports the use of bedside rounds to improve learner communication and patient engagement. However, many institutional, learner, and patient factors may impact attending choice in how they round with learners. [...]

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Abstract Number: 43

MORTALITY PATTERNS AMONG VETERANS WITH ALCOHOL USE DISORDER: A NATIONAL COHORT STUDY USING NATIONAL DEATH INDEX DATA

SHM Converge 2026

Background: Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is prevalent among hospitalized Veterans and is associated with increased mortality.[1] AUD contributes to both morbidity and mortality through its direct physiological effects and its association with various medical, psychiatric, and social consequences. The World Health Organization estimates that alcohol use accounts for approximately 4.7% of all deaths in 2019 [...]

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Abstract Number: 44

MULTICENTER IMPACT OF A REAL-TIME EARLY WARNING SYSTEM ON MORTALITY AND HOSPITAL LENGTH OF STAY

SHM Converge 2026

Background: Early warning scores are used with increasing frequency, but little data exist on the impact of these scores on clinical outcomes. Our health system’s experience with two prior early warning scores was associated with complaints of alarm fatigue and no demonstrable improvement in clinical outcomes. After performing a retrospective validation comparing six early warning [...]

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Abstract Number: 45

OPTIMIZING INPATIENT TREATMENT FOR OPIOID USE DISORDER AMONG HOSPITALIZED VETERANS: A TWO-PHASE HOSPITALIST-LED QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE

SHM Converge 2026

Background: The opioid epidemic is a national health crisis, and veterans in particular, at increased risk for developing substance use disorders. The use of medications for treatment of opioid use disorder (MOUD) is a life-saving, cost-effective intervention. However, MOUD is consistently underutilized, particularly in the inpatient setting and little has been published regarding Veterans Affairs [...]

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Abstract Number: 46

CLOSING THE LISTENING GAP: BEST PRACTICES AND BARRIERS IN PATIENT-PROVIDER COMMUNICATION

SHM Converge 2026

Background: Patient experience metrics heavily impact healthcare institutions’ rankings, reputations, and funding. Prior research has shown that 92% of patients consider “listening to you” to be very or extremely important, ranking third in importance after clear communication and being treated with courtesy and respect (The Beryl Institute, 2024). However, few studies have explored what behaviors [...]

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Abstract Number: 47

EARLY CLINICAL DETERIORATION AFTER INTERHOSPITAL TRANSFER AND ITS IMPACT ON PATIENT OUTCOMES

SHM Converge 2026

Background: Interhospital transfer patients experience substantially higher morbidity and mortality than those admitted from the emergency department, yet predictors of early deterioration after transfer remain poorly defined. Rapid ICU escalation within 24 hours is distressing to receiving teams and may reflect challenges in triage, pre-arrival risk assessment, or communication between referring and receiving centers. Clarifying [...]

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Abstract Number: 48

A PRECISION SCIENCE APPROACH TO WORK DESIGN: LINKING EHR WORKLOAD METADATA, CLINICIAN WELL-BEING, AND PATIENT OUTCOMES ACROSS 12 HOSPITALS

SHM Converge 2026

Background: High workloads in the inpatient setting affect clinician well-being, patient outcomes, and organizational performance, yet decisions around work-design rarely links to outcomes outside of productivity and financial measures. Emerging technologies, including EHR use data (i.e., clickstream data), may offer real-time insights into workload and work patterns when paired with clinician-, patient-, and organization-level outcomes. [...]

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Abstract Number: 49

PROJECTING THE FUTURE OF INPATIENT CARE: NATIONAL SHORTAGES IN THE U.S. HOSPITAL MEDICINE WORKFORCE THROUGH 2037.

SHM Converge 2026

Background: Hospital medicine physicians (hospitalists) are essential to inpatient care delivery and coordination. As the population grows and ages, demand for hospital-based care continues to rise, raising concerns about whether the current workforce can meet future needs. Despite the central role of hospitalists in quality, efficiency, and patient safety, few studies have projected long-term workforce [...]

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Abstract Number: 50

PREVALENCE OF DELAYED DISCHARGE FROM THE HOSPITAL IN A NATIONAL COHORT OF OLDER ADULTS

SHM Converge 2026

Background: Prior cross-sectional studies have confirmed the anecdotal experience of many hospitalists: that many older adults are getting “stuck” in the hospital after completing medical treatment. However, these studies have been limited to select hospitals using a single point-in-time estimate. Nationally representative data is needed to better understand this phenomenon and characterize potential underlying contributors. [...]

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Abstract Number: 775

EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF GABAPENTIN ON OLDER ADULT TRAUMA PATIENTS’ OUTCOMES

SHM Converge 2026

Background: Older adults are particularly vulnerable to traumatic injuries. Gabapentin is frequently utilized as an adjunct analgesic in this population. This study aims to evaluate the impact of gabapentin on the incidence of delirium, pain scores, and opioid use in geriatric trauma patients. Methods: Data from a tertiary level 1 trauma center was obtained from [...]

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