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Abstract Number: C7
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVs) are the most frequently used invasive devices in hospitalized patients. Recent evidence has shown that these devices are not benign, and put patients at risk of serious bloodstream infections as well as other complications. Given their ubiquity, PIVs do not exist independently, and are used in a diverse set of […]
Abstract Number: C8
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Esophageal varices with bleeding (EVB) are one of the most common causes of deaths in cirrhotic patients in the United States. Over the course of years, studies have reported an increase in the incidence of EVB and is associated with a high risk for morbidity and mortality. Data is lacking with regards to recent […]
Abstract Number: C9
SHM Converge 2022
Background: To evaluate prevalence of non-adherence to breast cancer screening guidelines after bedside educational intervention and informed individualized risk assessment score during an inpatient stay. Methods: A prospective intervention study was conducted among 507 cancer-free (except skin cancer) women aged 50-75 years hospitalized to a general medicine service. Study intervention included one-on-one bedside education via […]
Abstract Number: D1
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Oropharyngeal dysphagia affects up to 86% of hospitalized patients with dementia. Texture-modified food and thickened fluids are the mainstay of dysphagia management in patients with dementia, yet data on whether these diets improve clinical outcomes is lacking. Using a mixed methods approach, this study aimed to evaluate the following: 1) adherence to dysphagia diets […]
Abstract Number: D2
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Collaborative, interdisciplinary teams—including pharmacists—are critical to optimizing inpatient care. One interdisciplinary role played by clinical pharmacists is antibiotic stewardship. While it’s known that acceptance of stewardship recommendations depends on multiple sociobehavioral factors (e.g., hospital culture, hierarchy, professional autonomy), it’s not known what role gender plays in acceptance of antibiotic stewardship recommendations. Thus, to determine […]
Abstract Number: D3
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Communication with consultant teams is critical to the hospitalist workflow, especially in hospitals with multiple levels of hierarchy due to varying training backgrounds and experiences. We aimed to increase knowledge of the communication dynamic between hospitalists and consultant attendings in medical and surgical specialties. Methods: We surveyed Emory Division of Hospital Medicine physicians and Advanced Practice Providers to assess interactions with consultant attendings. Surveys […]
Abstract Number: D4
SHM Converge 2022
Background: As of April 2020, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends one-time Hepatitis C testing for all adults age 18 and over and all pregnant women during every pregnancy. Previous research shows that Emergency Departments (ED) are effective settings for screening and diagnosing individuals for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). The purpose of this […]
Abstract Number: D5
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Serious Illness Conversations (SICs) lead to a better understanding of patient values and preferences, improved patient and family satisfaction, and other benefits. Prognostic awareness and early identification of patients who may benefit from an SIC remains a challenge. Epic’s Risk of Unplanned Readmission (Readmission Risk Score), a composite score (0-100) that includes clinical factors […]
Abstract Number: D7
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Substance use continues to increase in the United States. Substance use has been linked to new onset cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders which lead to hospitalizations. We aimed to assess the association of epidemiology and racial disparities of substance use disorders (SUDs) using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) Database. Methods: A retrospective study of the […]
Abstract Number: D8
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Google searches for hospitals typically yield a Google star rating (GSR). These ratings are an important source of information for consumers. The degree to which GSRs are associated with traditional quality measures has not been evaluated recently. We sought to characterize the relationship between a hospital’s GSR, its Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers […]