Meeting
Abstract Number: J14
SHM Converge 2022
Background: The field of hospital medicine has grown significantly, warranting investigation of staffing models to maximize outcomes and promote patient safety. Handoffs are a source of increased risk for patients and result in longer lengths of stay, increases in error, and missed items for follow up. Our current hospital medicine model uses specialized care teams […]
Abstract Number: J16
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Transitions of care from one service to another are a precarious time with risk of adverse events, medical errors, and clinician dissatisfaction. Every handoff involves transferring information and responsibility for a patient from one physician to another. The appropriateness of transfer is critical to safe patient care. The transfer process from an intensive care […]