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Search Results for Quality
Abstract Number: K8
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Bone marrow biopsies (BMB) are a relatively frequent procedure needed in the inpatient setting, especially in a tertiary care center. BMB are a straightforward procedure with a generally low complication rate. In lieu of using specialists (eg, oncologists) or computed tomography (CT) guidance with radiology, procedure-focused hospitalists can provide an excellent option for doing […]
Abstract Number: P9
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Central venous catheters (CVC), including temporary dialysis catheters, are a relatively frequent procedure needed in the inpatient setting. Historically in our institution, CVC have been placed in the intensive care unit (ICU) by critical care staff or in the radiology suite by interventional radiology staff. The reasons for this placement preference have included the […]
Abstract Number: B15
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Fewer hospitalized patients are discharged per day on weekends as compared to weekdays.1 Hospital medicine groups have implemented quality improvement (QI) initiatives to increase weekend discharges, however, the factors contributing to lower rates of weekend discharges are not well-described.2 To better understand contributors to missed opportunities for weekend discharge, we analyzed patients discharged on […]
Abstract Number: B21
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is the 8th leading cause of death in the United States, causing 100,000 deaths annually. Each CLABSI costs about $56,000 per patient and increases length of hospital stay by an average of 3 weeks. Femoral lines have been shown to have the highest risk of infection compared to […]
Abstract Number: C14
SHM Converge 2022
Background: The AHRQ-funded REdesigning SystEms to Improve Teamwork and Quality for Hospitalized Patients (RESET) study was designed to improve teamwork and quality for hospitalized patients by providing mentorship and resources to hospitals as they implemented 5 interventions, which included (1) Unit-based Physician Teams, (2) Unit Nurse-Physician Co-leadership, (3) Enhanced Interprofessional Rounds, (4) Unit-level Performance Reports, […]
Abstract Number: C22
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Georgetown professor Cal Newport coined the term “deep work” to describe the type of focus that allows high performance on cognitively demanding tasks that is only possible when one is free from distraction. High levels of attention and focus have been tied to increased creativity, improved work satisfaction, and higher quality of work. Some […]
Abstract Number: D14
SHM Converge 2022
Background: United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends clinicians provide smoking cessation counseling and interventions to all smokers and lung cancer screening with low dose CT scan for high-risk individuals. We aimed to determine the prevalence of smoking cessation counseling and lung cancer screening rate at the residents’ clinic and implement a multimodal plan to […]
Abstract Number: D22
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Quality Improvement (QI) is a methodology for solving complex systems problems, and QI methods have been adapted from industry and spread widely across healthcare over the past two decades. QI methods are particularly well-suited for examining clinical processes for effectiveness, reliability, and efficiency. However, Design Thinking (DT) is a problem solving methodology that applies […]
Abstract Number: E14
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Readmissions are costly to the healthcare system have been associated with low patient satisfaction scores, longer length of stay, and higher mortality. Identifying and addressing patient needs at the time of transitioning care from the inpatient to outpatient setting has the potential to reduce readmission rates. The purpose of our project was to develop […]
Abstract Number: E19
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Rapid response teams (RRT) are critical to the timely and appropriate management of acutely decompensating patients within many hospital systems. In the academic setting, the vital role of RRT leader is often filled by a resident physician who may lack the necessary medical knowledge and experience to initiate timely management for these patients. 100% […]