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Abstract Number: 16
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Post hospital discharge review during the transition from hospital to skilled nursing facility (SNF) is critical to avoid medication errors, improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions (1-3). Despite increased integration of electronic health records (EHR) across health entities, communication gaps and discharge-related medication errors still persist (2,4). These challenges can be more predominant […]
Oral Presentations
Abstract Number: 16
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Post hospital discharge review during the transition from hospital to skilled nursing facility (SNF) is critical to avoid medication errors, improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions (1-3). Despite increased integration of electronic health records (EHR) across health entities, communication gaps and discharge-related medication errors still persist (2,4). These challenges can be more predominant […]
Abstract Number: 41
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is the most prevalent substance use disorder, but most patients with AUD do not receive evidence-based medications for AUD (MAUD), including naltrexone or acamprosate. Inpatient addiction consult services (ACS) may offer an opportunity to start medical treatment for hospitalized patients with AUD, but it is unknown if ACS are associated […]
Abstract Number: 117
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been associated with adverse events and increased mortality in patients diagnosed with cirrhosis (1). PPIs are commonly prescribed to patients with cirrhosis who present to the hospital with gastrointestinal bleeds (2). However, guidelines do not suggest routine usage of PPI in patients with cirrhosis without gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) […]
Abstract Number: 149
SHM Converge 2023
Background: The effects of diabetes medications on COVID-19 hospitalization outcomes have not been consistent. We sought to determine the effect of metformin, DPP-4 inhibitors (DPP-4i), and insulin on admission to the intensive care unit (ICU), need for assisted ventilation, development of renal insufficiency, and mortality, in patients admitted with COVID-19 infection after controlling for clinical […]
Abstract Number: 210
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Errors in medication reconciliation frequently occur at transitions of care. Patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are particularly vulnerable to the consequences of these mistakes. An interprofessional team at UVA Health implemented a longitudinal quality improvement (QI) project to reduce medication reconciliation errors for patients discharging from acute care medicine services to SNF. […]
Abstract Number: 319
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Studies, particularly the MARQUIS trial, have demonstrated the value of pharmacist-led medicine reconciliation. At our institution, we partnered with the College of Pharmacy to implement, revise, and grow a novel hospitalist-led transitions of care pharmacy student rotation. Pharmacy students work directly with attending hospitalists to address admission medication reconciliation errors and collaborate in the […]
Abstract Number: 350
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Accurate and reliable medication reconciliation (MedRec) is an indispensable step ensuring patient safety and minimizing medical errors during transitions of care. Yet, it is one of the most challenging aspects in healthcare quality and safety. In fact, inaccurate MedRec accounts for 40 % of medication errors, up to 20% of which result in harm […]
Abstract Number: 355
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Medication reconciliation (MR) is a patient medication verification process performed by providers. Best practices and the intricacies of MR are poorly defined nationally, institutionally, and amongst individual providers. In graduate medical education, the skills of MR are implied and imperative in the Transitions of Care (TOC) Milestones 2.0. Prior institutional studies have indicated only […]
Abstract Number: 362
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Medication reconciliation (MR) is foundational to patient safety during and after a hospital admission. Although many electronic health records (EHRs) have a dedicated space for documenting home medications on admission, use of such EHR sections remains variable. Providers may opt to record the MR only in the admission H&P, which is not easily updated […]