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Search Results for Electronic Health Record
Abstract Number: 4
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Communicating to physicians about electronic health record (EHR) software updates is important for maintaining clinical workflow and preserving patient safety. However, reaching providers with mass e-mails is challenging; the optimal strategy for educating providers about EHR updates remains unclear. Purpose: Modify our communication strategy to improve inpatient physicians’ understanding of EHR software updates. Description: […]
Abstract Number: 15
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Team-based approaches have been broadly promoted to improve healthcare delivery in the U.S. However, few studies have analyzed the complexities of team-based communication in the current healthcare delivery landscape of increasing electronic health record (EHR) use and the rapidly evolving EHR functionalities. Major hurdles to studying effective communication within and between healthcare teams include: […]
Abstract Number: 17
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems are broadly used to support the delivery of patient care and to facilitate communication and coordination among providers. The use of EHR has been demonstrated to improve health care quality and efficiency. However, the impact of how providers utilize EHRs and communicate information in care delivery remains unclear. Specifically, how do […]
Abstract Number: 148
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock combined, are estimated to affect between 650,000 and 750,000 Americans annually, and has an associated mortality rate between 20 to 50%. Early identification of patients with sepsis is critical, as treatment delays are associated with significant increases in mortality. The electronic health record (EHR) contains near-real-time physiologic parameters, […]
Abstract Number: 150
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: In-hospital mortality attributable to sepsis is higher than overall population mortality (Gaieski DF et al, 2013; Dombrovskiy VY, 2007). Furthermore, the rates of severe sepsis are increasing annually (Dombrovskiy VY,2007). Early detection and early intervention have been shown effective at reducing mortality among in-patients (Dombrovskiy VY, 2007). Internal data suggests that the identification of […]
Abstract Number: 227
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Hospital admission presents an important opportunity to engage with patients about goals of care (GOC) and advanced care planning. The significant and sensitive nature of GOC conversations requires that documentation of a patient’s goals be accurate, clear, and easily found in the medical record. This has become increasingly relevant in the setting of frequent […]
Abstract Number: 249
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Clearly documented patient preferences for treatment at the end-of-life may help inform clinical decision-making during future hospitalizations. The electronic health record (EHR) could facilitate easier access to this information. However, little is known about current documentation practices regarding advanced care planning in the EHR. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence […]
Abstract Number: 299
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Driven by meaningful use (MU) incentives, many safety net systems have adopted patient portals, which offer patients online access to their health information. Portal use correlates with increased engagement and better health outcomes, but there are many challenges to effectively engage patients and meet MU metrics in safety net settings. Purpose: We implemented a […]
Abstract Number: 334
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Studies have shown that care transitions represent times of great risk, especially to vulnerable patients; medication reconciliation is a major component of ensuring safe care transitions. Yet, challenges exist to obtaining a best possible home medication list (BPHML) on a provider, patient, and institutional level. Academic hospitals have large pools of in-training providers. Safety […]