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Abstract Number: 114
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: As of December 2015, 49 states initiated the CMS mandated legislation on “Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs.” Yet opiates continue to be commonly prescribed in older adults, despite their well-known risks. This study aims to determine patterns of opiate prescribing, specifically in hospitalized older adults and their impact on outcomes. Methods: This one year retrospective […]
Abstract Number: 122
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Adverse drug events (ADEs) are common during transitions from the hospital to the ambulatory setting, with approximately 20% of patients experiencing an ADE within 30 days of discharge. ADEs are often due to patient misunderstanding of the prescribed medication regimen or non-adherence to the regimen. New approaches are needed to address this problem. Purpose: […]
Abstract Number: 127
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: The systematization of the teaching and training of internal medicine residents should be done with the standardization of techniques, simulations, use of manikins and theoretical lessons. A procedure team was created in a tertiary teaching hospital at south Brazil with the objective of minimizing risks to the patient at the same time optimizing the […]
Abstract Number: 128
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Increased asthma and obesity prevalence are independently associated with health disparities. This study sought to examine the relationship between these two conditions, particularly within the pediatric population at a major inner city teaching hospital. Methods: Patients aged 3 to 18 with a diagnosis of bronchial asthma and at least one hospital encounter for an […]
Abstract Number: 133
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Many pediatric hospitalist programs in community hospitals around the country function with a 24-hour shift model for 24/7 coverage. This creates significant discontinuity and daily inefficiencies in patient care. Furthermore, there is a robust amount of adult literature that points to the benefits of both inpatient and outpatient continuity of care. When our community […]
Abstract Number: 144
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Health care expenditures in the United States have been increasing exponentially while hospital care accounts for one-third of the costs. Approximately 18% of hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries are being readmitted within 30 days following their discharge. As a quality measure, penalties for high readmission rates are inversely affecting the reimbursements. Currently, research on the factors […]
Abstract Number: 152
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Although 1 in 10 people suffer from chronic insomnia, the prevalence among hospitalized patients is likely higher, due to common comorbidities such as depression and chronic pain in this population. We aimed to assess the prevalence of undiagnosed insomnia among hospitalized adults and examine the associations between severity of insomnia and in-hospital sleep duration […]
Abstract Number: 153
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Cardiac readmissions are an ever expanding burden spanning from patients, to hospitals, all the way up to the national healthcare system. Currently, there is a lack of consensus regarding appropriate inpatient screening tests for identifying patients at high risk for readmission, as well as peri-hospitalization disease management regimens aiming to prevent readmissions. Our clinical […]
Abstract Number: 173
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Hospitalized patients have significantly reduced ambulation, which leads to decreased muscle strength, coordination, and balance, all which increase the risk of falls. According to the Joint Commission, hundreds of thousands of patients fall in hospitals every year, resulting in injury in 30% to 50% of cases. Serious injuries, such as fractures, subdural hematomas, excessive […]
Abstract Number: 182
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Compared with patients in the community, patients acutely hospitalized are at higher risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE), contributing to patient morbidity and mortality and healthcare costs. The need for thromboprophylaxis for post-surgical patients is well-known and the importance of thromboprophylaxis for acutely-ill hospitalized medicine patients has been increasingly accepted. We aimed to analyze […]