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Abstract Number: 34
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Electronic health applications that aim to share personalized medical information with patients are not frequently found in hospital settings. These inpatient applications can empower patients and caregivers to review and monitor their most updated medical information and improve communication between patients and their providers (such as clinicians, nurses, case managers etc.). However, these applications […]
Abstract Number: 35
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Hospitalists increasingly rely upon electronic handoff tools to communicate important patient care information. Our institution transitioned from a paper/verbal handoff process to a completely electronic system in April 2017 for day-to-night patient care handoff. In the fall of 2016, the same system had been adopted for end-of-week service change. Purpose: This study set out […]
Abstract Number: 37
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Multidisciplinary team-based care is a novel concept in hospital medicine where, healthcare team members representing multiple disciplines collaborate to develop patient care plans. Multiple published studies have shown that team-based care is associated with improved length of stay (LOS) and increased staff satisfaction but the data on patient safety and patient satisfaction is conflicting. […]
Abstract Number: 38
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: The use of whiteboards in the inpatient setting has become increasingly prevalent as a potentially effective tool for prevention of communication failures and improved multidisciplinary care. Provider and nursing surveys indicate that this tool is useful when utilized, however the true impact on patient satisfaction outcomes remains unclear. Moreover, little is known about the […]
Abstract Number: 58
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Optimal patient care requires excellent patient communication skills. These skills are associated with improved patient satisfaction and adherence and may positively impact overall patient care and reduction in readmissions. Standardized patients (SPs) are commonly used in Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education; however, their use for faculty education is uncommon, despite being considered an effective […]
Abstract Number: 71
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Interdisciplinary communication, quality improvment, and patient safety, are integral components to providing quality healthcare. Furthermore, the ACGME recognizes the importance of the learning and working environment, a culture of safety, and providing opportunities for learners to participate in interprofessional quality improvement activities which it designates as a core program requirement. At the University of […]
Abstract Number: 165
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Accurate medication reconciliation during transitions of care can decrease medication related adverse drug events. The Joint Commission has prioritized medication reconciliation as one of the national patient safety goals. Effective pharmacist-physician-patient collaboration can improve the medication reconciliation process and thus medication safety for hospitalized patients Purpose: 1. Develop a standardized provider-pharmacist discharge medication reconciliation […]
Abstract Number: 179
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Medical students and interns are the primary communicators during pediatric patient- and family-centered rounds (PFCR). Presenter empowerment actions (PEAs) represent behaviors that empower presenters during PFCR to deliver effective, patient- and family-centered care. Third year (M3) and fourth year (M4) medical students are not formally trained on PEAs and their use of PEAs has […]
Abstract Number: 188
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Discharge education is a key component of safe transition from inpatient to outpatient care in the pediatric population. Project IMPACT (Improving Pediatric Patient-Centered Care Transitions) is a multi-site quality improvement project developed to improve care transitions for pediatric patients using a transition bundle. One bundle element focuses on thorough discharge education (DE) and the […]
Abstract Number: 292
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) has become an integral part of the physical examination and a valuable diagnostic tool. POCUS is unique among medical technologies in that it requires physical co-location of the provider and patient. Previous studies have shown the value of shared decision-making between patients and providers requiring a mutual understanding of […]