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Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Physician shortage and healthcare access is a serious issue in rural America with reports estimating a shortage of more than 45,000 physicians by 2025. The rural and the underserved communities are predominantly served by International Medical Graduates (IMGs). Majority of the IMG physicians work are on a J1 waiver, National Interest Waiver (NIW) program […]
Oral Presentations
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Despite a public health crisis – over 500,000 individuals have died from opioid overdoses since 2000 – and the availability of effective therapies, most patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) are not offered treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), such as with buprenorphine, is associated with significantly higher rates of abstinence and follow-up, lower rates of […]
Oral Presentations
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Physician shortage and healthcare access is a serious issue in rural America with reports estimating a shortage of more than 45,000 physicians by 2025. The rural and the underserved communities are predominantly served by International Medical Graduates (IMGs). Majority of the IMG physicians work are on a J1 waiver, National Interest Waiver (NIW) program […]
Oral Presentations
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Despite a public health crisis – over 500,000 individuals have died from opioid overdoses since 2000 – and the availability of effective therapies, most patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) are not offered treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), such as with buprenorphine, is associated with significantly higher rates of abstinence and follow-up, lower rates of […]
Abstract Number: 12
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) identified an opportunity to develop and implement prevention strategies to reduce hospital onset C. difficile infections (CDI). Hospital Onset (HO) CDI are included in National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) reporting and included with other hospital-acquired infections as publically reported data. CDI contribute to prolonged hospital stays, inappropriate antimicrobial use, […]
Abstract Number: 44
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Studies regarding patient comprehension have mainly focused on discharge instructions and information, and few studies are available on patients’ comprehension of their treatment while hospitalized. The standards for patient-centered communication by The Joint Commission and the New York State Patients’ Bill of Rights, state that patients should be informed participants in their own health […]
Abstract Number: 80
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: As the volume of inpatient clinical support tasks (non-direct patient care tasks) has increased, there has been increasing frustration amongst the internal medicine residents at our institution with the efficiency and educational value of their inpatient internal medicine ward experience. This is consistent with similar frustrations amongst trainees and hospitalists across the country. “You […]
Abstract Number: 235
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) can be prevented through infection prevention practices and antibiotic stewardship. We found in a 2013 national survey (571 hospitals, 71% response rate) that while infection prevention practices for CDI were common in U.S. hospitals, only 52% had an antibiotic stewardship program (ASP). On 1 January 2017, The Joint Commission required […]
Abstract Number: 357
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) is the most common hospital acquired infection and constitutes upto 40% of all Healthcare Associated infections. Urinary catheter is used in 15% to 25% of hospitalized patients and often utilized for inappropriate indications. Daily risk of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is 3 to 7% with the use of […]
Abstract Number: 802
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 60 year old female was admitted for rapid cognitive and functional decline over 6 weeks. Three months prior, she ceased working as an OR nurse due to depression and emotional outbursts and was being treated by an outpatient psychiatrist for depression. On presentation she was aphasic, echolalic and apraxic with notable outstretched […]