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Abstract Number: 366
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) is an unpredictable, catastrophic event affecting approximately 200,000 US adults annually. Best outcomes during IHCA result from focused training and credentialing by AHA (ACLS, BLS). Although hospitalists supervise IHCA, best practices for resuscitation skills, preparedness, plus overall approach remain undefined. Methods: We developed an online survey of IHCA resuscitation responsibilities […]
Abstract Number: 384
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Telemedicine allows for remote patient evaluation and treatment. Traditionally this model has been applied to rural medical centers with physician shortages. Implementation of a telehospitalist program at well-staffed tertiary care centers may streamline services provided by on-site physicians and improve patient satisfaction. Purpose: Successfully implement a telehospitalist consultation service at a tertiary referral hospital, […]
Abstract Number: 391
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is nothing less than a paradigm shift in patient care. The technology has advanced rapidly and the competence in performing, interpreting and utilizing POCUS is extremely variable. There is often an inversion in competence with medical students and residents, in general, having more competence in this modality than many of their […]
Abstract Number: 443
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Academic Medical Centers (AMC) have utilized teams comprised of an attending, resident, interns and medical students to care for hospitalized patients. ACGME work restrictions have reduced the capacity of teaching services. Consequently, most AMCs now rely on direct care Hospital Medicine Services (HMS). Non-clinical tasks (making appointments, faxing for records), traditionally performed by teaching […]
Abstract Number: 444
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: The burden of acute care among cancer patients, estimated to exceed $70B by 2020, represents ~50% of all costs of advanced cancer care and accounts for 70% of nationwide regional variation in these costs. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed value-driven Rule OP-35 includes a mandate to reduce acute care use among […]
Abstract Number: 445
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Increasing number of palliative care patients are cared for by hospitalists, but the value of hospitalist on end-of-life (EOL) care is scarcely reported. The study aims to evaluate the effect of hospitalist care on the intensive care utilization and medical expenditure for end-of-life hospitalizations. Methods: A three-year retrospective observational study was conducted at a […]
Abstract Number: 447
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: As hospital reimbursement models and publicly available CMS ratings place a stronger emphasis on improved patient throughput, safety, and satisfaction, it has become increasingly important for hospitals to develop cohesive care teams aligned with these goals. At our 800-bed quaternary care hospital located in suburban New York, care had historically been quite heterogeneous, with […]
Abstract Number: 456
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Partnership with Regional Medical Centers is a growth strategy for Virginia Mason as well as a service to our patients in the community. It is important to maintain our capacity to provide care to all patients wanting to come to Virginia Mason. Deflections, when we turn away patients from outside transferring hospitals, are expensive […]