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Search Results for Mortality
Abstract Number: 297
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Traditional review approaches to inpatient mortality remain flawed. M&M conferences, administrative data analysis, and chart review do not effectively leverage the frontline perspective, are frequently delayed, and may be perceived as punitive if not peer review protected. Purpose: We developed an electronic mortality review tool that would: (1) permit rapid review of all inpatient […]
Abstract Number: 314
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: After a patient death, experienced physicians have reported feelings of sadness, guilt, and self-doubt. Residents and interns experience a strong emotional impact to these deaths as well, and previous studies have shown that they only feel adequately supported 50% of the time. Residents feel more supported by their attendings and are better able to […]
Abstract Number: 332
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Sepsis is a leading cause of death in US hospitals, and is a major contributor to hospital mortality and length of stay. Much has been done in hospitals nationwide to identify and treat sepsis early. Similarly, at Bridgeport Hospital, a clinical redesign was initiated to identify and act on patients with signs of sepsis […]
Abstract Number: 399
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Advancement of patient care can necessitate inter-hospital transfers to another facility. The inter-hospital transferring process can pose inherent risks to the patient due to the transition of care, as well as increase overall cost for the healthcare system. Reviewing cases of mortality after inter-hospital transfer can identify opportunities to improve patient safety and efficiency […]