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Plenary Presentations
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Hospital-acquired delirium is serious, leading to increased falls, pressure ulcers, length of stay, cost, patient institutionalization, and patient and caregiver distress. In addition, it is associated with mortality rates as high as 35-40% within one year in older patients who develop delirium. Programs targeted at delirium prevention and treatment may affect these outcomes. We […]
Plenary Presentations
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Hospital-acquired delirium is serious, leading to increased falls, pressure ulcers, length of stay, cost, patient institutionalization, and patient and caregiver distress. In addition, it is associated with mortality rates as high as 35-40% within one year in older patients who develop delirium. Programs targeted at delirium prevention and treatment may affect these outcomes. We […]
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: 14
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Endoscopies are commonly performed in the inpatient setting, and successful completion frequently requires close coordination among nurses, hospitalists, gastroenterologists, and anesthesiologists. Given the complexity of this multidisciplinary involvement, as well as variability in patient factors like clinical stability and presentation, endoscopies are prone to delays. These delays may cause frustration amongst care providers and […]
Abstract Number: 17
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Excessive daily routine laboratory testing for hospitalized patients is a contributor to poor hospital sleep, iatrogenic anemia, and excessive costs. Recommendations from the Choosing Wisely™ campaign specifically state to avoid sleep interruptions for routine care (American Academy of Nursing) and to avoid routine labs for stable patients (Society of Hospital Medicine). The purpose of […]
Abstract Number: 34
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Joint Commission has identified “communication” as the third most frequent root cause of sentinel events.1 Alpha-numeric pagers are common for communication among healthcare professionals. Pagers are not HIPAA compliant and communication through pagers often lacks sufficient information for effective communication.2 Because pager communication is one-way, closed loop communication requires a return telephone call, disrupting […]
Abstract Number: 49
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Developing effective tools which enhance patient-physician communication is crucial to improving the patient experience. Existing research has shown that there are several components which are central to effective communication, including creating a good interpersonal relationship, facilitating exchange of information, and including patients in decision making. Based on our experience at an underserved community hospital […]
Abstract Number: 66
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: At the University of Colorado, we developed the ‘Health Innovations Scholars Program’ (HISP), a 5-week intensive training program for pre-clinical medical students who seek to lead innovative transformation of the healthcare system. The program focuses on quality improvement, patient safety, leadership skills, design-thinking, and change management delivered through didactic sessions and applied to an […]
Abstract Number: 134
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Hospital medicine groups are often quickly expanding, which causes strategic planning to focus primarily on clinical needs and staffing. It can be difficult to find opportunities for goal setting where consensus within the group can be achieved. This is made even more difficult by the typical hospitalist group providing 24/7/365 coverage, so at no […]
Abstract Number: 143
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Patient & Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) are groups of patients and caregivers who share their overall experiences of care and perspectives on specific topics with hospital leaders at regular meetings. PFACs provide a crucial supplemental layer of feedback to hospitals outside of HCAHPS survey data and post-discharge phone calls. Hospital Medicine specific PFACs are […]