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Abstract Number: 39
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Multidisciplinary rounding (MDR) is a necessary component to safe and effective patient care and discharge during hospitalization. However, there are many barriers to daily MDR that can limit the effectiveness of the team. An interdisciplinary needs assessment of MDR at our institution revealed poor communication on plan of care and limited understanding of interdisciplinary […]
Abstract Number: 40
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Improving a patient’s experience with the health care system improves outcomes of care. Glickman et al found that higher patient satisfaction is associated with improved adherence and lower inpatient mortality rates. Boulding et al found that higher patient satisfaction was associated with lower 30- day readmission rates for patients with heart failure, acute MI […]
Abstract Number: 42
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Discharge planning should begin at the time of admission and, among its many purposes, involves preparing patients for the transition out of the hospital. Unfortunately, many hospitalized patients do not understand or agree with their provider about their discharge plan, including the timing and location of dismissal. When patients and their providers do not […]
Abstract Number: 43
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Patient-centered communication has been associated with positive patient outcomes such as improved patient understanding and adherence to therapy. Teaching patient-centered care (PCC) and communication throughout a hospital stay, with an emphasis on understanding each patient’s perspective and circumstances, is a focus on one of four general inpatient medicine services at our hospital. We did […]
Abstract Number: 63
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Management of the hospitalized cancer patient represents unique challenges: delivery of complex, specialized medical management to a growing population, compounded by intense scrutiny of patient preference and goals of care. Historically, these patients have been admitted to a subspecialist’s service, but many institutions have now transitioned to a hospitalist-driven care model. Limited research suggests […]
Abstract Number: 68
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Introduction : A Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (MOST) form, adopted by the state of Texas in 2014, is similar to Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST/MOLST) form in other states. It translates patient preferences for CPR, critical care, assisted nutrition, and transfer between healthcare facilities into a physician order set. Previous […]
Abstract Number: 306
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Inter-hospital transfer (IHT, the transfer of patients between hospitals) exposes patients to risks of discontinuity of care, including errors in communication. However, the association between communication among providers during IHT and patient outcomes has yet to be rigorously studied due to limitations of administrative data to adequately capture quality of communication. In this study, […]
Abstract Number: 342
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: With 81% of Americans having access to smartphones (1) and 58% using the internet for health related questions (2), there is a need for online resources to prepare patients and families for common experiences in the inpatient setting. The creation of Web based sites for patients and caregivers, such as TheHospitalizedPatient.com, attempts to fill […]
Abstract Number: 343
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Healthcare organizations are increasingly seeking to improve physician well-being to combat rates of physician burnout. The Stanford Wellness Framework details a multi-pronged solution which includes three domains: personal resilience, culture of wellness, and efficiency of practice. Enhanced communication skills can improve patient-provider relationships and foster personal resilience, while improving efficiency in practice and contributing […]
Abstract Number: 344
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Effective nurse-physician communication is imperative to safe, patient-centered care. Poor communication can lead to adverse events, ranging from near misses to patient deaths. It is important for information to be accurate and timely. In addition to patient safety, there are financial implications to poor communication. According to a 2015 study, communication failures in the […]