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Abstract Number: 457
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Physical (PT) and Occupational therapy (OT) are valuable entities, but are overused in hospitals. There is limited published literature on the appropriate utilization of PT and OT evaluations in hospitals. Analysis of all PT/OT referrals for 2018 at NewYork Presbyterian Weill Cornell showed that PT/OT orders were part of the admit order set. These […]
Abstract Number: 462
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Given the shift-based nature of modern hospital medicine, block schedules where physicians are on clinical service for a defined period of time are common place. As such, end-of-service handoffs are a routine element of hospital medicine practice. Like handoffs to an overnight cross-covering physician, end-of-service handoffs pose a risk to patients if critical information […]
Abstract Number: 467
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Discharge planning and transition of care (TOC) is a crucial process for inpatient teams hoping to optimize patient experience and outcomes. Feedback from patients prior to leaving the hospital identifies several areas for improvement, as there are often misunderstandings about hospital courses and treatment plans. Such confusion leads to poor TOC. The Hospital Consumer […]
Abstract Number: 595
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 68-year-old Caucasian male with a history of stage IV follicular lymphoma treated with rituximab and bendamustine presented with generalized malaise, weakness, and acute encephalopathy of two weeks.He was hypotensive and his exam showed dry mucous membranes and poor skin turgor. Laboratory examination was remarkable for: creatinine 7.6 mg/dL, AST and ALT 691 […]
Abstract Number: 638
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 60 year old female with past medical history of chronic migraines presents with chief complaint of nausea and vomiting, with associated headache and malaise. She reports recent emergency room visit two weeks prior at an outside hospital for a “cold” with stomach pain. She was told she had a urinary tract infection […]
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Abstract Number: Oral
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: High levels of interprofessional collaboration and communication have been shown to lead to better patient safety outcomes, improved patients’ satisfaction and quality of care, as well as higher job satisfaction for doctors and nurses alike. Yet, challenges to nurse-doctor collaborations exist. One way of improving interprofessional collaboration may be through structured co-teaching by nurses […]