Meeting
Abstract Number: 414
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: As the aging population with multiple comorbidities continues to grow in our country, appropriate resource utilization and efficiency of care remain a priority for many acute care facilities to reduce hospital acquired debility, healthcare costs, and improve patient experience. The physical therapist’s assessment of the patient’s functional capacity plays a crucial role in discharge […]
Abstract Number: 437
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: In the quest to improve patient satisfaction scores, providers and health systems alike are frustrated with the inability to obtain real-time satisfaction data. Indeed, HCAHPS data lags by six months, and makes it exceedingly difficult to provide real-time feedback to physicians on their communication with patients. As a result, we developed a patient-centered audit […]
Abstract Number: 445
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: When used optimally, technology should serve as a tool for clinicians, not an obstacle. Yet according to a recent study by the Mayo Clinic, Electronic Health Records (EHR) score in the bottom nineth percentile of technologies when evaluated for usability. This lack of usability can lead to increased documenting times, workflow bottlenecks, and physician […]