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Abstract Number: 16
RECHARGING THE DISCHARGE PROCESS: A QUANTITATIVE APPROACH TO THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY MODEL
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Delays in the discharge of the hospital ward patients cause a backlog for new admissions from the Emergency Department, and transfers from the Intensive Care Units and telemetry units. This bottleneck unnecessarily increases overall resource utilization and also negatively impacts patient care and satisfaction. Therefore, our Internal Medicine Residency Program aimed through this quality […]
Abstract Number: 16
RECHARGING THE DISCHARGE PROCESS: A QUANTITATIVE APPROACH TO THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY MODEL
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Delays in the discharge of the hospital ward patients cause a backlog for new admissions from the Emergency Department, and transfers from the Intensive Care Units and telemetry units. This bottleneck unnecessarily increases overall resource utilization and also negatively impacts patient care and satisfaction. Therefore, our Internal Medicine Residency Program aimed through this quality […]
Abstract Number: 388
A CALL TO ACTION: IMPROVING THE IMPROVEMENT CONFERENCE
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Morbidity and Mortality Conference (MMC) has been recognized as a valuable educational resource in training programs to improve patient safety. Traditional MMCs are often poorly defined in terms of format, goals, and outcomes, leading to ineffective reflection, discussion and action. Increasing evidence suggests that a structured and transparent approach to MMCs results in measurable […]
Abstract Number: 388
Graves' Disease — a Rare Cause of Acute Myopericarditis?
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: This is the case of a 26‐year‐old woman who presented to the ED with complaints of sudden‐onset sharp substernal chest pain radiating to her back and neck for 1 day. The pain was worse with deep inspiration, supine position and alleviated with leaning forward. Review of symptoms was notable for lethargy and weight […]
Abstract Number: 431
MULTIDISCIPLINARY QUALITY IMPROVEMENT MODALITIES IN REDUCING 30 DAYS HEART FAILURE READMISSION RATES IN A COMMUNITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity among general population despite recent advancements in goal-directed therapies. The advent of mechanical circulatory devices, the increased availability and improvement in heart transplant techniques have improved some metrics; however, CHF patients continue to have multiple readmissions for acute exacerbations. The frequency of […]
Abstract Number: 431
Septic Arthritis of the Pubic Symphysis in a Young Athlete: Commonly Misdiagnosed
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: Septic arthritis of the pubic symphysis is a rare condition that can affect healthy young athletes or women who have undergone a urologic or gynecologic surgery. It is usually misdiagnosed with osteitis pubis, a sterile inflammation of the pubic symphysis in young athletes due to repetitive or strenuous activities. It accounts for fewer […]
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