Background: Large volume preparations that are polyethylene glycol based (such as GoLYTELY and MiraLAX) are the mainstay of bowel preparation regimens at many institutions. Studies have shown that patients prefer lower volume preparations compared to the standard 4 Liters of polyethylene glycol electrolyte solutions (PEG- ELS). Although data has been collected on low volume bowel [...]

Background: Despite multiple studies supporting the safety and efficacy of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV infection, many patients who are at high risk of HIV transmission are not treated with PrEP. HIV risk counseling and the initiation of PrEP have historically been limited to outpatient settings. Inpatient providers frequently encounter patients with [...]

Background: Prioritizing hospital discharges to improve throughput and safety is a common theme in hospital systems. More recently, there has been an increasing importance placed on early discharges. Earlier discharges help to improve flow for admitted patients through the emergency department. In addition, by expediting patient care, patients are able to have their questions answered [...]