Meeting
Oral Presentations
Abstract Number: Oral
SHM Converge 2021
Background: Procedural complications are a common source of adverse events in hospitalized patients(1, 2). In academic centers, bedside procedures have traditionally been performed by trainees, often without experienced proceduralist supervision, or referred to interventional radiology or consultant services, often with an associated delay in procedure performance. Many trainees report discomfort with their skill in performing […]
Abstract Number: 251
SHM Converge 2021
Background: COVID-19 has drastically changed medical school curriculum across the country. In March, the AAMC recommended pausing clinical activities for all medical students [1]. In response, the University of New Mexico School of Medicine (UNM SOM) transitioned to a virtual curriculum and implemented a four-week virtual public health course on COVID-19, followed by virtual clerkships […]
Abstract Number: 305
SHM Converge 2021
Background: Medicine procedure services (MPS) have been shown to increase Internal Medicine (IM) procedure volume, procedure completion rates, adherence to best practice safety measures, resident involvement, and resident satisfaction. However, deployment of MPS can be challenging as it requires significant lead time for ensuring skillset consistency, provider scheduling, and developing referral sources. At the same […]
Abstract Number: 307
SHM Converge 2021
Background: De-implementation of low-value services remains a challenge in healthcare. Research has shown that Choosing Wisely recommendations are ineffective in reducing low value care alone, and more robust interventions are needed. Additionally, most of the published efforts of reducing unnecessary inpatient services are done in smaller settings within a single hospital. Furthermore, initiatives in resource […]
Oral Presentations
Abstract Number: Oral
SHM Converge 2021
Background: Procedural complications are a common source of adverse events in hospitalized patients(1, 2). In academic centers, bedside procedures have traditionally been performed by trainees, often without experienced proceduralist supervision, or referred to interventional radiology or consultant services, often with an associated delay in procedure performance. Many trainees report discomfort with their skill in performing […]