Background: In the emergency department (ED), patients living in unsafe conditions in the community, who do not have a clinical reason to be admitted, present the physician with a dilemma: admit the patient to the hospital, exposing the patient to the hazards of hospitalization, or have them return to the hazards of their living situation. [...]

Background: The inpatient acute care environment has faced increasing capacity constraints since the COVID-19 pandemic. Factors like deferred care, nursing shortages, and a sicker population contribute to these constraints. Many systems have sought to improve patient flow to alleviate these issues. Efficient patient movement through care steps enhances patient satisfaction, reduces stay length, and minimizes [...]

Background: Inequitable healthcare is delivered to those who are incarcerated and have a history of incarceration. Incarceration has a significant multiplicative impact on the health of those who experience it – worsening outcomes related to chronic illness and shortening life expectancy. Hospital based providers tend to interact sporadically with individuals who are incarcerated, limiting the [...]