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Abstract Number: 342
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: With 81% of Americans having access to smartphones (1) and 58% using the internet for health related questions (2), there is a need for online resources to prepare patients and families for common experiences in the inpatient setting. The creation of Web based sites for patients and caregivers, such as TheHospitalizedPatient.com, attempts to fill […]
Abstract Number: 343
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Healthcare organizations are increasingly seeking to improve physician well-being to combat rates of physician burnout. The Stanford Wellness Framework details a multi-pronged solution which includes three domains: personal resilience, culture of wellness, and efficiency of practice. Enhanced communication skills can improve patient-provider relationships and foster personal resilience, while improving efficiency in practice and contributing […]
Abstract Number: 344
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Effective nurse-physician communication is imperative to safe, patient-centered care. Poor communication can lead to adverse events, ranging from near misses to patient deaths. It is important for information to be accurate and timely. In addition to patient safety, there are financial implications to poor communication. According to a 2015 study, communication failures in the […]
Abstract Number: 344
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Direct hospital admissions from outside emergency departments and hospitals comprise a large proportion of admissions to tertiary medical centers. Clinical stability in these acutely ill patients can fluctuate, even during transport to a receiving medical center. Here, we report data obtained as part of an internal quality improvement initiative to identity clinical criteria present […]
Abstract Number: 345
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Patients discharged to post-acute care facilities are at higher risk for re-admissions compared to those discharged home. Mount Sinai Hospital (MSH) discharges a significant number of patients to Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center (TCC), a post-acute care nursing facility in Manhattan. In 2013, MSH discharges by the hospitalist service to TCC had an average […]
Abstract Number: 345
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Unnecessary laboratory orders are a well-known contributor to healthcare cost. Our residents identified “fear of attending” as a barrier to more mindful lab ordering. This project focused on educating attending physicians on high-value care and promoting resident-attending discussions. Purpose: Data was collected via anonymous pre and post-intervention survey (designed by the study team). Participants […]
Abstract Number: 345
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: As our healthcare system shifts towards a patient satisfaction model, programs focusing on improving physician communication skills have been on the rise. Many of these programs have focused on outpatient providers as it can be more difficult to capture provider-patient communication in the inpatient setting. Most of the patient feedback obtained for inpatient providers […]
Abstract Number: 346
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Timely and efficient communication between pharmacists and physician providers in the hospital setting is integral to patient care. Inpatient care involves discussions regarding medication dosing, timing, contraindications, side-effect surveillance, and medication reconciliation during admission and discharge, often requiring pharmacy consultation. The current system of communication in our institution relies on electronic pages to be […]
Abstract Number: 347
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Late afternoon hospital discharges contribute to admission delays, leading to occupancy increase and increased length of stay. However, prominent workplace barriers often exist towards improvement initiatives that target early discharge. Team members cite timing of rounds, absence of early discharge support resources, communication breakdowns, and increased daytime admission volume as barriers to change. Furthermore, […]
Abstract Number: 348
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: There is often little communication across inpatient medicine teams at a busy academic medical center. Although teams comprise trainees across many levels, individual teams often work in parallel without relating shared challenges and experiences. This can be isolating, and practicing in such silos can propagate systems issues and contribute to burn out. Purpose: Create […]