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Abstract Number: 420
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Hospital readmissions are common, detrimental for patients and associated with significant costs for the healthcare system. The aim of this study was to evaluate simplified HOSPITAL score (Aubert et al, 2017) in 30-day non-elective readmission prediction at a Brazilian tertiary care teaching public hospital in Southern Brazil. Methods: Retrospective cohort study including all hospital […]
Abstract Number: 421
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Hospitals are facing increasing pressure to optimize throughput in order to reduce excess length of stay and improve emergency department (ED) boarding times. Improving coordination and throughput in complex organizations with multiple care sites can be particularly challenging. Health systems have implemented numerous initiatives to improve hospital throughput, but these efforts have mainly been […]
Abstract Number: 424
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Like many other health systems, our large, academic, quaternary care center is experiencing a capacity crisis, with increasing number and duration of emergency department boarders. We hypothesized that there is a population of admitted patients who may be appropriately discharged home with timely follow-up and connection with community resources. Purpose: Our project sought to […]
Abstract Number: 425
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: A discharge summary serves as a crucial means of communication between inpatient and outpatient providers. Appropriate transitions of care rely on updates to patient problems, diagnostics, treatment history, and discharge plans. Many studies have identified lacking components in discharge summaries that may lead to poor medical management.In an effort to improve patient transitions of […]
Abstract Number: 426
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Hospital discharge is a complex and dangerous process. The emergence and rapid growth of the Hospitalist specialty with the simultaneous decline of traditional practice models complicates discharges. In light of the discontinuity, it is crucial to build reliable communication tools that facilitate transmission of critical information.The discharge summary is an essential piece of that […]
Abstract Number: 431
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: 434
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Hospital discharge is a complex process for patients, caregivers, and providers. A patients’ understanding of new diagnoses, medications, and appointments improves the capacity for self-care and post-discharge outcomes. A new “Team Discharge” initiative was piloted to improve patients’ understanding of the discharge plan through patient-centeredness and interdisciplinary communication during the critical transition from hospital […]
Abstract Number: 435
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Hospital discharge is a vulnerable moment in healthcare delivery that impacts patient safety and experience. Improving this care transition necessitates a focus on the most error-prone and potentially hazardous parts of the process, including discharge logistics (e.g., transportation), medication safety, follow-up plans, and contingency planning. Many interventions have been investigated to improve discharge processes; […]
Abstract Number: 436
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Our healthcare institution serves a large low-income, minority, and historically underserved population. The shortage of primary care physicians (PCPs) in our city and the high complexity of patients that are cared for by our organization is a challenge. Patients are in need of transitional care our institution and need help to connect to other […]
Abstract Number: 440
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Hospitals globally have been facing unprecedented challenges with patient throughput and capacity, especially in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Efficient discharge processes are integral to improving bed availability and mitigating the negative outcomes associated with patient boarding in emergency departments Purpose: This study evaluates the efficacy of an early morning huddle approach in […]