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Abstract Number: 135
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Research suggests that COPD patients with low peak inspiratory flow rate (PIFR,
Abstract Number: 137
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Limited hospital capacity continues to be one of the major challenges to health care in hospitals in the US and the developed word. This problem manifests in a variety of ways in multiple settings starting with prolonged emergency room wait times and left without being seen rates, prolonged ED boarding time, and elective surgery […]
Abstract Number: 144
SHM Converge 2021
Background: Bronchiolitis is one of the most common reasons for hospitalizations in children with > 100,000 admissions each year. High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy has been widely adopted to treat bronchiolitis with increasing use outside of the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The use of oral feeding while on HFNC has been questioned due to […]
Abstract Number: 149
SHM Converge 2021
Background: For hospitalists rounding on inpatient units, admitting new patients at varying times through the day greatly disrupts workflow efficiency. Deferring these admissions to the next shift can result in delays in patient care. Admitting teams dedicated to the needs of new patients offer a potential solution. Methods: A quality improvement project was conducted on […]
Abstract Number: 172
SHM Converge 2024
Background: High flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is a non-invasive oxygen delivery system commonly used in emergency rooms, pediatric intensive care units (PICU), and pediatric wards for respiratory illnesses. Previously, HFNC was strictly managed in the ICU, but this is becoming less common as more pediatric wards have initiated its use. Questions have arisen regarding the […]
Abstract Number: 196
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Keeping admitted patients in the emergency room (ER) carries negative operational and clinical consequences. Prolonged stays reduce ER bed turnover, thereby limiting access for other patients. Furthermore prolonged ER length of stay (LOS) has shown to be an independent risk factor for 30 day mortality for admitted patients. For these reasons, Veterans Affairs (VA) […]
Abstract Number: 218
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Hospital crowding and subsequent resource strain have been associated with worse patient outcomes and increased length of stay (1–3). As pediatric hospitals face an overwhelming respiratory illness surge in the wake of the COVID pandemic (4–6), improving hospital patient flow is all the more critical. Nonetheless, a substantial proportion of patients, nearly 1 in […]
Abstract Number: 236
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates over 1.2 million Americans are living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Of those, approximately 14% are unaware of their HIV-positive status. In 2014, most hospitals adopted some form of Electronic Health Records (EHR) and one year later, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services extended […]
Abstract Number: 252
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Understanding patient readiness for discharge requires communication between the many disciplines who care for patients. Team members use different tools in the electronic health record (EHR) to document and communicate discharge-related information, which can result in inefficient communication, delays in discharge, and adverse patient outcomes. EHR-based discharge coordination tools have potential to improve discharge […]
Abstract Number: 256
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Increased hospital capacity causes significant strain on medical institutions. Patients who are clinically ready for discharge but “stuck” awaiting post-acute resources are thought to contribute to this capacity strain. Here, we aim to provide a clinically relevant measurement of the prevalence (proportion of patients) and weight (proportion of days) for patients who have spent […]