Meeting
Abstract Number: 414
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: As the aging population with multiple comorbidities continues to grow in our country, appropriate resource utilization and efficiency of care remain a priority for many acute care facilities to reduce hospital acquired debility, healthcare costs, and improve patient experience. The physical therapist’s assessment of the patient’s functional capacity plays a crucial role in discharge […]
Abstract Number: 447
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: As hospital reimbursement models and publicly available CMS ratings place a stronger emphasis on improved patient throughput, safety, and satisfaction, it has become increasingly important for hospitals to develop cohesive care teams aligned with these goals. At our 800-bed quaternary care hospital located in suburban New York, care had historically been quite heterogeneous, with […]