Meeting
Abstract Number: 63
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: One key factor cited in physician burnout discussion is the rigid block scheduling that has become ubiquitous for Hospital Medicine. For years, nursing has allowed self-scheduling to improve work life balance and abate burnout with good success per the literature. Recent commentary by leaders in Hospital Medicine has piqued the interest in further evaluation […]
Abstract Number: 133
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Many pediatric hospitalist programs in community hospitals around the country function with a 24-hour shift model for 24/7 coverage. This creates significant discontinuity and daily inefficiencies in patient care. Furthermore, there is a robust amount of adult literature that points to the benefits of both inpatient and outpatient continuity of care. When our community […]
Abstract Number: J14
SHM Converge 2022
Background: The field of hospital medicine has grown significantly, warranting investigation of staffing models to maximize outcomes and promote patient safety. Handoffs are a source of increased risk for patients and result in longer lengths of stay, increases in error, and missed items for follow up. Our current hospital medicine model uses specialized care teams […]