Meeting
Abstract Number: 464
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Length of stay (LOS) is an important quality indicator and has significant financial implications and impact on hospital throughput. Geriatric Fracture Center (GFC) is a co-management program between Hospital Medicine and Orthopedic for patients who are age 60 and above with fragility fracture. Delays in skilled nursing facility (SNF) rehabilitation placement are a major […]
Abstract Number: 466
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Despite significant efforts, sepsis remains a common cause of hospital readmissions nationwide, and patients are often readmitted within two weeks after their index admission. Not only are patients who develop sepsis often chronically debilitated, sepsis can lead to systemic sequelae that includes functional deconditioning, cognitive impairment, sepsis-induced immunosuppression and inflammation, and cardiovascular risks. This […]
Abstract Number: 467
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Discharge planning and transition of care (TOC) is a crucial process for inpatient teams hoping to optimize patient experience and outcomes. Feedback from patients prior to leaving the hospital identifies several areas for improvement, as there are often misunderstandings about hospital courses and treatment plans. Such confusion leads to poor TOC. The Hospital Consumer […]
Abstract Number: F23
SHM Converge 2022
Background: The period immediately following discharge from a hospital admission is a vulnerable time for patients. Preventable adverse outcomes occur here for various reasons: discontinuity between hospitalists and primary care physicians, changes to medication regimens, and complex discharge instructions [1]. Many of these precipitating factors can be avoided by effective exchange of health information and […]
Abstract Number: J16
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Transitions of care from one service to another are a precarious time with risk of adverse events, medical errors, and clinician dissatisfaction. Every handoff involves transferring information and responsibility for a patient from one physician to another. The appropriateness of transfer is critical to safe patient care. The transfer process from an intensive care […]