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Abstract Number: 342
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Hospital medical groups use various staffing models which systematically affect care continuity during the admission process. Our service changed models of care from a “general model”, where hospitalists who perform hospital rounds and discharges also perform admissions on the same service day, to an “admitter-rounder model”, where service work is divided each day between […]
Abstract Number: 373
SHM Converge 2023
Background: With COVID surge and staffing shortages, there is a significant strain on hospital systems. Emphasis is on throughput, an effective frontline team, and improved patient and provider communication. Interprofessional rounds are a cornerstone of aligning the care teams and formulating a safe discharge plan. Purpose: To achieve timely and effective inter-professional communication and close […]
Abstract Number: 380
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Boarding of admitted patients in the Emergency Department has become an increasingly large problem throughout the country. Longer boarding times are associated with a wide range of adverse effects, ranging from patient discomfort to medical errors and death. Emergency Departments are not designed to provide inpatient care and require frequent diversion of attention and […]
Abstract Number: 390
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Delivering high quality and efficient care is a top priority at our 800-bed quaternary care hospital. We have seen significant improvements in many patient-care domains by implementing hospital-wide standardized interdisciplinary rounds. As part of our ongoing efforts to further improve efficiency and value, we hope to leverage a simple order in our electronic medical […]
Abstract Number: 393
SHM Converge 2023
Background: To date, there are limited reports around the use of well-designed information technology tools to enhance communication during interdisciplinary rounds (IDRs). Computer supported cooperative work (CSCW) is a field that studies the integration of information technology into the workflow of healthcare teams. In collaboration with our technology innovations center, we developed a Microsoft Teams […]
Abstract Number: 396
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Ongoing staffing shortages, high bed occupancy rates and post COVID changes are putting substantial strain not only on the inpatient environment, but also on the Emergency Department (ED). Increase in the number of boarded patients and length of boarding times pose risk to optimal patient care. Across the nation, the role of hospitalist as […]
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: 429
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: The most acute patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) requirean admission to the inpatient setting. A timely triage and admission process can improve the outcomes of these critically ill patients. Forty-six percent of admissions through our ED are admitted across multiple medicine services. We originally utilized a rotating Medical Admitting Resident (MAR) to […]
Abstract Number: 431
SHM Converge 2024
Background: The inpatient acute care environment has faced increasing capacity constraints since the COVID-19 pandemic. Factors like deferred care, nursing shortages, and a sicker population contribute to these constraints. Many systems have sought to improve patient flow to alleviate these issues. Efficient patient movement through care steps enhances patient satisfaction, reduces stay length, and minimizes […]
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 […]