Meeting
Abstract Number: 259
SHM Converge 2023
Background: To support patients after hospital discharge, we developed and implemented a 30-day automated text-messaging intervention. The program was piloted in a single practice in Philadelphia, and was associated with a significant reduction in 30 day readmission and utilization of acute care resources. However, we wanted to understand the timing and nature of patient needs […]
Abstract Number: 398
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Early discharge from the hospital improves hospital throughput as well as patient and staff satisfaction. At times, our emergency room tends to board many admitted patients for more than 24 hours, which further distresses our patients and staff. We noticed that the total number of patients leaving the hospital earlier in the day decreased […]