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Leigh Vaughan, MD

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    Patients Overwhelmingly Prefer Inpatient Boarding to ED Boarding

    October 28, 2014

    Clinical question: When hallway boarding is required, do patients prefer inpatient units over the ED? Background: ED crowding is associated with patient dissatisfaction, ambulance diversion, delays in care, medical errors, and higher mortality rates.

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    Surgical Readmission Rate Variation Dependent on Surgical Volume, Surgical Mortality Rates

    October 28, 2014

    Clinical question: What factors determine rates of readmission after major surgery? Background: Reducing hospital readmission rates has become a national priority. The U.S.

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    Higher Continuity of Care Results in Lower Rate of Preventable Hospitalizations

    October 28, 2014

    Clinical question: Is continuity of care related to preventable hospitalizations among older adults? Background: Preventable hospitalizations cost approximately $25 billion annually in the U.S.

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    Characteristics and Impact of Hospitalist-Staffed, Post-Discharge Clinic

    October 28, 2014

    Clinical question: What effect does a hospitalist-staffed, post-discharge clinic have on time to first post-hospitalization visit? Background: Hospital discharge is a well-recognized care transition that can leave patients vulnerable to morbidity and re-hospitalization.

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    Prednisolone, Pentoxifylline, and Survival of Patients with Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis

    October 28, 2014

    Clinical question: Does the addition of pentoxifylline to prednisolone improve six-month mortality compared to prednisolone alone in patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis? Background: Prednisolone improves liver function and reduces inflammation in patients with alcoholic hepatitis.

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    Turning for Ulcer Reduction: A Multi-Site Randomized Clinical Trial in Nursing Homes

    October 28, 2014

    Clinical question: Is there a difference between repositioning intervals of two, three, or four hours in pressure ulcer formation in nursing home residents on high-density foam mattresses? Background: Pressure ulcer formation in nursing home residents is a common problem.

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    Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States, 2013

    October 28, 2014

    Clinical question: What antibiotic-resistant bacteria are the greatest threats for the next 10 years? Background: Two million people suffer antibiotic-resistant infections yearly, and 23,000 die each year as a result.

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    CDC Identifies Greatest Antibiotic Resistance Threats of Next Decade in U.S.

    February 19, 2014

    Agency recommends four core actions to combat spread of infections, resistant bacteria

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    Hospitalist Reviews of New Research on Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Pressure Ulcers, Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis, and More

    February 1, 2014

    Also reviewed this month: surgical readmission rates, preventable hospitalizations, hospitalist-staffed post-discharge clinics

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