News
“I Cough” Could Reduce Post-Operative Pulmonary Complications among Non-Ventilated Patients
November 1, 2013
Does the use of a standardized suite of post-operative pulmonary care guidelines decrease the incidence of adverse pulmonary outcomes in non-ventilated patients?
News
Superficial and Deep/Organ-Space Surgical Site Infections Should Not Be Combined for Quality Measurement
November 1, 2013
What patient-risk factors predict superficial and deep/organ-space surgical site infections (SSIs) following colectomy procedures?
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News
Report on England’s Health System Mirrors Need for Improvement in U.S.
November 1, 2013
Recommended solutions to procedural, systemic problems offer a new way of thinking, acting, living to improve our healthcare industry
Audio
CDC Expert Discusses MRSA Infections and Monitoring for Anti-Microbial Resistance
November 1, 2013
Jean Patel, PhD, deputy director of the Office of Antimicrobial Resistance at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, talks about MRSA infections and the importance of close monitoring for new signs of anti-microbial resistance
News
Pros and Cons of Clinical Observation Units
November 1, 2013
Hospital COUs can prevent inpatient admissions, reduce healthcare costs, and shorten lengths of stay, but the patient-care model has raised concerns
News
Clinical Vignettes 101
November 1, 2013
How to develop, write, and submit a clinical vignette for presentation at a scientific meeting
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Opinion
Massachusetts Hospitalists Experiment with Unit-Based Rounding
November 1, 2013
We're also incorporating multidisciplinary rounds, where the hospitalist, case management, social services, physical therapy, and perhaps pharmacy meet each day and review each patient’s progress through the hospitalization
News
Hospitalist-Led, Post-Discharge Clinic Improves Care Transitions
November 1, 2013
Discharged patients were seen earlier at Denver VA Medical Center clinic than at urgent care facilities, primary-care physician offices
News
Safety WalkRounds at Children’s Hospital Improve Teamwork
November 1, 2013
Engaging staff in team effort improved nurse–physician relationships, workflow, medical safety
News
San Francisco Medical Center Adapts Choosing Wisely List for Waste Reduction Campaign
November 1, 2013
UCSF to focus on healthcare treatments identified by SHM for ABIM Foundation’s cost-cutting initiative
