Search results for "Transitions of Care"
The many faces of hospital medicine
International hospitalists share their common and unique experiences and challenges.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/11/29/free/the-many-faces-of-hospital-medicine.htm
29 Nov 2023
Virtual rounds after transfers to SNF identified errors in discharge summaries
Hospitalists at two academic hospitals met weekly with clinicians from skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to discuss patients who had recently been handed off, and they found errors in nearly a quarter of discharge summaries.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/10/11/virtual-rounds-after-transfers-to-snf-identified-errors-in-discharge-summaries.htm
11 Oct 2023
ACP advises on improving transitions of care
The authors of a recent College policy paper talked about how patients can be handed off more safely.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/05/10/acp-advises-on-improving-transitions-of-care.htm
10 May 2023
AHA issues scientific statement on managing atrial fibrillation during hospitalization
Acute manifestations of atrial fibrillation warrant clinical attention during hospitalization, at transitions of care, and over the long term, said the American Heart Association (AHA) statement, which reviewed triggers and treatments for the condition.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/03/22/free/aha-issues-scientific-statement-on-managing-atrial-fibrillation-during-hospitalization.htm
22 Mar 2023
From hospital to overdose
Patients on long-term opioid therapy face increased risk of overdose after discharge. What can hospitalists do to help?
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/03/15/from-hospital-to-overdose.htm
15 Mar 2023
Social drivers of health associated with care, behaviors after stroke hospitalization
One-third of stroke patients didn't achieve an adequate transition of care (based on adherence to medication, follow-up visits, exercise recommendations, diet modification, and cessation of smoking or drug use), according to a study in Florida.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/01/04/social-drivers-of-health-associated-with-care-behaviors-after-stroke-hospitalization.htm
4 Jan 2023
AHA issues scientific statement on ACS in older patients
The American Heart Association (AHA) provided recommended strategies for managing acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients ages 75 years and older.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/12/21/free/aha-issues-scientific-statement-on-acs-in-older-patients.htm
21 Dec 2022
From pediatric to adult hospital care
Treating young adults with chronic childhood conditions poses challenges for hospitalists, whether they're trained in adult medicine or pediatrics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/12/14/from-pediatric-to-adult-hospital-care.htm
14 Dec 2022
Five steps to a better discharge
Research has shown that patients have a few common priorities at discharge, and hospitalists can tweak their practices to make it more likely these desires are fulfilled.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/05/04/free/five-steps-to-a-better-discharge.htm
4 May 2022
Ease up on antipsychotics
Antipsychotics started for an episode of agitation in the ICU are often continued through hospitalization and even after discharge, posing serious health risks to patients, experts say.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/04/06/free/ease-up-on-antipsychotics.htm
6 Apr 2022