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An electronic alert increased use of rifaximin in patients with cirrhosis who were taking lactulose and were admitted with hepatic encephalopathy.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/06/01/free/a-click-to-improve-cirrhosis-care.htm
1 Jun 2022
Tips on taking transfers from surgery
Talk directly to the surgeon, peek at the wound, and don't be afraid to call with questions, experts advised.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/05/11/free/tips-on-taking-transfers-from-surgery.htm
11 May 2022
MGMA conference coverage: Revenue varies with ownership, EHR use
Gait speed preoperatively predicts cardiac surgery outcomes
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/03/2.htm
3 Nov 2010
Inpatients face risk of long-term medications being discontinued
Patients taking medication for chronic diseases risk those prescriptions being discontinued when they are hospitalized, especially if they are admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU), a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/31/3.htm
31 Aug 2011
Document to defeat malpractice suits
An experienced expert witness offers 10 tips for hospitalists.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/01/document-to-defeat-malpractice-suits.htm
15 Jan 2020
In the News
Best practice advice on generics, postdischarge facilities and spending, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/02/in-the-news.htm
15 Feb 2016
Using medical applications on wards, in clinics
In a fast-paced, interactive session, two speakers reviewed many popular software applications, as well as particularly useful features of electronic health records.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/04/17/3.htm
17 Apr 2013
Intervention in safety-net system failed to reduce overuse of VTE prophylaxis
An order set and best practice advisory in the electronic health record did not significantly affect use of prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism (VTE), but did provide some useful lessons, a study of 11 New York City hospitals found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/04/19/intervention-in-safety-net-system-failed-to-reduce-overuse-of-vte-prophylaxis.htm
19 Apr 2023
Work hours, cardiac rehab, and more
Research summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/10/in-the-news.htm
15 Oct 2020
Acetaminophen doses too high in some hospitalized patients
Some hospitalized patients may be receiving too much acetaminophen, according to a recent study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/21/2.htm
21 Nov 2012