Search results for "Quality improvement"
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
Sepsis improvement program widened disparities between white and black patients
An analysis of New York State's sepsis reporting initiative found overall improved rates of compliance with three-hour sepsis protocols, but significantly lower rates among hospitals that served more black patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/10/4.htm
10 Jul 2019
April 2018
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/04/
Advice from ACP supports short courses of antibiotics for several common infections
Because at least 30% of antibiotic use is considered unnecessary, best practices were issued on treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation and uncomplicated bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, uncomplicated urinary tract infection, and cellulitis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/07/4.htm
7 Apr 2021
June 21, 2023
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/06/21/
Top Docs
Our fifth annual Top Hospitalists issue recognizes 10 dedicated physicians.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/11/topdocs.htm
15 Nov 2012
Career advice on mentors, interviews, and contracts
Tips for new hospitalists and those on the move.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/05/career-advice.htm
15 May 2016
Recurrent C. diff, decision tree for sepsis, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/10/in-the-news.htm
15 Oct 2017
Highlights from Internal Medicine Meeting 2018
Our coverage of ACP's annual meeting includes stories on a modernized morbidity and mortality conference, quality improvement, medication reconciliation, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/07/letter-from-the-editor.htm
15 Jul 2018
Point-of-care ultrasound—Part 1
Three documentation components are required for reimbursement of POCUS.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/03/coding-corner-point-of-care-ultrasound-part-1.htm
15 Mar 2020