Search results for "Quality measures"
ICD-10: Contingency plan created
CMS has established a communications and coordination center as well as other measures to ease the transition.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/09/ICD-10-transition-contingency.htm
15 Sep 2015
Recent Research
Lower-extremity revascularization in nursing home residents, guidance on contact precautions for hospital visitors, treatment in-hospital strokes versus community-onset strokes, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/07/recent-research.htm
15 Jul 2015
Consistent consults improve cirrhosis care
A tertiary care center used mandatory GI consults to help meet quality indicators.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/04/success-cirrhosis.htm
15 Apr 2015
In the News
Overuse of tests, reproductive-age women and opioids, counseling on sexual activity after MI, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/04/in-the-news.htm
15 Apr 2015
Recent Research
High-intensity statins after CHD hospitalization, beta-blockers at discharge and 30-day readmissions, metoclopramide and pneumonia in stroke, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/04/recent-research.htm
15 Apr 2015
Hospital-acquired conditions have a July effect, analysis finds
Inpatients were significantly more likely to develop a hospital-acquired condition if they were admitted during the month of July, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/08/2.htm
8 Apr 2015
In the News
Malpractice claims, fenoldopam after cardiac surgery in acute kidney injury, beta-lactams and community-acquired pneumonia, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/02/itn.htm
15 Feb 2015
Improved mortality rates in diabetic ICU patients appear to be independent of glucose control, study finds
Improved mortality rates in diabetic ICU patients over the past decade appear to be independent of glucose control, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/04/2.htm
4 Feb 2015
Nine transitional care interventions for heart failure may help optimize outcomes
Nine interventions for transitions of care in heart failure may assist in achieving optimal clinical and patient-centered outcomes, according to a scientific statement that addressed patient, hospital, and clinician barriers.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/01/28/3.htm
28 Jan 2015
From too little to too much
Experts struggle to find the optimal venous thromboembolism prophylaxis strategy.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/01/coverstory.htm
15 Jan 2015