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Age associated with risk for death in ICU survivors
A French study found that mortality risk after ICU discharge increased progressively across all age strata, with a sharp increase in those ages 80 years and older, but excess long-term mortality was highest in younger, not elderly, patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/05/15/4.htm
15 May 2019
April 2016
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/04/
New addiction medicine consult service improved hospital staff perceptions of care
The consult service provided management of withdrawal, medications such as methadone and buprenorphine, counseling and behavioral treatment, peer engagement and support, and linkages to community-based addiction care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/05/02/3.htm
2 May 2018
Getting SNF discharges up to snuff
Hospitalists are experimenting with videoconferences to help bridge the gap when patients are discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/12/13/getting-snf-discharges-up-to-snuff.htm
13 Dec 2023
Dig into the numbers
Hospitalists are finding career opportunities helping their hospitals use data to improve care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/08/30/free/dig-into-the-numbers.htm
30 Aug 2023
User-friendly EHRs also more safety-friendly
Why might easy-to-use electronic health records (EHRs) provide better medication safety? The coauthor of a recent study explains.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/10/18/free/user-friendly-ehrs-also-more-safety-friendly.htm
18 Oct 2023
September 2007
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2007/09/
December 2007
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2007/12/
October 2020
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/10/
A strategy for long stays
Patients with extended hospitalizations got continuity and targeted help under a new program.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/11/29/a-strategy-for-long-stays.htm
29 Nov 2023