Search results for "Handoffs"
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
In the News
New definition of MI, average lifespan of heart failure patients, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/12/itn.htm
15 Dec 2012
Do you know this surgeon?
With general surgeons in increasingly short supply, more hospitals will have to bring in temporary surgeons to help fill the demand for emergency and routine surgical services.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/08/surgeon.htm
15 Aug 2009
Journal watch: recent studies of note
Recent studies about medication errors, EKG abnormalities, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2007/05/journal-watch.htm
15 May 2007
Fighting resistance in the ICU
Ongoing growth in antibiotic resistance has highlighted both the importance and the challenge of frontline stewardship.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/03/fighting-resistance-in-the-icu.htm
15 Mar 2019
Letter from the Editor
Drug companies and physicians often have had an uneasy relationship.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/05/editor.htm
15 May 2008
MDs and RNs speak different languages
Simple tips to improve nurse—physician communication.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2007/07/nurse-physician.htm
15 Jul 2007
Lost in transit
Even when errors didn't occur, communication patterns appeared less than ideal.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/01/qa.htm
15 Jan 2012
Letter from the Editor
This month's issue includes articles on improving handoffs, monitoring vital signs, working with advanced practice providers, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/12/lfe.htm
15 Dec 2016
Hospital collaboration
This issue looks at improving transfers between hospitals, providing palliative care to rural patients, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/02/letter-from-the-editor.htm
15 Feb 2020