![1]()
Opinion
Coordinating data collection in a QI project
November 2, 2017
Conducting a successful quality improvement project requires one to be forward-looking.
![1]()
News
VIDEO: Balanced crystalloids protect kidney better than saline
November 1, 2017
TORONTO – Vanderbilt University Medical Center is transitioning from primarily using saline to balanced crystalloid IV fluids to prevent adverse renal events in hospitalized patients.
![1]()
News
Improving transitions for elderly patients
November 1, 2017
A new model for improving patient transitions from hospitals to skilled nursing facilities significantly decreased SNF length of stay, readmission rate, and costs of care.
News
Some measures to control HAI sound better than they perform
November 1, 2017
SAN DIEGO – A panel at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress weighed in on the value of a variety or measures available to control hospital-acquired infections.
![1]()
Opinion
Identifying the right database
November 1, 2017
The potential for finding the answers to many patient-care questions probably lies in the EMR data you already have.
![1]()
News
Understanding people is complex, yet essential for effective leadership
October 31, 2017
You have to start somewhere, said veteran SHM member Jeffrey Wiese, MD, FACP, MHM, and you have to see the entry level years as investing in yourself.
![1]()
News
Atrial fibrillation boosts VTE risk
October 31, 2017
BARCELONA – Study shows women face higher and more persistent risk.
![1]()
News
Quick Byte: Telemental health visits on the rise
October 27, 2017
From 2004-2014, the number of telemental health visits grew on average 45.1% annually.
![1]()
News
Sneak Peek: The Hospital Leader blog – Oct. 2017
October 27, 2017
A narrow focus on shortening hospital stay and weakening channels of communication may be leaving patients adrift in post-acute care.
![1]()
News
Scheduling patterns in hospital medicine
October 26, 2017
Two scheduling patterns are emerging in hospital medicine – smaller programs are utilizing a Monday to Friday schedule and larger programs are utilizing a 7-on-7-off schedule.
