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LISTEN NOW: SHM Launches a Patient Experience Committee
February 9, 2015
SHM has a new committee – the patient experience committee. Dr. Burke Kealey, current SHM President and associate medical director for hospital specialties at Health Partners in St.
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LISTEN NOW: Ron Greeno Discusses Key Policy Issues Facing Hospitalists
February 4, 2015
SHM Public Policy Committee Chair Ron Greeno, MD, MHM, talks about policy issues facing hospitalist, and how "Hill Day 2015" works as an advocacy tool. [caption id="attachment_7818" align="alignright" width="75"] Dr.
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LISTEN NOW: HM15 Course Director Explains How You Can Maximize SHM’s Annual Meeting
February 4, 2015
HM15 Course Director Efren Manjarrez, MD, SFHM, talks about getting new and younger hospitalists involved in the annual meeting, as well as how to get the most out of the largest hospitalist-focused confab in the nation. [audio mp3="http://www.the-hospitalist.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/EfrenM
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LISTEN NOW: Highlights of the February 2015 Issue of The Hospitalist
February 2, 2015
This month, we preview the Society of Hospital Medicine's annual meeting, HM15, coming to National Harbor, Md. from March 29 through April 1.
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How Hospitalist Groups Make Time for Leadership
February 2, 2015
Negotiating salaries. Improving patient flow. Increasing patient satisfaction. Reducing readmissions. Championing quality improvement efforts. Planning strategically. Handling schedule issues. Dealing with coverage issues. Working on Ebola preparation.
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Impact of Peri-Operative Beta Blockers on Cardiovascular Morbidity, Mortality
February 2, 2015
Clinical question: What is the impact of peri-operative beta blockers on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia? Background: Studies evaluating the effects of peri-operative beta blockers on cardiovascular outcomes have yielded conflicting r
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Resident Handoff Program Associated with Improved Inpatient Outcomes
February 2, 2015
Clinical question: Does the implementation of a handoff program lead to improved patient safety? Background: Communication failure at the time of handoff of patient care from one resident to another is a significant cause of medical errors.
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Automated Early Warning, Response System Could Improve Sepsis Outcomes
February 2, 2015
Clinical question: Does implementation of an electronic sepsis detection and response system improve patient outcomes? Background: It is known that interventions such as goal-directed resuscitation and antibiotics can reduce sepsis mortality, but their effectiveness depends on early administratio
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Intermittent, Continuous Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapies Are Comparable
February 2, 2015
Clinical question: Is intermittent proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy comparable to the current standard of continuous PPI infusion for high risk bleeding ulcers? Background: Current guidelines recommend an intravenous bolus dose of a PPI followed by continuous PPI infusion for three days after
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VTE Treatment Strategies Don’t Differ in Efficacy, Safety
February 2, 2015
Clinical question: Are there differences in efficacy and safety between the treatment strategies for acute venous thromboembolism (VTE)? Background: There are a number of treatment strategies available for acute VTE.
