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Kevin Conrad, MD, MBA, Brings His Passion for Problem Solving to TH’s Editorial Board
October 15, 2016
Kevin Conrad, MD, MBA, was named one of the eight new members of Team Hospitalist.
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Collaborative Approaches Improve Pediatric Discharges
October 14, 2016
[caption id="attachment_11505" align="alignright" width="150"] Carl Galloway, MD[/caption] Clinical Question: Can a collaborative quality improvement project improve the quality and efficiency of pediatric hospital discharges? Background: Transitions of care, including at the time of hospital
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Evaluating Febrile Infants with Step-by-Step Approach
October 14, 2016
What is the performance of the Step-by-Step approach to evaluate febrile infants, and how does it compare to other existing criteria?
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2016 Pediatric Hospital Medicine Award Winners Announced
October 13, 2016
Awards are presented to pediatric hospitalists who make exemplary contributions to hospital medicine, quality improvement, and patient care
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Diluted Apple Juice Versus Electrolyte Solution in Gastroenteritis
October 13, 2016
Is diluted apple juice inferior to apple-flavored electrolyte oral rehydration solution in children with mild dehydration due to acute gastroenteritis?
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New Standard Announced for Antimicrobial Stewardship
October 13, 2016
The Joint Commission recently announced a new Medication Management (MM) standard for hospitals, critical-access hospitals, and nursing care centers.
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Leadership Academy Helps SHM Member Improve Patient Flow, Satisfaction
October 11, 2016
G. Randy Smith Jr., MD, MS, SFHM, explains his innovative approaches to patient care
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Real-World Safety and Effectiveness of Oral Anticoagulants for Afib
October 10, 2016
Which oral anticoagulants are safest and most effective in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation?
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Prescribing Naloxone for Patients on Long-Term Opioid Therapy
October 10, 2016
Does naloxone co-prescription for patients on long-term opioids for pain prevent opioid-related adverse events?
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Managing Pain in Postoperative Patients: What the Hospitalist Needs to Know
October 9, 2016
This module outlines methods for performing an assessment of pain.
