Search results for "Nursing Homes"
In the News
Proxies' perceptions about dementia, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/01/itn.htm
15 Jan 2010
From a warm welcome to a follow-up appointment
DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., improved patient satisfaction scores by improving communication.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/09/success.htm
15 Sep 2012
Creative solutions to difficult discharges
Denver Health Medical Center's complex discharge committee helps find creative dispositions for patients who are medically ready for discharge but, for many reasons, unable to leave the hospital.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/05/success.htm
15 May 2011
The rise of the neurohospitalist
Neurologists who specialize in inpatient work are finding their skills in high demand. A shortage of community neurologists willing to take call and a rapid expansion in treatments for complex neurological conditions over the past decade are helping to drive the trend.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/06/neuro.htm
15 Jun 2010
Success Story: Dedicated MRSA unit cuts hospital costs and length of stay
Dedicated MRSA unit cuts hospital costs and length of stay.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/03/mrsa.htm
15 Mar 2008
Lost in transition
Medication discrepancies between hospitals and skilled nursing facilities are common. Learn why and what you can do about it.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/09/snf.htm
15 Sep 2009
Say no to antipsychotics and bed alarms for older patients
Some well-intentioned but misguided interventions may harm geriatric inpatients more than they help.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/07/inpatient-interventions-for-older-patients.htm
15 Jul 2017
Recent Research
Swallowing screens after acute stroke, cardiac complications in CAP, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/05/rr.htm
15 May 2012
A bundle of joy or trouble?
Bundled payments could prove the value of hospitalists or destroy their income, dramatically improve patient care or hurt outcomes, or be a return to capitation or a new way forward.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/12/bundle.htm
15 Dec 2009
In the News
CDC reports sharp rise in kidney disease hospitalizations.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/06/itn.htm
15 Jun 2008