Search results for "Quality of care"
Journal watch: recent studies of note
Recent studies of note.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/02/jw.htm
15 Feb 2010
One-third of sickle cell patients rehospitalized within 30 days of discharge
Arterial and central venous catheters carry similar infection risk
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/04/14/4.htm
14 Apr 2010
Ruppy: Teaching old dogs new tricks
By focusing on teamwork, communication, and strong relationships, successful collaboration between clinicians and other providers can be achieved.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/04/newman.htm
15 Apr 2010
Letter from the Editor
Reducing readmissions is top of mind for many hospitals today, yet efforts have been met with varying degrees of success. Hospitals and physicians in some communities, like Camden, N.J., have taken a comprehensive approach,.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/05/lfe.htm
15 May 2010
Medical students must focus on patient-centered care
In the current context of rising clinical demands, long waiting lists and shorter appointment times, it's more important than ever to communicate effectively and foster a strong therapeutic relationship.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/05/student.htm
15 May 2010
Journal Watch: Recent studies of note
Recent studies of note.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/05/jw.htm
15 May 2010
Medical quality: What's it all mean?
As medical students, we've heard the phrase “medical quality” thrown around quite a bit. It's reasonable to wonder what all the fuss is about, and how it applies at this stage in a physician's career.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/07/student.htm
15 Jul 2010
Failing at heart failure treatment
Readmissions for heart failure cause financial problems for hospitals and even more pressing problems for patients. Everyone from Medicare to individual physicians is focused on methods of improvement.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/08/heart.htm
15 Aug 2010
The October issue is online
New iPhone app available for Annals of Internal Medicine
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/06/5.htm
6 Oct 2010
Nurses tapped for more training, bigger role in health care
Nurses tapped for more training, bigger role in health carePrior DVT, large catheters raise risk for PICC-associated DVT
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/13/1.htm
13 Oct 2010