Search results for "Quality Improvement"
Giving thanks
Colleagues, mentors, electronic records, and readers all make Dr. Newman grateful this month.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/11/newmans-notions-giving-thanks.htm
15 Nov 2018
Studies examine impact of hospital policies on C. difficile infection rates
While one study found that participation in an antibiotic stewardship program from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality led to reductions in hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile infection rates, a simulation study found that visitor contact precautions may not be as helpful.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/03/4.htm
3 Mar 2021
The many faces of hospital medicine
International hospitalists share their common and unique experiences and challenges.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/11/29/free/the-many-faces-of-hospital-medicine.htm
29 Nov 2023
Down-shifting for academic hospitalists
Fewer shifts were possible, and popular, one academic hospital found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/11/29/down-shifting-for-academic-hospitalists.htm
29 Nov 2023
Advice from ACP supports short courses of antibiotics for several common infections
Because at least 30% of antibiotic use is considered unnecessary, best practices were issued on treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation and uncomplicated bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, uncomplicated urinary tract infection, and cellulitis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/07/4.htm
7 Apr 2021
April 2019
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/04/
October 2016
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/10/
August 2019
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/08/
Diuretic guidance, endocarditis risks, and more
Research summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/06/recent-research.htm
15 Jun 2021
Nominate a Top Hospitalist
ACP Hospitalist is currently seeking nominations for our 12th annual Top Hospitalists issue.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/26/5.htm
26 Jun 2019