http://www.the-hospitalist.org The Hospitalist : Topic : Quality http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/1456189/HospitalistPalliative-Care_Collaboration_Aims_to_Reduce_Readmissions.html <p>Wisconsin hospital sees positive changes since implementing Project BOOST tools</p> 2012-01-31T21:08:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/1442897/CMS_Awards_First_Care-Transition_Coalition_Grants.html <p>Hospitalists should look for ways to participate in federal program, reduce rehospitalization rates</p> 2012-01-17T23:43:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/1438795/New_Mindset_on_Antibiotics.html <p>De-escalation strategies could improve efficiency, cost of care</p> 2012-01-10T22:19:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/1436037/Communication_Needs_an_Upgrade.html <p>Technology is not the quick fix for improved coordination between hospitalists, PCPs, and specialists</p> 2012-01-04T16:44:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/1436025/A_Multidisciplinary_Example.html <p>Hospitalists should model successful discharges, quality expert says</p> 2012-01-04T16:33:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/1429569/ONLINE_EXCLUSIVE_Patient_Engagement_Critical.html <p>Patients, families must be engaged, empowered in med-rec process</p> 2012-01-04T05:47:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/1429567/ONLINE_EXCLUSIVE_Med-Rec_Experts_Discuss_Prevention_Strategies.html <p>Ted Tsomides discusses four elements that lead to med-rec confusion; Blake J. Lesselroth talks about EHRs and the &ldquo;true record&rdquo;</p> 2012-01-04T05:46:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/1429685/Reconciliation_Act.html <p>&ldquo;Med rec&rdquo; translates to effective communication at every transition of care; experts say hospitalists should own the initiative</p> 2011-12-21T07:34:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/1429641/Proactive_Approaches_Can_Mitigate_Dangerous_Transitions_into_Hospitals.html <p>Help stave off repeat hospital visits by engaging in frank discussions with the patient or nursing-home facility staff about the goals of care</p> 2011-12-21T06:48:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/1429623/IOM_Report_Outlines_Health_IT_Concerns.html <p>The Institute of Medicine identifies potential harm that could stem from a digital healthcare system</p> 2011-12-21T06:37:00Z