scholarly journals Electronic Medical Record (EMR)-derived Appropriate Inpatient Risk Stratification and Anticoagulant Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation at a Large Academic Medical Center: Opportunities for EMR-based Clinical Decision-making Support Tools

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 2446-2450
Author(s):  
Stephanie Lively ◽  
Christina DeRemer ◽  
Micaele Carroll ◽  
William Maddox ◽  
Maribeth Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Risk Stratification ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Anticoagulant Treatment ◽  
Academic Medical ◽  
Support Tools

scholarly journals 164. Avoiding Complacency: Assessing the Perceived Impact and Value of Antimicrobial Stewardship at a Academic Medical Center

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S90-S91
Author(s):  
Matthew S Lee ◽  
Christopher McCoy
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Stewardship ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Academic Medical ◽  
Support Tools ◽  
Educational Engagement ◽  
Similar Survey ◽  
Perceived Impact

Abstract Background Multi-disciplinary engagement and education remain key measures for Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASPs). Over 3 years, our ASP has undergone key changes to pre-authorization review, post-prescriptive activities, and core team members, coinciding with a 30% increase in stewardship interventions. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the familiarity of Nursing, Pharmacy and Prescribers at our academic medical center regarding ASP activities and services, as well as perceived impact on patient care and value. Secondary objectives were to determine what resources are currently utilized and areas for improvement. Methods Distinct surveys were distributed to three participant groups: Nurses, Pharmacists, and Prescribers (Housestaff, Advanced Practice Providers, and staff physicians). Questions were developed to assess familiarity, perceived value, and overall satisfaction with the ASP. Additional items included questions on the current use of ASP resources and educational engagement. Survey results were compared to a similar survey conducted 3 years amongst the same participant groups. Results The survey was delivered electronically to 3367 Prescribers, Nurses and Pharmacists. 403 responders completed the survey (208 Nurses, 181 Prescribers, and 18 Pharmacists). Familiarity was lowest amongst Nurses, but almost doubled compared to 2016 (Figure). Prescribers cited “restricted antibiotic approval”, “de-escalation”, and “alternative therapies relative to allergies” as the three most common interaction types, similar to 2016. ASP interactions continued to be rated “moderate” or “high” value (88.4% vs 89.15% in 2016), however, face-to-face interactions were preferred by only 4% of responders (unchanged compared to 2016). Prescribers also responded uncommon use of ASP online resources (20%) and clinical decision support tools (34%). 78% of responders expressed desire for increased ASP-related education. Conclusion As ASPs evolve, it is important to constantly evaluate impact and value, and identify areas for growth. Despite ASP familiarity being high and interactions valued, we need to further optimize ASP provided resources, clinical support tools, and educational offerings. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

scholarly journals Qualitative exploration of the medical learner’s journey into correctional health care at an academic medical center and its implications for medical education

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmar H. Hashmi ◽  
Alina M. Bennett ◽  
Nadeem N. Tajuddin ◽  
Rebecca J. Hester ◽  
Jason E. Glenn
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Diagnostic Laboratory ◽  
Lower Priority ◽  
Academic Medical ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

Abstract Correctional systems in several U.S. states have entered into partnerships with academic medical centers (AMCs) to provide healthcare for persons who are incarcerated. One AMC specializing in the care of incarcerated patients is the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB), which hosts the only dedicated prison hospital in the U.S. and supplies 80% of the medical care for the entire Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). Nearly all medical students and residents at UTMB take part in the care of the incarcerated. This research, through qualitative exploration using focus group discussions, sets out to characterize the correctional care learning environment medical trainees enter. Participants outlined an institutional culture of low prioritization and neglect that dominated the learning environment in the prison hospital, resulting in treatment of the incarcerated as second-class patients. Medical learners pointed to delays in care, both within the prison hospital and within the TDCJ system, where diagnostic, laboratory, and medical procedures were delivered to incarcerated patients at a lower priority compared to free-world patients. Medical learners elaborated further on ethical issues that included the moral judgment of those who are incarcerated, bias in clinical decision making, and concerns for patient autonomy. Medical learners were left to grapple with complex challenges like the problem of dual loyalties without opportunities to critically reflect upon what they experienced. This study finds that, without specific vulnerable populations training for both trainees and correctional care faculty to address these institutional dynamics, AMCs risk replicating a system of exploitation and neglect of incarcerated patients and thereby exacerbating health inequities.

Decluttering the problem list in electronic health records

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Austin R Brown ◽  
Allison B McCoy ◽  
Adam Wright ◽  
Scott D Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Problem List ◽  
Snomed Ct ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Current State ◽  
Academic Medical ◽  
Support Tools ◽  
Electronic Health

Abstract Disclaimer In an effort to expedite the publication of articles related to the COVID-19 pandemic, AJHP is posting these manuscripts online as soon as possible after acceptance. Accepted manuscripts have been peer-reviewed and copyedited, but are posted online before technical formatting and author proofing. These manuscripts are not the final version of record and will be replaced with the final article (formatted per AJHP style and proofed by the authors) at a later time. Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the current state of problem list maintenance at an academic medical center. Summary We included problem list data for patients who had at least 2 face-to-face encounters at Vanderbilt University Medical Center or its clinics between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2019. We used the frequency of problem list additions, resolutions, deletions, duplicate problems (exact and SNOMED CT duplicates), inconsistencies (contradicting stages of disease state), and items that could be documented elsewhere in the electronic health record as surrogate markers of problem list maintenance. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the results. A total of 546,510 patients met inclusion criteria. There were 3,762 (0.7%) patients who had the exact same active problem listed more than once. SNOMED CT code duplications occurred in the records for 56,399 (10.5%) patients. Of the patients with asthma, 2.5% (223/8,779) had contradicting asthma stages active on their problem list, and 6.4% (950/14,950) of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) had contradicting CKD stages. In addition, 17,205 (3.1%) patients had 20,365 active family history problems and 39,464 (7.2%) patients had an allergy documented on their problem list. On average, there were 43.7 (95% confidence interval [CI], 14-73.4) additions, 8.7 (95% CI, 0.1-17.4) resolutions, and 2.1 (95% CI, 0-4.6) deletions of problems per 100 face-to-face encounters, inpatient or outpatient. Conclusion Our study suggests areas for improvement for problem list maintenance. Further studies into semantic duplication and clinical decision support tools to encourage problem list maintenance and deduplication are needed.

scholarly journals Shared clinical decision-making experiences in nursing: a qualitative study

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fen-Fang Chung ◽  
Pao-Yu Wang ◽  
Shu-Chuan Lin ◽  
Yu-Hsia Lee ◽  
Hon-Yen Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Clinical Nursing

Abstract Background Shared decision making (SDM) is a patient-centered nursing concept that emphasizes the autonomy of patients. SDM is a co-operative process that involves information exchange and communication between medical staff and patients for making treatment decisions. In this study, we explored the experiences of clinical nursing staff participating in SDM. Methods This study adopted a qualitative research design. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 21 nurses at a medical center in northern Taiwan. All interview recordings were transcribed verbatim. Content analysis was performed to analyze the data. Results The findings yielded the following three themes covering seven categories: knowledge regarding SDM, trigger discussion and coordination, and respect of sociocultural factors. Conclusions The results of this study describe the experiences of clinical nursing staff participating in SDM and can be used as a reference for nursing education and nursing administrative supervisors wishing to plan and enhance professional nursing SDM in nursing education.

scholarly journals The Accuracy of Point-of-Care Creatinine Testing in the Emergency Department

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moises Moreno ◽  
Adam Schwartz ◽  
Ronald Dvorkin
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Risk Stratification ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Risk Category ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Significant Discrepancy ◽  
Academic Medical

Objective. To determine the accuracy of Point-Of-Care testing (PoCT) creatinine values when compared to standard central laboratory testing (IDMS) and to demonstrate if and how a discrepancy could lead to improper risk stratification for contrast induced nephropathy (CIN). Methods. We conducted a descriptive retrospective chart review of patients seen in the Emergency Department of a single suburban, community, and academic medical center. We included patients who presented to the department between March 2013 and September 2014 who had blood samples analyzed by both PoCT and IDMS. Results. Mean IDMS creatinine values were 0.23 mg/dL higher when compared with i-Stat values. 95% of the time, the IDMS creatinine value was variable and ranged from −0.45 mg/dL to +0.91 mg/dL when compared to the i-Stat creatinine. When using i-Stat creatinine values to calculate GFR, 47 out of 156 patients had risk category variations compared to using the IDMS value. This affected 30.1% of the total eligible sample population (22.9% to 37.3% with 95% CI). Conclusion. We found a significant discrepancy between PoCT and IDMS creatinine values and found that this discrepancy could lead to improper risk stratification for CIN.

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