Recent Publications in Quality Improvement from UCSD Hospitalists

Glycemic Control | Management of Pneumonia | VTE Prevention | Other QI Topics

 

Glycemic Control

Clay BJ, Lee J, Zelazny Z, Maynard G. Indication-Based Ordering: A New Paradigm for Glycemic Control in Hospitalized Patients. Abstract, Society of Hospital Medicine Annual Meeting, April 3-5, 2008, San Diego. J Hospital Med 2008; 3(S1):55.   PDF (see PDF document p. 7)

Maynard GA, Huynh MP, Renvall M. Iatrogenic inpatient hypoglycemia: risk factors, treatment, and prevention. Analysis of current practice at an academic medical center with implications for improvement efforts. Diabetes Spectrum 2008; 21(4):241-247.   Abstract

Maynard G, O'Malley CW, Kirsh SR. Perioperative care of the geriatric patient with diabetes or hyperglycemia. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine 2008 (Nov); 24(4):649-665.   Abstract | Full text (UCSD computers only)

Ramos P, Childers D, Maynard GA. Glycemic Control Following Transition from an Insulin Drip: A Pilot Study. Abstract, Society of Hospital Medicine Annual Meeting, April 3-5, 2008, San Diego. J Hospital Med 2008; 3(S1):36-37.   PDF (see PDF document pp. 38-39)

 

Journal of Hospital Medicine Supplement Issue:
SHM Glycemic Control Task Force

Maynard G, Umpierrez G. Introduction: Overview of efforts and lessons learned. J Hospital Med 2008; 3(S5):1-5.   PDF

Braithwaite SS, Magee M, Sharretts JM, Schnipper JL, Amin A, Maynard G. The case for supporting inpatient glycemic control programs now: The evidence and beyond. J Hospital Med 2008; 3(S5):6-16.   PDF

Maynard G, Wesorick DH, O'Malley C, Inzucchi SE. Subcutaneous insulin order sets and protocols: Effective design and implementation strategies. J Hospital Med 2008; 3(S5):29-41.   PDF

Ahmann AJ, Maynard G. Designing and implementing insulin infusion protocols and order sets. J Hospital Med 2008; 3(S5):42-54.   PDF

Schnipper JL, Magee M, Larsen K, Inzucchi SE, Maynard G. Society of Hospital Medicine Glycemic Control Task Force summary: Practical recommendations for assessing the impact of glycemic control efforts. J Hospital Med 2008; 3(S5):66-75.   PDF

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Management of Pneumonia

Seymann G, Barger K, Choo S, Sawhney S, Davis D. Clinical judgment versus the Pneumonia Severity Index in making the admission decision. J Emerg Med. 2008 Apr;34(3):261-8. Epub 2008 Jan 4.   Abstract

Seymann GB. Health care-associated pneumonia: Meeting the clinical challenges. J Respir Dis 2008; 29(5):208-213.   PDF


VTE Prevention

Maynard G, Jenkins I, Stone S, Lee J, Fink E, Morris T, Schoenhaus R, Renvall M. Optimizing prevention of hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism. First-place research presentation at the Society of Hospital Medicine Annual Meeting, April 3-5, 2008, San Diego. J Hospital Med 2008; 3(S1):29.   PDF (see PDF document p. 31)


Other QI Topics

Clay BJ, Martin-Armstrong L. Contributing Factors to Short-Term Readmissions to an Academic Center Hospital Medicine Program. Abstract, Society of Hospital Medicine Annual Meeting, April 3-5, 2008, San Diego. J Hospital Med 2008; 3(S1):54-55.   PDF (see PDF document pp. 6-7)

Huang B, Dam T, Gin D, Maynard G, Quartarolo J, Tallian K, Zeller A. A Pilot Study Using the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) Instrument to Assess for Delirium among Hospitalized Patients. Abstract, Society of Hospital Medicine Annual Meeting, April 3-5, 2008, San Diego. J Hospital Med 2008; 3(S1):60.   PDF (see PDF document p. 12)

Ryder RW, Maynard GA. Strengthening Clinical Research in an Academic Hospitalist Program Via a Master Teacher Position. Abstract, Society of Hospital Medicine Annual Meeting, April 3-5, 2008, San Diego. J Hospital Med 2008; 3(S1):68.   PDF (see PDF document p. 20)

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