UAMS hospitalists are leaders in promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Focus Areas:
1. Transition of Care Optimization
- Medication reconciliation
- Discharge education
- Readmission monitoring and reduction
2. Infection Control
- Reduction and Eventual Elimination (Nosocomial C diff colitis; Central line-associated bloodstream infections; Catheter-associated urinary tract infections; Post-admission HCAP)
- Evidence-based Treatment of Pneumonia and Sepsis
3. Innovative QI to Improve Patient Care
- Ongoing projects studying possible improvements in the treatment of medication complications, gastrointestinal bleeding, and pain management
