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Outcomes of a virtual CGM initiation service (virCIS) for primary care patients with diabetes [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

However, its adoption has been slower in primary care settings compared to endocrinology practices, resulting in unequal access for patients with diabetes. Implementation of a virtual CGM initiation service can be valuable for enhancing CGM access to primary care patients with diabetes. Setting: Primary care practices in Colorado.

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Shorter stays, better outcomes

Sound Physicians

This post is a summary of that discussion. A patient’s length of stay (LOS) in the hospital impacts so many factors, from reimbursement rates to health outcomes, which is why hospitals and health systems have made it their top priority. So, what’s the best strategy to help reduce length of stay (LOS)?

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Finding the right fit: Considerations for a confident clinical career choice

Sound Physicians

Many rural hospitals offer higher base salaries, a lower cost of living, and incentives like loan repayment programs. In hospital medicine, these shifts may follow a block schedule to support continuity of care, while emergency medicine often allows for more flexible, intermittent scheduling.

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Behind the stethoscope: A conversation with Dr. Osman Saleem

Sound Physicians

Osman Saleem Osman Saleem, MD Medical Director, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo We’re honored to host, and even launch, the careers of so many incredible healthcare professionals who are not only experts in their field but also dedicated to the health and vitality of their community. I saw how they approached problems and put out fires.

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Growing together: How Sound creates a culture of leadership

Sound Physicians

Great patient care starts with great clinician leadership. The expertise and thoughtfulness that our leaders bring to our patients, teams, and, most importantly, our hospital partners is not something that just happens. It is, by design, built into the ways we educate, train, and support our clinical leadership.

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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 4: Safe prehospital transport of the agitated child

PEMBlog

After listening to this episode you will be able to: Identify unique aspects of the pre-hospital environment that impact assessment and treatment of agitated children Describe the role of EMS personnel and EMS director in the care of agitated children. link] Patient restraint in emergency medical services [Position Statement].

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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 3: Pharmacologic management of agitated children

PEMBlog

When we think of managing agitated patients we think of medicines – but that shouldn’t be our first option. Qualitative study of patient experiences and care observations during agitation events in the emergency department: implications for systems-based practice. PMID: 36948291. 2022 May 11;12(5):e059876. 2022 May 11;12(5):e059876.