Derivaciones de profesionales de la salud al Equipo de Psicopedagogía del Hospital General Carlos G. Durand / Referrals from health professionals to the psychopedagogy team of the General Hospital Carlos G. Durand

Proyecto de investigación de residentes de tercer año de Psicopedagogia en el Hospital General de Agudos Carlos Durand, de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, centrado en el espacio de admisión, y en las expectativas de sus profesionales, al indicar admisión al Servicio de Psicopedagogía, en el período 2017-2019.

Referral and admission to intensive care: A qualitative study of doctors' practices in a Tanzanian university hospital.

BACKGROUND: Intensive care is care for critically ill patients with potentially reversible conditions. Patient selection for intensive care should be based on potential benefit but since demand exceeds availability, rationing is needed. In Tanzania, the availability of Intensive Care Units (ICUs) is very limited and the practices for selecting patients for intensive care are not known. The aim of this study was to explore doctors' experiences and perceptions of ICU referral and admission processes in a university hospital in Tanzania. METHODS: We performed a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with fifteen doctors involved in the recent care of critically ill patients in university hospital in Tanzania. Inductive conventional content analysis was applied for the analysis of interview notes to derive categories and sub-categories. RESULTS: Two main categories were identified, (i) difficulties with the identification of critically ill patients in the wards and (ii) a lack of structured triaging to the ICU. A lack of critical care knowledge and communication barriers were described as preventing identification of critically ill patients. Triaging to the ICU was affected by a lack of guidelines for admission, diverging ideas about ICU indications and contraindications, the lack of bed capacity in the ICU and non-medical factors such as a fear of repercussions. CONCLUSION: Critically ill patients may not be identified in general wards in a Tanzanian university hospital and the triaging process for the admission of patients to intensive care is convoluted and not explicit. The findings indicate a potential for improved patient selection that could optimize the use of scarce ICU resources, leading to better patient outcomes.

Poor outcomes among elderly patients hospitalized for influenza-like illness.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Global Influenza Hospital Surveillance Network is a worldwide initiative that aims to document the burden of influenza infections among acute admissions and vaccine effectiveness in particular countries. As a partner of this platform, we aimed to determine the frequency of influenza infections among acute admissions with influenza-like illness and the outcomes of enrolled patients during the 2015-2016 influenza season in selected hospitals in Turkey. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The investigators screened the hospital admission registries, chart review or available records, and screened all patients hospitalized in the previous 24-48 hours or overnight in the predefined wards or emergency room. A total of 1351 patients were screened for enrollment in five tertiary care referral hospitals in Ankara and 774 patients (57.3% of the initial screened population) were eligible for swabbing. All of the eligible patients who consented were swabbed and tested for influenza with real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based methods. RESULTS: Overall, influenza positivity was detected in 142 patients (18.4%). The predominant influenza strain was A H1N1pdm09. Outcomes were worse among elderly patients, regardless of the presence of the influenza virus. Half of the patients over 65 years of age were admitted to the intensive care unit, while one third required any mode of mechanical ventilation and one fourth died in the hospital in that particular episode. CONCLUSION: These findings can guide hospitals to plan and prepare for the influenza season. Effective influenza vaccination strategies, particularly aimed at the elderly and adults with chronic diseases, can provide an opportunity for prevention of deaths due to influenza-like illness.

Effectiveness of a nurse-led preadmission intervention for parents of children with profound multiple disabilities undergoing hip-joint surgery: A quasi-experimental pilot study.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a family-centered care (FCC) intervention provided by an advanced practice nurse (APN) for parents of children with profound disabilities undergoing surgery. DESIGN AND METHODS: In a quasi-experimental design, we used the MPOC-20 to assess satisfaction with FCC and interviews to identify potential mechanisms for improving satisfaction. RESULTS: There was a positive effect on the MPOC-20 domain "general information," albeit with a small effect size (Cohen's d = 0.35). The interviewed parents expected additional support. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Emphasis should be placed on providing comprehensive care coordination by an experienced APN. Shared care management is crucial in improving FCC.

El plan de alta de enfermería y su impacto en la disminución de reingresos hospitalario / The nursing discharge plan and its impact on the reduction of hospital readmissions

En 1984 surgió el plan de alta en enfermería en Estados Unidos. Éste fue incluido dentro del sistema Medicare con el propósito de reducir los costos del sistema de salud, por lo que este se extendió rápidamente a Europa y América Latina. En México existen pocos estudios sobre al plan de alta en enfermería, por lo que es necesario evaluar la trascendencia y el impacto de su aplicación. material y métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal, descriptivo y cuantitativo en un hospital de tercer nivel. La población de estudio fueron las enfermeras con licenciatura del turno matutino. El instrumento de recolección estuvo dividido en cuatro apartados (datos generales, elaboración y contenido del plan, así como el impacto de su aplicabilidad). Resultados: Las recomendaciones del plan de alta se centran en: los medicamentos, los signos y síntomas de alarma, los cuidados en el hogar y las medidas higiénico-dietéticas con 81%. Los profesionales de enfermería lo aplican de forma oral y escrita en 79%. Más de 50% no registra esta actividad en el expediente clínico. Su aplicación contribuye con el derecho que tienen los pacientes de estar informados, además del impacto en los reingresos hospitalarios. Conclusiones: La aplicación del plan de alta en enfermería es una de las formas para fomentar la reintegración del paciente a la sociedad, ya que nos proporciona una visión completa, rápida y veraz del estado de salud del paciente.

In 1984, there is the nursing discharge plan in the U.S. and this is included in the Medicare system, in order to reduce costs in the health system, so this quickly spread to Europe and Latin America. In Mexico there are few studies on the Nursing discharge plan, so it is necessary to evaluate the significance and impact of the implementation. material and methods: We conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive, quantitative, in a tertiary hospital. The study population consisted of nurses with bachelor’s morning shift. The survey instrument was divided into four sections (general information, preparation and content of the plan and the impact of its applicability. Results: The plan’s recommendations focus on high.

From Home To Operation (FHTO)--a new surgical admission centre: does the comprehensive initialisation of a new process harm surgery outcome?

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: FHTO - From Home To Operation is a same day admission -model developed at Finland Hyvinkää Hospital from as early as year 2000. In September 2006, a new FHTO centre was opened, through which surgical patients walk into the operation room. This article describes how an extensive FHTO process transition effects patients operation outcome. METHODS: The data was collected of all elective surgical patients between March and May in 2006 and in 2007, six months before and after the new FHTO centre was opened. Patient demographics and surgery outcome measurements were reported and analysed between the two study periods. One month postoperative follow-up was recorded. RESULTS: Overall 1206 patients were included, 592 in 2006 and 614 in 2007. Before the extensive process change in 2006 54% of patients were admitted through old limited FHTO unit, and 46% through surgical ward. Six months after FHTO centre opening in 2007 same figures were 90,5% and 9,5% respectively. The baseline statistics differed statistically in kidney failure, that increased in 2007. Two deaths were recorded during postoperative follow-up each year. CONCLUSIONS: FHTO process transition included different surgical specialities and did not have negative impact on surgery outcome. Preoperative process should be debated thoroughly in every public hospital. The preoperative process transition from preoperative hospital stay to same day admission through new centre can be accomplished without harming surgery outcome.

Admitting service and morbidity and mortality in elderly patients after hip fracture: finding a threshold for medical versus orthopedic admission.

Outcomes by admitting service of 355 consecutive patients admitted for hip fracture at an academic medical center were retrospectively studied. An adverse event occurred in 53 patients (14.9%): 10 in-hospital deaths, 37 intensive care unit transfers, and 25 deaths within 30 days. No significant difference was found between percentages of patients with adverse events admitted to a medical service versus an orthopedic service (52.8% vs 47.2%; P = .8). Criteria that determine admitting service based on medical acuity do not adequately allocate patients at risk for serious morbidity and early mortality to a medical service. Addition of American Society of Anesthesiologists grade 4 and men 85 or older to existing criteria would increase the percentage of patients with adverse events admitted to a medical service (72% vs 28%; P<.005).

Efectividad de la revaloración de ingresos de pacientes con mala situación funcional / Effectiveness of reevaluation of admission of patients with poor functional status

IntroducciónEntre los dispositivos asistenciales en los que el riesgo de ineficiencia y de iatrogenia es mayor para los ancianos se encuentran los hospitales de agudos. El término de ingreso inadecuado define aquellos ingresos cuyo objetivo podría haberse realizado ambulatoriamente o en un nivel asistencial de menor grado de cuidados. Nosotros hemos diseñado una intervención en el Servicio de Urgencias de nuestro Hospital (Hospital Universitario de Getafe, Madrid) con el objetivo de disminuir el porcentaje de ingresos inadecuados en pacientes ancianos.Material y métodoUn geriatra revaloró la indicación de ingreso en pacientes mayores de 75 años con dependencia grave establecida en cualquiera de las dos áreas por valorar (física y cognitiva/mental) y que fueran a ser ingresados en la Unidad de Agudos.ResultadosDe los 380 pacientes reevaluados, 240 fueron dados de alta en lugar de ser ingresados. Se los derivó a diferentes niveles asistenciales: 123 (51,25%) a seguimiento por la Unidad de Cuidados Comunitarios, 12 (5%) a otros hospitales de menor complejidad de cuidados (unidad de paliativos y/o unidad de cuidados continuados) y 8 (3,34%) a nuestras consultas externas. Al evitar 240 ingresos, se estima que se han evitado 1.992 estancias, lo que supone un ahorro de 619.512 euros.ConclusionesLos programas de valoración de pacientes ancianos por geriatras en el servicio de urgencias y la disponibilidad de niveles asistenciales son recursos efectivos para evitar ingresos inadecuados(AU)

IntroductionAcute care hospitals are one of the healthcare settings that pose the greatest risk of inefficiency and iatrogeny in the elderly. The term “inappropriate admission” refers to those admissions that could have been dealt with in an outpatient clinic or in a hospital with a lower level of care. We designed an intervention in the Emergency Department of our hospital (Hospital Universitario de Getafe, Madrid) with the aim of reducing the percentage of inappropriate admissions in the elderly.Material and methodA geriatrician reevaluated admissions of patients aged 75 years old and above, with established severe dependence in either of the two areas evaluated (physical and cognitive) and who were candidates for admission to the Acute Unit.ResultsOf 380 patients who were reevaluated, 240 were discharged instead of being admitted. These patients were referred to different levels of care: 123 patients (51.25%) were monitored in the Community Care Unit, 12 (5%) were referred to other hospitals with a lower level of care (Palliative Unit and/or Long Term care Unit) and 8 patients (3.34%) were sent to the outpatient clinic. By avoiding 240 admissions, an estimated 1992 stays were prevented, representing a saving of 619,512euros.ConclusionAssessment of elderly patients by geriatricians in the Emergency Department and the availability of distinct levels of care are effective resources to avoid inappropriate admissions(AU)

[Peculiarities of emergency care for ENT patients in the admission department of a multifield hospital].

A major prerequisite for efficacious emergency care to an ENT patient being admitted to the reception ward of a multifield hospital is the correct diagnosis of his (her) condition that may be either immediately life-threatening or pass into local or systemic complication of the ENT disease. Adequate assessment of the patient's condition provides a basis for the choice of correct and sufficient diagnostic and therapeutic means necessary to provide urgent care. Examples are given to illustrate the actions of a physician for the management of the most common forms of ENT pathology in emergency situations.

On the coding and reporting of race and ethnicity in New Hampshire for purposes of cancer reporting.

BACKGROUND: The objective was to investigate how data on race and ethnicity are collected by hospitals reporting to the New Hampshire State Cancer Registry (NHSCR). METHOD: NHSCR surveyed hospitals asking how information on race and ethnicity were collected. A review of relevant legal mandates and national guidelines was undertaken. RESULTS: Many hospitals lack policies on collection, computer systems fail to support national guidelines, and staff rely on visual inspection. CONCLUSIONS: Hospital staffs are not now culturally equipped to collect race and ethnicity in a meaningful way. The numerator in cancer incidence rates is most likely not accurate and for some smaller populations very biased. A new framework is needed that takes into account the needs of the democracy.

Servicio de Admisión / Admissions Service

En este trabajo describimos el desarrollo de las actuaciones del Servicio de Admisión durante el día de los atentados terroristas, 11 de marzo de 2004. En primer lugar intentamos describir los objetivos y líneas de actuación que consideramos debíamos cubrir desde nuestro servicio. A continuación, relatamos cómo nos organizamos en grupos de trabajo a fin de intentar coordinar las actividades y sincronizarlas de la forma más efectiva posible. Asimismo, se explican las dificultades que fueron surgiendo a lo largo del día en relación con el cumplimiento de algunas de nuestras funciones. Seguidamente referimos la secuencia de las acciones que se ejecutaron desde el inicio de la jornada hasta el día en que se dio de alta la última víctima del atentado. Se concluye el trabajo con una valoración del conjunto de actuaciones que se llevaron a cabo (AU)

In the present article we describe the activity of the admissions service on the day of the terrorist attacks, 11 March, 2004. Firstly, we try to describe the objectives and lines of intervention that we believe should be covered by our service. Subsequently, we describe how we organized ourselves into teams in order to organize and synchronize activities as effectively as possible. The difficulties that arose during the course of the day in performing some our functions are discussed. Next, we report the sequence of interventions that were carried out from the morning of 11 March until the last victim of the terrorist attack was discharged. The article concludes with an overall evaluation of the activity performed (AU)

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Evaluación del uso hospitalario según el aep (protocolo de evaluación de la adecuación) en un servicio de cirugía general / Evaluation of hospital utilization in a general surgery department according to the AEP (appropriateness evaluation protocol)

Introducción. La evaluación del uso hospitalario ha cobrado gran interés por su posible utilidad a la hora de reducir el gasto sanitario sin disminuir la calidad de la asistencia. Una de las aproximaciones más usadas cuando se revisa el uso hospitalario es el estudio retrospectivo de las historias clínicas con instrumentos objetivos como el protocolo de evaluación de la adecuación (AEP). Este trabajo trata de estudiar mediante dicho método la adecuación de los ingresos y días de estancia de los pacientes ingresados en un servicio de cirugía general durante un mes, así como las principales causas de inadecuación. Pacientes y métodos. Se calcularon dos muestras, una de ingresos y otra de estancias a estudiar, ambas para una precisión del 7 por ciento y un error alfa del 5 por ciento. La muestra de ingresos fue de 66 pacientes y la de estancias de 125. En ambas la selección se llevó a cabo de manera aleatoria. Resultados. Se estudiaron 66 ingresos, 29 programados y 37 urgentes. La adecuación de la admisión en los ingresos programados fue del 72,4 por ciento, mientras que la adecuación en la oportunidad del ingreso fue del 86,2 por ciento. El 97,3 por ciento de los ingresos urgentes fueron adecuados, siendo la principal causa de inadecuación que las pruebas se podrían haber realizado de manera ambulatoria. La estancia media del conjunto de pacientes estudiados fue de 7,9 días (DE = 5,8). El 50 por ciento de los pacientes tuvieron una estancia igual o inferior a 6 días. De las 125 estancias estudiadas, resultaron adecuadas 90 (72 por ciento) e inadecuadas 35 (28 por ciento). La causa más frecuente de inadecuación de la estancia fue que el paciente estuviera pendiente de resultados de pruebas diagnósticas o terapéuticas, seguida de la permanencia hospitalaria del paciente cuando éste ya no recibía o requería los servicios de un centro de agudos y de la inexistencia de un plan de diagnóstico y/o tratamiento. Conclusiones. El AEP (protocolo de la evaluación de la adecuación) es un sistema válido a la hora de valorar el uso hospitalario. De entre los resultados del estudio que hemos realizado destacan la mayor adecuación de ingresos urgentes respecto a los programados y la significación que existió entre la mayor inadecuación en la estancia prequirúrgica respecto a la posquirúrgica (AU)

Patient fingerprinting speeds up registration, cuts medical records backlog, mistakes.

La Porte (IN) Hospital is using cool new fingerprint scanners in its patient registration areas to speed up sign-in for patients and reduce backlogs of duplicate medical records. Once the hospital stores an electronic copy of a patient's fingerprint on file, future admissions take as little as a minute. The hospital was the first in the country to employ the potentially money-saving technology, and it's drawing lots of interest.

Hospital's aggressive screening efforts save money in long run.

A Toronto hospital is winning the battle against VRE and MRSA, two potentially dangerous hospital bacteria, with an infection control program that involves aggressive screening of every patient who walks in the door. Learn how their bold efforts can be employed at your organization before these infections spread out of control. Plus, here's the hospital's official screening protocol.