MICU Quality Rounds Update – New format starting on Monday, October 6

In an effort to improve the quality of care across all of our ICU pods, we have been performing a trial of multi-disciplinary “Quality Rounds.”  Based upon the most recent feedback from all the caregiver disciplines, efficiency of quality rounds has been a concern. At the most recent ICU collaborative meeting, we decided to modify […]

MICU Quality Rounds – Starting Tuesday September 2

In an effort to improve the quality of care across all of our ICU pods, we have been performing a trial of multi-disciplinary “Quality Rounds” across all of our ICUs over the last two months.  The feedback has been uniformly positive.  Among other things, foleys are being removed, central lines are being addressed, and a […]

New Web site look

As you can see, the hfhpulm site is changed in look. However, all of the links (to your left) are the same. The calendar is now a link to the left. Similar to the previous site, Login to the pulm server is up at the top menu. Log in for access to ICU functions (MPMs, […]

Observation Unit Pathway criteria for COPD exacerbation

Patients with mild to moderate acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive lung disease (AECOPD) may be safely and efficiently managed in the Observation Unit (OU) for additional monitoring and treatment to determine whether they need further care in the inpatient setting or if they can be discharged. This policy defines the proper selection and care of […]