Jensa Morris

Director, @SmilowHospSvc; @BrighamandWomens Internal Med 2002; Mount Sinai 1999; @Princeton 1994/5. #OncHospitalist #SmilowCancer #YaleMed

[Jensa Morris @JensaMorrisMD]

In a retrospective cohort study, the hospital medicine department at MD Anderson Cancer Center examined rates and risk factors for 7-day potentially preventable readmission among solid tumor patients cared for by Hospital Medicine Service. https://t.co/tGnOvKy4Mm
@MDAndersonNews

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Interesting keynote & interview with Dr. Robert Wachter on how he anticipates AI will impact #HospitalMedicine. Having lived through the transition to EMR, I agree we should embrace & maximize the use of AI, all while understanding its limits and biases. https://t.co/ZIDU55VHin

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I'm always looking for new research that will impact our daily inpatient practices. It turns out that our relatively slow correction rate for severe hyponatremia was based on low-quality evidence. See these recent studies: https://t.co/KSW3ZobM7d #hospitalists @SmilowHospSvc

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We use gabapentinoids often as adjunctive pain management, specifically for neuropathic pain. But there's mounting evidence of harms of gabapentin & pregabalin. This reminds me to use caution with prescribing & consider deprescribing in high-risk patients. https://t.co/oSw2cdcXJE

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Patients with hip fracture who present with elevated troponin have lower mortality with expedited surgery (within 6 hours) than with standard surgery (within 24 hours). Number needed to treat to save 1 life was 8. This comes from original HIP ATTACK trial.
https://t.co/Idp3prhI9y

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More data demonstrating harm as a result of treated asymptomatic elevations in BP in the hospital. In this study, VA researchers reviewed records of 130K patients, of whom 21% received as needed BP medications: https://t.co/Sfc9XvLxj0

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@MDAndersonNews researchers reviewed 7-day readmissions in solid tumor patients, finding premature discharge followed by missed opportunities for goals of care conversations were most common reasons for potentially preventable readmissions. https://t.co/hXfFSweS0U @SmilowCancer

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For #hospitalists to perform their best & provide the best care possible, well-being can't be an afterthought or once-in-a-while focus. SHM’s Hospitalist Well-Being special interest group (SIG) is leading this vital effort to make “compassion cool again.”
https://t.co/aWvmi6C7c7

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A 2023 study shows that adverse events occur in about 1/4th of inpatient hospitalizations. Reframing medical errors from a focus on clinician to an understanding of system failure is essential to encourage reporting & prevent future errors. https://t.co/95zbi58R9k @SmilowHospSvc

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In honor of a colleague who recently spent all night washing bed linens, I'm sharing depressing info about #Norovirus: It's not eradicated by alcohol-based hand sanitizers; shedding of norovirus peaks during acute illness but persists weeks after recovery.@gandhisk @SmilowHospSvc

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Though medical errors & adverse outcomes make up the prevailing sources of medico-legal complaints, they aren’t the only sources of risk. Patient-physician relationships influence patient satisfaction and the potential for filing a complaint down the line. https://t.co/0db5Tbli2V

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The science of weather forecasting may have surprising benefits to offer in #healthcare, specifically in the #ICU, according to a new study from the Cleveland Clinic. https://t.co/po6wVc2pmB

[Jensa Morris @JensaMorrisMD]

Canadian Institute for Health Information released a report measuring preventable harmful events in #hospitals from 2023 to 2024. It highlighted events such as bed sores & medication errors that patients experienced while receiving acute care in hospital. https://t.co/zV7AJ9kufs

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#Cancer care relies on strong relationships in addition to cutting-edge treatments and clinical trials. In leading cancer programs, a sharper focus on the patient experience is needed, with an eye on long-term support in and out of the #hospital setting. https://t.co/PD7nwxI1DT

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Academic #hospitalists are in demand as health systems & data they collect grow more complex. Yale’s Adult Hospital Medicine Fellowship helps provide aspiring hospitalists with longevity in hospital medicine, focusing on clinical care & academic pursuits. https://t.co/n8XGXZXs49

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#Cancer is life-changing. But even after successful treatment, a gap remains between the #hospital & home. This spurred Caroline Hodge – once a cancer patient – to found Dimer Health, which provides 24/7 support for patients once they leave the hospital. https://t.co/Ix2d057eKe

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Many older adults who leave #hospitals for long-term treatment facilities for #cancer found themselves readmitted or with worsening outcomes once in rehab centers. Learn how Sarguni Singh, MD used the ALIGN intervention to improve cancer care outcomes.
https://t.co/LbQHuaCLpy

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Burnout is a serious issue in healthcare, impacting turnover, finances, mental health & more. Marisha Burden & her team at Univ of Colorado School of Medicine is studying remedies & alternative work structures that may have a positive effect on clinicians.
https://t.co/i0ZUaMMBXb

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With physician Justin Grischkan, Hil Moss co-founded @OncoveryCare, a virtual clinic for #cancer survivors that provides nurse practitioners, mental health professionals, and peer mentors to patients transitioning from acute cancer care to survivorship. https://t.co/NRmvneveEb

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Health literacy involves a patient’s ability to understand health info to make informed decisions about their care. Unfortunately, this can be overlooked when interacting with patients. It's the clinician’s job to ensure patients are well-informed. https://t.co/aP71BIjj5e