Valerie Vaughn

Hospitalist Researcher @UofUinternalMed, @hms_mi studying: discharge antibiotic use, how MDs make decisions, Dx& pt safety; Deputy Editor @tjcjqps ⛷️🗻🦮🏃🏼‍♀️

[Valerie Vaughn @ValerieVaughnMD]

🔥🔥🔥 Save this @JAMA_current article to share w/learners! Everything you need to know about community-acquired pneumonia in one spot! So much fun to write with @flandersumich @robertpdickson @JennHorow
https://t.co/8UjVthfgYI

[Valerie Vaughn @ValerieVaughnMD]

Heading to #IDWeek2026? Join us Oct. 21, 8 AM–noon, for Diagnostic Stewardship 2.0—an interactive precourse featuring a biomarker debate, advanced-diagnostics panel, lab insights, expert Q&A, and AI. Register: https://t.co/xDkp4cq55D #DiagnosticStewardship @dr_dmorgan @SHEA_Epi

[Valerie Vaughn @ValerieVaughnMD]

So proud of our team. This collaboration with IMPACT and HOMERuN using EHR-embedded Pragmatic Clinical Trials is going to transform how we care for patients experiencing alcohol withdrawal.

https://t.co/CjrmPIFqbS

[Valerie Vaughn @ValerieVaughnMD]

Our work just published in @ASHE_Journal on our new DOOR endpoint for adult CAP -- we found patients and their doctors ranked outcomes differently https://t.co/u4fz6BwgJa

[Dan Morgan @dr_dmorgan]

For #IDWeek2025 we're excited to present the course on diagnostic stewardship and excellence

Oct 18th from 1-5 pm.

@ValerieVaughnMD @IDSAInfo @Drjzpharmd

Great speakers and a lot of quality information around diagnostic stewardship for cultures and molecular tests!

[Valerie Vaughn @ValerieVaughnMD]

UQuAL and IMPACT representing @UUtah DOIM Inaugural Research Symposium!

[Valerie Vaughn @ValerieVaughnMD]

Exciting new project by @PCORI --follow as we create a growing community of people interested in helping those with substance use disorder experience better care transitions!

[CONNECT Project @_CONNECTproject]

CONNECT (Community Network to Navigate and Enhance Care Transitions) is excited to kick off our project on improving care transitions for people with substance use problems. Follow us here for updates and ways to get involved!

#CONNECTProject #CommunityEngagedResearch

[CONNECT Project @_CONNECTproject]

Did you know 1 in 4 people with opioid use disorder were hospitalized in the past year?

These are often missed chances to connect people to care.

CONNECT is committed to a person-centered and effective way to improve linkage to treatment after a hospital or ER visit.

#research

[CONNECT Project @_CONNECTproject]

Big changes are coming to Medicaid and could reshape access

📄https://t.co/fWeDfiUGho

💡How might these changes impact people in care transitions or communities we work with?

📢We’d love to hear your thoughts!

[University of Utah Department of Internal Medicine @UofUInternalMed]

Our annual leadership retreat brings together leaders from across our department to connect, plan, and support the work that keeps our department growing and moving forward. Thank you to everyone who joined and participated! 💫 #internalmedicine #universityofutah

[Michigan HMS @HMS_MI]

🔥Hot off the press!🔥

Target Trial Emulation of Empiric Antibiotics 💊 on Clinical Outcomes in Moderately Immunocompromised Patients Hospitalized 🏥 with Pneumonia🫁

Link to article⬇️

https://t.co/F57WLvMgIg

[Infectious Disease News @InfectDisNews]

🏥 The #pneumonia treatment outcomes that are less desirable by patients may not align with what clinicians believe, and could be a matter of patient expectations, according to data presented by Eli Finer, MD, and @ValerieVaughnMD at #SHEASpring2025.

https://t.co/sDlcT1DYvn

[Valerie Vaughn @ValerieVaughnMD]

🚨 A recent congressional letter to Secretary Kennedy expresses deep concerns about potential HHS reorg plans that could affect AHRQ. Contact your congressional reps to ensure that any AHRQ reforms involve Congress and stakeholders. #SupportAHRQ https://t.co/7acD7xDtNn

[Open Forum Infectious Diseases @OFIDJournal]

National Trends in Antibiotic Prescribing for Adults Hospitalized with COVID-19 and Other Viral Respiratory Infections

✅ Just Accepted
✍️ @drmichaelpulia
🔗 https://t.co/6TZGkUn0xk

[Valerie Vaughn @ValerieVaughnMD]

Being stuck at Alta ain't the worse thing to be. Thanks for all the hard work keeping us safe!

[UDOT Cottonwood Canyons @UDOTcottonwoods]

🚧 Road Closure Update 🚧
👋 SR-210 CLOSED: @UDOTAvy avalanche mitigation & road operations continues.

Slides have hit the road, crews clearing where they can.

No ETO - will update when known

[University of Utah Department of Internal Medicine @UofUInternalMed]

Congratulations to our faculty who graduated from our Leadership Immersion Program! After 2 years of mentorship & training, they’re ready for new challenges. Special thanks to Dr. Nalini Nadkarni for her inspiring talk at the dinner! Learn more: https://t.co/liFTToucT6 #leaders

[Valerie Vaughn @ValerieVaughnMD]

Joining the mob to move to Blue Sky find me @valerievaughnmd.bsky.social

[Society of Hospital Medicine @SocietyHospMed]

Our MED-TED Teaching Competition is back at #SHMConverge25! This fast-paced, spirited teaching competition will feature eight junior hospitalists sharing their best 8-minute presentations on a topic of their choosing. 👩‍🏫

Submit your application today!
https://t.co/44BUEeHXNm

[CDC Antimicrobial Resistance @CDC_AR]

A6 (1/2) Check out this JAMA article on the INSPIRE Pneumonia Trial to learn about efforts to improve antibiotic selection for patients hospitalized with pneumonia. #FightAR #USAAW24 #BeAntibioticsAware
https://t.co/gtAyax95Z4

[Journal of Hospital Medicine @JHospMedicine]

🤔🩺 Treatment of Community Acquired Pneumonia isn’t one-size-fits-all - this editorial breaks down corticosteroid use in CAP treatment.

🔗:https://t.co/eT1TnBqJxJ
✍️:@CiarkowskiMD @ValerieVaughnMD @UofUInternalMed
🖼️:#VisualAbstract by @Leah_Jones9

[Valerie Vaughn @ValerieVaughnMD]

More evidence that giving someone antibiotics for a viral infection provides not just "no benefit" but is harmful--- #stewardship
https://t.co/biHDWR6NUD