Case Study: 100-bed Rural Critical Access Hospital Transitions from PCP Inpatient Coverage to Full-Time Hospitalist Program
The Challenge
This rural facility relied on a local primary care provider who had his own busy clinic to provide their hospitalist coverage. Due to his outside commitments, he was often unavailable. We were called to establish a more solid and reliable hospitalist team.
““I’ve seen them in tough situations. In the face of pressure, they always stick to their promises. They’re highly ethical and focused. If they can’t deliver, they won’t take the job.””
The solution
We established an effective hospital medicine program by providing interim medical director leadership and recruiting four full-time hospitalists and two advanced practice providers to cover the night shifts. We recruited a locally invested, full-time medical director to continue management of the hospitalist program.
The RESULTS
Within one year, these improvements resulted in:
1.5 day
REDUCTION IN LENTH OF STAY
0.2
INCREASE IN CASE MIX INDEX
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