Availability of diagnostic tests drive success in hospitalist-run short-stay units

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 12:21 in Health & Medicine

The most important factors for a successful stay in hospital short-stay units (SSUs) are the types of diagnostic tests performed and whether or not specialty consultations are needed. When hospitalists staff these units, they can ensure that only patients who need readily accessible services are admitted. These are the findings of a study published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.

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