Organizing an Effective Obstetric/Gynecologic Hospitalist Program.
The thoughtful development and implementation of a comprehensive obstetric/gynecologic (OB/GYN) hospitalist program can result in a cost-effective practice model that provides increased value through a wide variety of services. The continuous on-site availability of an OB/GYN specialist affords many benefits to patients, hospitals, and practicing physicians. A well-implemented and effective OB/GYN hospitalist program will be associated with many different service line improvements for hospitals. Such programs increase patient safety, promote risk reduction, and improve clinical outcomes, while enriching the quality of life of obstetricians and gynecologists.
Ob Hospitalist Group, Inc, 10 Centimeters Drive, Mauldin, SC 29662, USA. Electronic address: cswain@obhg.com.
Christopher
C
Swain
Ob Hospitalist Group, Inc, 10 Centimeters Drive, Mauldin, SC 29662, USA.
Mark
M
Simon
Ob Hospitalist Group, Ob Hospitalist, North Austin Medical Center, 12221 North Mo-Pac Expressway, Austin, TX 78758, USA.
Brian
B
Monks
D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D020445:Hospitalists / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009775:Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D061214:Patient Safety / Q000592:standards*; D010819:Physician's Role; D011247:Pregnancy; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States
Clinical support; Hospitalist programs; Obstetric emergencies; Obstetric-gynecologic hospitalist; Patient safety