Hospitalist

Benefits of a Hospitalist Program

Hospitalists keep a close eye on you. They work in the hospital and will see you more than once a day, if needed. In case of an emergency, the Hospitalist is never very far away. Hospitalists are likely to be more available to answer your family’s questions when it is convenient for your family because they do not have responsibilities for an office practice. In addition, since Hospitalists are in the hospital most of the day, they are able to spend more time talking to you and your family about your care.

What is Hospital Medicine?

Hospital medicine: A medical specialty dedicated to the delivery of comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients. Practitioners of hospital medicine include physicians (“hospitalists”) and Advanced Practice Practitioners who engage in clinical care, teaching, research, or leadership in the field of general hospital medicine. In addition to their core expertise managing the clinical problems of acutely ill, hospitalized patients, hospital medicine practitioners work to enhance the performance of hospitals and healthcare systems by:

Prompt and complete attention to all patient care needs including diagnosis, treatment, and the performance of medical procedures (within their scope of practice).
Employing quality and process improvement techniques
Collaboration, communication, and coordination with all physicians and healthcare
Personnel caring for hospitalized patients
Safe transitioning of patient care within the hospital, and from the hospital to the Community, which may include oversight of care in post-acute care facilities.
Efficient use of hospital and healthcare resources

Hospitalists are one of the most rapidly growing forms of medical care in the United States.

For more information on Hospitalists, visit the website of The Society of Hospital Medicine at www.hospitalmedicine.org

Questions or Concerns: 740.393.9947

HOSPITALIST BILLING:

Knox Community Hospital
1330 Coshocton Avenue
Mount Vernon, OH 43050

740.393.5564

We [dot] Care [at] KCH [dot] org

Additional Resources

Department of Primary Care

The Society of Hospital Medicine

When will I see a Hospitalist?

Knox Community Hospital hospitalists make daily patient visits between 7 am and 7 pm and remain on-call throughout the night for emergency admissions. There is always a hospitalist in the building 24-hours a day. Patient visits are scheduled throughout the day ensuring that those with the most urgent medical needs are seen first.
Your hospitalist will be available to answer questions and discuss your care with you or your family at these times. Our team will always strive to provide timely communication and excellent customer service.

How will My Family (Primary Care) Doctor Know the Outcome of My Care?

A copy of your records will be sent to your doctor’s office upon discharge. If you do not have a primary care physician, we will work with you to find one that meets your needs.

Program Developed to Meet the Needs of Primary Care Physicians in the Community

As more physicians join the program, hospitalized patients can rest assured that they are receiving the very best care during their stay. Across the country, a Hospital Medicine program is an important tool in the recruitment process for new physicians. As Knox Community Hospital seeks to find new physicians to serve our community, we must offer the most up to date opportunities possible.

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