Improved continuity of care among hospitalists was associated with reductions in length of stay and lower health care costs.
These benefits were realized without substantially affecting readmission rates.
The staffing model can be achieved by reorganizing existing hospitalists and may not require the hiring of additional personnel.
The CICLE staffing model is a viable option for hospitalist groups that are aiming to diminish resource use and improve quality of care.
2012-04-03
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Division of Hospital Medicine, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA. schand12 [at] jhmi.edu
Mayo Clin Proc. 2012 Apr;87(4):364-71
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