Abstract: BACKGROUND: Hospitalists working outside the Veterans Affairs (VA) system frequently will serve Veterans receiving care for acute conditions and/or awaiting transfer to …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality that disproportionately affects rural residents and Veterans. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate …
Abstract: Background: Veterans Health Administration (VHA) enrollees may use community hospitals for inpatient care and sometimes require transfer to larger community or VHA …
Abstract: In the 1990s, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) underwent a significant transformation to improve care quality, accessibility, and patient-centeredness. With …
Abstract: Introduction: Few rural hospital medicine programs include workforce development training that provides social and professional support for interdisciplinary teams. Even …
Abstract: Inappropriate patient sexual behaviors (IPSBs) can negatively impact work performance, job satisfaction, and the psychological well-being of clinicians and staff. …