Overcrowded Hospitals - Which Patients are Most at Risk & How Hospitalists Can Help?

When hallways become waiting rooms, which patients face the greatest risk? In this interactive, case-based session, hospitalists and ED physicians compare viewpoints on overcrowding and boarding, analyze high-risk cohorts, and practice communication that defuses conflict. You’ll discuss real cases, understand best-practice handoffs, and design shared steps that foster safer care and stimulate lasting, team-based solutions.

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Availability

On-Demand

Expires on Apr 30, 2027

Cost

Member: $0.00

Non-Member: $55.00

Credit Offered

0.75 CME Credit

0.75 ABIM-MOC Point

0.75 Participation Credit

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Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, learners should be able to:

Understand best-practices involving communications between ED and Hospitalist physicians in the acute care of patients specifically in cases of boarding.
Understand the different viewpoints of ED and Hospitalist physicians in the causes and solutions related to overcrowding.
Foster collaborative relationships between specialties with the goal of placing the patient at the center of care, especially those at higher risk as a result of overcrowding/boarding.

Faculty

Andrew PfefferMichael Pfeffer

Faculty Disclosures
The individuals in control of content for this activity have no relevant relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies to disclose unless listed here. Any relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of this activity.

Accreditation Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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