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Structured Interdisciplinary Rounds (SIDRs) reduced risk-adjusted length of stay (LOS) without impacting readmissions or patient experience. These hospital rounding improvements were most beneficial for high-complexity patients needing coordinated care.

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Area of Science:

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  • Hospital Operations
  • Patient Care Coordination

Background:

  • Structured Interdisciplinary Rounds (SIDRs) are promoted to enhance communication and care coordination.
  • Few multisite studies have evaluated SIDRs' impact on hospital performance metrics compared to traditional rounding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the association of SIDRs with hospital efficiency, safety, and patient experience.
  • To compare SIDRs with traditional rounding models across multiple hospitals.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study involving 11,334 inpatient discharges across four hospitals.
  • Comparison of units using daily SIDRs versus traditional care models.
  • Analysis of length of stay (LOS), 30-day readmissions, safety outcomes, and patient experience (HCAHPS).

Main Results:

  • SIDR units demonstrated lower observed-to-expected LOS (O/E LOS) (1.35 vs 1.50).
  • Case mix index (CMI)-adjusted LOS favored SIDRs for moderate-to-high complexity patients.
  • No significant differences were observed in 30-day readmissions or patient experience scores between groups.

Conclusions:

  • SIDRs are linked to reduced risk-adjusted LOS, particularly for complex patients.
  • No significant impact on readmissions, safety events, or patient experience was found.
  • Further research should explore broader safety and process-of-care measures for a comprehensive understanding of SIDRs' effects.