Pittsburgh Surgical Outcomes Research Center
Transforming the conduct of clinical research

Readmission Reduction QI Project:

This is a Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery (MIBGS) division project focusing on  preventable readmissions, especially admissions from the emergency department for intolerance to food and liquids and dehydration. A Power Plan was developed based on a similar project for OB patients experiencing hyperemesis. The goal is to attempt adequate hydration, nausea and pain treatment, and diagnostic evaluation in the ER before considering admission.

Research Faculty

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