The success of our hospitalist program hinges on the communication systems between our hospitalists and outpatient physicians and our hospitalists and all of the hospital departments caring for our patients. Continuity of care can only be achieved through that communication during the patient's stay.

To succeed in providing high quality care as cost-effectively as possible, our hospitalist program is centered on communication. From the time a patient is admitted, our hospitalist is working closely with case management and social service, while continuing to report back to the patient's Primary Care Physician. Due to the hopitalist's all-day presence, he can respond to emergencies faster, review tests and monitor changes in a patient's condition in real time. Any significant changes are communicated back to the PCP via phone or fax. This availability, coupled with the hospitalist's knowlege of sub-specialties, surgical consultants, discharge planners, clery and others crucial to the inner workings of the hospital, enable the smoothest hospital stay for patients - one where they are promptly care for by fully licensed and certified physicians whose sole job is to insure the best possible inpatient experience.