Abstract
Purpose/Objective: To explore hospitalist documentation of risk stratification, viral testing, and goal length of stay (LOS) following the implementation of an inpatient guideline for infants ≤ 60 days with fever without an obvious source. Design/Methods: A guideline (see figure 1) for febrile infants highlighting the importance of risk stratification, scenarios for viral testing and a new goal LOS (24 or 36 hours vs. previous 48 hours) was implemented at a tertiary children’s hospital July 2015 using robust quality improvement methodology. Patients …
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