Published online April 1, 2005
PEDIATRICS Vol. 115 No. 4 April 2005, pp. 1101-1102 (doi:10.1542/peds.2005-0081)
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POLICY STATEMENT

Guiding Principles for Pediatric Hospitalist Programs

Section on Hospital Medicine

Pediatric hospitalist programs have become increasingly popular recently, emulating the growth and success of adult hospitalist programs. This statement provides an overview of hospitalist programs, factors influencing their growth, and their expected benefits. Six guiding principles for the establishment of pediatric hospitalist programs are identified in this statement concerning voluntary referrals; local design; minimum physician-training requirements; arrangement for appropriate follow-up; communication among primary care physicians, subspecialists, and hospitalists; and data collection and outcome measurements.

Key Words: hospital medicine • hospitalist • inpatient care




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