Guiding principles for pediatric hospitalist programs

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.

Published by Pediatrics, 2005. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.

doi.org/10.1542/peds.2005-0081