Hospital Medicine | Department of Internal Medicine | UC Davis Health

Coordinated Care and Treatment

Hospital Medicine

Dedicated physicians providing around-the-clock care for complicated patient cases.

A doctor listening to a patient's heart.
Specialties

Hospital Medicine

Hospital Medicine

Hospitalists coordinate all aspects of your treatment efficiently, from admission through discharge. Our hospital medicine staff doctors and medical residents keep your primary care physician and your family members updated on your status. They work closely with residents, nurses and medical technicians, and help train medical students. Our hospitalists also coordinate with appropriate post-discharge care services, including home health, rehabilitation and home IV infusion services as needed.

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Well Rounded Care

  • Order tests and procedures as needed.
  • Monitor the progress of patients.
  • Work in shifts distributed around the clock.
  • Review test results and prescribe medications.
  • Work closely with the Emergency Department and subspecialty divisions and departments, including Cardiovascular Medicine, Hematology and Oncology, Orthopaedic Surgery and Family Medicine.
  • Perform post-acute care for patients at several Sacramento-area skilled nursing facilities.
  • Involved in Palliative and Hospice care programs.
Our Mission Statement

Providing Compassionate Care

Vision

  • Leading the way in delivering compassionate care for our patients

Mission

  • To provide compassionate, evidenced based, patient centered care, achieve excellence in research and medical education, and advance the practice of hospital medicine and quality of care in our community

Core Values

  • Patient Centered
  • Teamwork, Collegiality, and Collaboration
  • Integrity and Respect
  • Innovation and Adaptability
  • Academic Excellence
  • Community Engagement and Service
  • Continuous Improvement
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