Residents support the use of FCRs.Training for inpatient attending physicians should include facilitation of FCRs. Concerns about efficiency and didactic teaching should be considered when implementing FCRs.

A hospitalist comanagement program can significantly affect the care of medically complex children undergoing spinal fusion surgery. Initial program costs may increase.

Spanish speakers report higher satisfaction with face-to-face interpreters during FCR, including in-person and video, compared with telephonic interpreters. Video interpretation via iPad during FCR may be a valuable and accessible approach to improve communication in the care of hospitalized children.