ACEP Now

OCTOBER 13, 2023

An official reason for the closure was not immediately available from the hospital administration, but residents there said they were told the surprise move was likely because of financial reasons. “We We fear that this decision will negatively impact patient safety and quality of care.”

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Patient Safety Emergency Department Administration EMS 132

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 29, 2023

The quality of patient care can be determined by the working relationship, and incivility negatively affects these professional partnerships, regardless of the craft group. An effective interprofessional partnership is pivotal to patient safety. Internet] 2007; 505:1181–1197. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration.

Leadership 98

Leadership Patient Safety Academics Research 98

ACEP Now

AUGUST 1, 2023

This is an important opportunity for board certified emergency physicians to secure those positions today, impressing upon hospital administrations the essential benefits to the patients, the medical staff, and the hospital itself uniquely enabled by board certified emergency physicians. We must always work against a balance.

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Emergency Department EMS Critical Access Hospitals 98

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Are you now forced into attempting a rapid sequence intubation (RSI), knowing the risks for this physiologically difficult patient? No intrinsic analgesic properties, necessitating analgesic administration and increasing the risk of respiratory depression, hypotension, and bradycardia. Case Resolution: The patient was placed on NIPPV.

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Emergency Department Soft Tissue Injuries Airway Management Operations 92

EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

Nachi: With the staff notified and the patient searched, the patient should be placed in a room without potentially dangerous items, like tubing or needles. Jeff: Speaking of safety, you will definitely want to engage in safety planning with the patient. Jeff: As always, the team approach is preferred.

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