EMDocs

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

3 Increasing Strikes and Unions Labor actions in healthcare can disrupt normal hospital operations, potentially impacting costs and threatening patient quality of care. 2008 Dec 1;67(11):1784-8. Despite a plateau in overall union membership of around 10% in 2023 1 , major labor actions shook the U.S. 2015 Nov 25;351.

Hospitals 76

Hospitals Research Patient Safety Wellness 76

EMDocs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Under standard operating protocols, residual contrast materials are usually wasted, according to current CDC and JC standards. Protocols could establish strategies for mitigating patient safety concerns during shortages, including close monitoring and follow-up of patients who receive alternative imaging studies.

Radiology 73

Radiology Radiology Emergency Department Hospitals 73

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

DECEMBER 18, 2014

10 Commandments of Risk Management (Camp Operations) THE "20 Commandments" of EMTALA Ten Commandments For Malpractice Depositions The Top Ten Ways to Ensure Frustration, Miscommunication, and Poor Patient Care the Next Time You Provide (or Request) a Consult [N.B. Higginson, I., Belsham, P.,

Mass Casualty Incidents 40

Mass Casualty Incidents Burns Urgent Care Pediatrics 40

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

From the 80’s to 2008, the worldwide prevalence of obesity nearly doubled! Nachi: Unfortunately this procedure is associated with a relatively high re-operation rate – one study found 20% of patients required removal or revision. Jeff: Even more shockingly, some series showed a 52% repeat operation rate. million adults!!

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40