Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Rosenberg 2011, Yamamoto 2009] Not as accurate in obese children (physicians were better at estimating). Good correlation to bed scale weight in trauma patients (Pearson coefficient 0.86), but there was some error in the highest weight category. Prehosp Emerg Care. Patient safety in the pediatric emergency care setting.

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Pediatrics Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Wellness 269

ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Physicians, nurses, and staff in emergency departments (EDs) across the country have encountered workplace violence for years. 1,2 In a 2018 study by ACEP, nearly half of emergency physicians polled reported a physical assault while at work. J Emerg Nurs. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. J Emerg Nurs.

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Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Psychiatric Best Practices 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In the UK, as in most developed countries, more patients are presenting to Emergency Departments (EDs) with minor illnesses or injuries. Critically unwell or injured patients are prioritised, whereas those who are felt to be less unwell wait longer for clinical review. A 2011-2012 Australian study by Blake et al.

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Emergency Department Research Hospitals Pediatrics 89

EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

12 How do we address these disparities in the emergency department? As providers, we must advocate for systemic and individual changes to improve care for NELP patients. Improving patient safety systems for patients with limited English proficiency: a guide for hospitals. February 2011. 45:446-458.

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Documentation/Coding Emergency Department Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices 80

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. Bad manners in the Emergency Department: Incivility among doctors.

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Leadership Patient Safety Academics Research 98

EMDocs

JUNE 13, 2024

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. A record that the patient acknowledged receipt of discharge instructions is a valuable defense. EM, April 2011. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here. Vashi A, Rhodes K.

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Documentation/Coding Patient Safety Emergency Department Hospitals 76

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 17, 2024

Introduction: Civility Matters Healthcare environments, particularly emergency departments, are characterised by high levels of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity ( VUCA ). staff wellbeing/turnover and patient safety) can boost engagement. 2011 Apr 1;78(2):202-9. How do you manage this situation?

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